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A Series of Unfortunate Events – Seven Military Disasters That Took Place on Friday the 13th
https://t.co/KXs55UkTsV

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Mongols vs Mamelukes at Ayn Jalut — The Most Important Battle You’ve Never Heard Of https://t.co/sYK3mGCqCA

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The Plains of Abraham and the War of Independence — How the Famous 1759 Battle Set the Stage for the American Revolution
https://t.co/i4fckH3zRB

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On this day in 1810, Sweden declares war on Great Britain. Reluctantly forced into it by Napoleon, Stockholm takes absolutely no military action against the United Kingdom.

(Here's a pic from the era of Swedes not fighting anyone)

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On this day in 1861, the United States risks war with Great Britain as a boarding party from an American warship removes Confederate diplomats from the Royal Mail Ship Trent. London responds by sending troops to Canada. For more, click: https://t.co/onhPjWUgDE

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On this day in 1911, an Italian pilot named Giulio Gavotti drops four grenades from an Etrich Taube monoplane onto Ottoman positions in Libya. It's history's first air strike. No casualties are inflicted.

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On this day in 1904, warships from Russia's Baltic Fleet en route to the Far East mistake British fishing trawlers in the North Sea for Japanese torpedo boats and open fire. Britain comes close to declaring war over what becomes known as the Dogger Bank Incident.

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On this day in 1864, Confederate raiders riding out of Canada rob a bank in St. Albans, Vermont. It's the northernmost land action of the Civil War.

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On this day in 732, the Frankish warlord Charles Martel turns back a Muslim army at the Battle of Tours.

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On this day in 1780, Patriot troops defeat an army of Tory militia at the Battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina. It's believed to be the largest engagement of the Revolution fought entirely by American forces.

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