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The Turning Tide: October 30, 1950, in the Korean War

On October 30, 1950, during the turbulent times of the Korean War, a significant event unfolded as General Douglas MacArthur, a towering figure in the U.S. military, ordered a joint force of Marines and Army personnel to cross the symbolic 38th parallel.

30.10.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)

The Storm of Fear: A Look Back at the 2002 Sniper Attacks

By Matt

October 24th, 2002, marked the end of a reign of terror that had gripped the Washington D.C. metropolitan area for nearly a month. On this day, law enforcement apprehended John Allen Muhammad (41), an Army veteran, and his accomplice John Lee Malvo (17), near Frederick, Maryland.

24.10.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)

An Unlikely Alliance: The Day Pirates and Patriots Converged

By Matt

17 October 1814 – Marines and Sailors landed on Grand Terre Island, Louisiana, to punish pirates. Pirate leader, Jean Lafitte’s activities threatened to monopolize the city’s import trade.

17.10.23 06:14 AM - Comment(s)

The Emboldened Legacy of the 8th Marines: From Activation to Valor

By Matt

The activation of the 8th Marines during the peak of World War I was a testament to the expanding might and scope of the U.S Marine Corps. Although they didn’t set foot on the battlefields of Europe during the Great War, their mettle would soon be tested in the Caribbean.

10.10.23 07:15 AM - Comment(s)

October 4, 2004: A Day of Explosions Near Iraq's Green Zone

By Matt

Insurgents unleashed a pair of powerful car bombs near the symbol of U.S. authority in Iraq, the Green Zone, where the U.S. Embassy and key government offices are located as well as hotels occupied by hundreds of foreigners.

04.10.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)

Military History

Blog categorized as Military History

The Turning Tide: October 30, 1950, in the Korean War

The Storm of Fear: A Look Back at the 2002 Sniper Attacks

An Unlikely Alliance: The Day Pirates and Patriots Converged

The Emboldened Legacy of the 8th Marines: From Activation to Valor

October 4, 2004: A Day of Explosions Near Iraq's Green Zone

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