Project Valor

On this Day in History

Blog tagged as On this Day in History

The Surrender Aboard USS Missouri: The End of World War II

The Surrender Aboard USS Missouri: The End of World War II

By Matt

On September 2, 1945, Japanese representatives signed the official Instrument of Surrender, prepared by the War Department and approved by President Harry S. Truman. It set out in eight short paragraphs the complete capitulation of Japan.
01.09.23 06:23 AM - Comment(s)
Read more
The Battle of Tal Afar: An In-Depth Look at the Military Offensive of September 2005

The Battle of Tal Afar: An In-Depth Look at the Military Offensive of September 2005

By Matt

The Battle of Tal Afar was a military offensive conducted by the United States Army and supported by Iraqi forces, against Al Qaeda insurgents in the city of Tal Afar, Iraq in response to the growing increase of insurgent attacks against U.S. and Iraqi positions in the area.
31.08.23 11:31 PM - Comment(s)
Read more
The Precipice of War: A Detailed Look at Germany's Invasion of Poland in 1939

The Precipice of War: A Detailed Look at Germany's Invasion of Poland in 1939

By Matt

At noon on August 31st, 1939, despite threats of British and French intervention, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler signs an order to attack Poland, and German forces move to the frontier.
31.08.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)
Read more
Operation Mountain Viper: A Lesson in Joint Military Operations

Operation Mountain Viper: A Lesson in Joint Military Operations

By Matt

In Operation Mountain Viper, the United States Army and the Afghan National Army (nearly 1000 in number) worked together into early September 2003, to uncover hundreds of suspected Taliban rebels dug into the mountains of Daychopan district, Zabul province, Afghanistan.
30.08.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)
Read more
Celebrating the Marine Corps Reserves: A Brief Overview

Celebrating the Marine Corps Reserves: A Brief Overview

By Matt

Introduction

On August 29, 1916, a significant milestone in military history was marked with the birth of the Marine Corps Reserves. As we celebrate the birthday of this vital branch of service, let's delve into its role, structure, and contributions to the United States Marine Corps.

The Largest Comm...

29.08.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)
Read more
Previous Next
Subscribe to RSS Feed

Categories

Tags