Today in Military History:
February 22

Born on this day:
 1732George Washington, President (1789-1796)
Events of Military significance on this day:
 1495Charles VIII of France captured Naples, only to lose it later that same year.
 1847Battle of Buena Vista. Zachory Taylor's Americans defeated Santa Anna's forces.
 1849Battle of Gujerat. Two hour artillery pounding causes Sikhs to break and run.

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