Today in Military History:
April 11

Events of Military significance on this day:
 1512Battle of Ravenna, One of the bloodiest battles in the 16th century. Louis XII of France won the battle but collected new enemies in the form of the Austrians and the Swiss.
 1814Napoleon accepts exile on Elba.
 1859Battle of Tacubaya. Federales defeat rebels in yet another Mexican uprising.
 1951President Truman relieves MacArthur in Korea. Ridgeway became supreme commander.
 1994Airstrikes Against Serbians are first ever NATO offensive against ground troops.


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