Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a World War II battle that took place from February 19 to March 26, 1945.
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History
Battle of 73 Easting
The Battle of 73 Easting, fought on February 26, 1991, during the Gulf War, was a decisive tank battle between U.S. armored forces and Iraq's Republican Guard.
Battle of Norfolk
The Battle of Norfolk, fought on February 27, 1991, during the Gulf War, was a significant tank engagement between U.S. and U.K. armored forces and Iraq's Republican Guard in southern Iraq's Muthanna Province.
Gulf War Ceasefire Declared
The Gulf War began with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990 and ended on February 27, 1991 when President Bush announced that the coalition would cease hostilities at midnight on February 28, 1991.
First U.S. Combat Troops Arrive in Vietnam
The arrival of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade on March 8, 1965 marked the first deployment of a major U.S. ground combat unit to Vietnam.
Invasion of Iraq Begins
The Iraq War began on March 20, 2003, when the US initiated a "shock and awe" bombing campaign.
Battle of Basra 2003
The Battle of Basra was a key early battle in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, lasting from March 21 to April 6, 2003.
Battle of Baghdad
The Battle of Baghdad, fought from April 3 to 9, 2003, was a decisive Iraq War engagement that toppled Saddam Hussein's regime.
Battle of Fallujah (First)
The First Battle of Fallujah, also called Operation Valiant Resolve, began on April 3, 2004.
Fall of Baghdad
On April 9, 2003, Iraqi civilians and U.S. Marines toppled Saddam Hussein's statue in Baghdad, symbolizing the regime's fall.
Fall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War.
Osama bin Laden Killed
U.S. Navy SEALs raid a compound in Pakistan and kill al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011, marking a significant moment in the broader War on Terror.
