June 14 in U.S. military history
1775: Following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress establishes the Continental Army. Ten rifle companies are
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Civil War
June 12 in U.S. military history
1775: British Gen. Thomas Gage declares that the city of Boston is under martial law until the colonists repay for
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June 6 in U.S. military history
1862: A Union flotilla decimates the Confederate fleet at Memphis, Tenn. and captures the city. Three Confederate vessels are rammed
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June 1 in U.S. military history
1779: Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold’s court martial begins in Philadelphia, but the trial is immediately postponed when Lt. Gen. Sir
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May 24 in U.S. military history
1818: Gen. (future U.S. pres.) Andrew Jackson and his expeditionary army march into Spanish-controlled Florida, easily capturing the Gulf-coastal town
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