Historical Events tagged with "armies"

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Military & Warfare

Army of the Northwest Defeats British Forces

October 5th, 1813 211 years ago

The Army of the Northwest achieved a significant victory against a combined British and Native Canadian force threatening Detroit. Commanded by Major General William Henry Harrison, the American troops engaged in fierce combat near the Thames River in Ontario. The defeat of the British strengthened American control in the region, halting their advance towards Detroit and assisting in the broader campaign of the War of 1812.

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Military & Warfare

Decisive Clashes at the Battle of Höchst

June 20th, 1622 402 years ago

The Battle of Höchst involved forces of the Catholic League and the Protestant Union, occurring near Höchst in Germany. Led by Count Johann Tilly, the Catholic forces aimed to secure the region against Protestant control. On this fateful day, Tilly's forces engaged in fierce combat with the troops led by the general of the Union, Ernst von Mansfeld. The battle resulted in a significant Catholic victory, reinforcing the Catholic League's dominance in the ongoing conflict of the Thirty Years' War.

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