| 1743 | Battle of Dettingen. Last occasion when a British sovereign personally led troops in the field. |
| 1795 | British land French emigrés on Quiberon Peninsula in failed attempt to overturn the French Revolution. |
| 1866 | Battle of Nachod. Prussian victory over the Austrians during the Seven Weeks' War. |
| 1942 | Battle of Minqar Qaim. Encircled New Zealanders managed to break out of trap laid by 21st Panzer division. |