August 15 in U.S. military history
1934: The Marines depart Haiti, ending the United States’ 19-year occupation of the Caribbean island. 1942: U.S. Navy destroyers finally
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World War II
August 14 in U.S. military history
1900: After fighting their way 80 miles from the port of Tientsin, an eight-nation relief force (the United States, Japan,
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August 11 in U.S. military history
1945: While American planes continue hammering Japanese targets, Secretary of State James Byrnes rejects the Japanese War Council’s surrender terms,
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August 10 in U.S. military history
1861: (Featured image) Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin McCulloch and Maj. Gen. Sterling Price’s Missouri State Guard clash
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August 8 in U.S. military history
1863: Following his defeat at Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sends a letter of resignation to Confederate president Jefferson Davis.
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