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Battle of Charenton: Conde defeats the Fronde rebels. President Lincoln poses for a photograph, with is later used for the image on the $5 bill. Barracks collapses at Constantinople, c. 200 die. Singapore: Japanese effect second beachhead. Heavy fighting on Luzon. James Isham Gilbert, Brig Gen, U.S., at 60.

Malaya: Japanese begin crossing the Strait of Johore, to land on Singapore Island. Burma: Stilwell reports a major Japanese offensive is imminent. Philippines: Japanese resistance in Manila stiffens. Military coup is crushed in Upper Volta.

2020年10月1日 · There is a lot to choose from so USAMM has picked the beginning, middle and end of each month to bring you a snap shot of today in military history. January 1, 1962: Navy SEAL teams are established. Arleigh Burke, chief of naval operations, recommends in 1961 the creation of a guerrilla-style team.

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On June 14, 1775, the Continental Army, forerunner of the United States Army, was created. On this date: In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the original...