Tag: war

  • Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

    Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.

  • Spanish Civil War

    Spanish Civil War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 17, 1936, the Spanish Civil War began.

  • Polk Asks For Declaration of War

    Polk Asks For Declaration of War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 11, 1846, President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.

  • Wilson Asks For Declaration of War

    Wilson Asks For Declaration of War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson requested a declaration of war against Germany.

  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 22, 1905, Bloody Sunday.