October 4 in U.S. military history
1777: A week after losing Philadelphia to the British, Gen. George Washington decides to surprise Gen. Sir William Howe’s force
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June 25 in U.S. military history
1864: Fighting at Petersburg (Va.) has reached a stalemate and Lt. Col. Henry Pleasants comes up with an idea. Soldiers
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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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[This Day in Military History is published daily at OpsLens.com] 1775: Paul Revere and William Dawes begin their famous “midnight
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