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What Happened During Operation Sutton in the Falklands War?
On 21 May 1982 British troops stormed ashore at San Carlos Water in the Falklands, seizing the beachhead that began the land campaign to win back the islands.
How Did the US Win the Battle of 73 Easting in Just 23 Minutes?
On 26 February 1991, US M1A1 Abrams tanks destroyed a large Iraqi Republican Guard force in a 23-minute tank battle during the Gulf War.
Why Was the St. Nazaire Raid Called the Greatest Raid of All?
British commandos successfully destroyed a German dry dock by crashing an explosive-packed ship into it during a bold 1942 raid.
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What Happened at the Battle of Wanat?
The Battle of Wanat was a fierce fight in 2008 where US soldiers defended an unfinished base in the mountains of Afghanistan against a large enemy attack.
What Happened During the Sinking of the ARA General Belgrano?
Discover how a British submarine sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano, resulting in a major turning point in the 1982 Falklands War.
What Happened at the Battle of Pork Chop Hill?
Pork Chop Hill was a brutal and costly battle fought for a piece of land that held little tactical value during the final months of the Korean War.
What Happened to HMS Glasgow During the Falklands War?
Discover the incredible story of a British warship that survived a direct hit from a bomb that failed to explode during the Falklands War.
What Happened During Operation Paraquet?
Operation Paraquet was the successful British mission to recapture South Georgia island from Argentine forces in 1982.
What Happened During the 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 Crash?
In 1968, a U.S. bomber carrying nuclear weapons crashed in Greenland, leading to a complex cleanup of radioactive material on the arctic ice.
Did a British Prince Fight in the Falklands War?
Prince Andrew was a helicopter pilot for the British Royal Navy during the 1982 Falklands War, serving on the HMS Invincible.
What Happened at the Battle of Khafji?
In 1991, Iraqi forces tried to invade Saudi Arabia at the city of Khafji, but a coalition of allied forces quickly pushed them back.
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