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The Battle of Khe Sanh, January 21 – April 8, 1968
WCAG HeadingEditor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNabWCAG Heading Khe Sanh combat base, built on…
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The Battle of Hue, January 30 – March 3, 1969
WCAG HeadingEditor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab As part of the Tet Offensive of…
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Operation Market Garden: Arnham, September 17–21, 1944
WCAG HeadingEditor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab On 17 September 1944, the Anglo-Canadian 21st…
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The Battle of Kettle Hill, July 1, 1898
WCAG HeadingEditor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab The San Juan Ridge (Kettle Hill) was…
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Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898
WCAG HeadingEditor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab The Battle of Manila Bay took place…
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The Battle of Gettysburg, 1–3 July 1863
WCAG HeadingEditor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab On 30 June, Meade advised MGen John…
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The Battle of Shiloh, 6–7 April 1862
Wcag Heading Editor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab Wcag Heading Just 2km south-west of…
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The Battle of Little Bighorn, 25–26 June 1876
WCAG HeadingEditor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab Little Bighorn, more than a third of…
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The Battle of Buena Vista, February 22-23, 1847
Wcag Heading Editor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab Wcag Heading American Battles and Campaigns…
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The Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836
Wcag Heading Editor: Michael Spilling and Consultant Editor: Chris McNab Wcag Heading American Battles and Campaigns…
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