On April 27, 1805, one of the most daring and consequential events of the First Barbary War unfolded—the American-led assault on the Tripolitan city of Derna. This audacious expedition, immortalized in the Marine Corps hymn with the phrase “to the shores of Tripoli,” showcased…
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On February 9, 1943, the war in the Pacific finally turned. The Battle of Guadalcanal, a pivotal conflict in the Pacific theater of World War II, unfolded for nearly seven months before the Allies finally prevailed. It marked a turning point in the war…
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