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What Happened During Operation Sutton in the Falklands War?
On 21 May 1982 British troops stormed ashore at San Carlos Water in the Falklands, seizing the beachhead that began the land campaign to win back the islands.
How Did the US Win the Battle of 73 Easting in Just 23 Minutes?
On 26 February 1991, US M1A1 Abrams tanks destroyed a large Iraqi Republican Guard force in a 23-minute tank battle during the Gulf War.
What Happened at the Battle of Ia Drang?
One of the first major battles of the Vietnam War, fought in 1965 when US troops flew into the Ia Drang Valley by helicopter.
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What Happened at the Battle of Wanat?
The Battle of Wanat was a fierce fight in 2008 where US soldiers defended an unfinished base in the mountains of Afghanistan against a large enemy attack.
What Happened at the Third Battle of Ypres?
The Third Battle of Ypres was a famous fight in 1917 where heavy rain turned the battlefield into a deadly, deep swamp.
Why Did Japanese Soldiers Join the Viet Minh After World War II?
After losing World War II, many Japanese soldiers chose to stay in Vietnam to train and fight alongside the Viet Minh rebels.
What Happened During the Ogaden War?
The Ogaden War was a battle for land between Ethiopia and Somalia that became a big part of the Cold War.
What Happened at the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge?
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was a month-long, intense fight for a high hill in Korea that remains a symbol of the war's difficulty.
What Happened at the Battle of the Imjin River?
Discover the heroic story of the Gloucestershire Regiment at the Imjin River during the Korean War.
Why Is Castle Itter Called World War II's Strangest Battle?
An unusual battle where American soldiers, German army troops, and French prisoners teamed up to defend a castle from the SS.
What Happened to the USS Tripoli and USS Princeton During the Gulf War?
Two U.S. Navy ships hit hidden mines during the Gulf War. Both ships survived the blasts thanks to their skilled crews.
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