Today in Military History:
August 22
Events of Military significance on this day:
| | 1138 | Battle of the Standard. Invading Scots defeated by English. The banners of several saints were carried in a wagon in the midst of the English army hence the name of the battle. |
| | 1485 | Battle of Bosworth Field. Deserted by his erstwhile supporters, Richard III was defeated by The Duke of Richmond (Henry VII). |
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