| | 1759 | Battle of Quiberon Bay. In a heavy gale, English fleet followed French into Quiberon Bay capturing or destroying all but four ships from an initial force of 21. |
| | 1777 | After 10 day bombardment, Americans abandon Fort Mifflin. |
| | 1917 | First large scale armored assault in Battle of Cambrai. Tanks made large gains but lacked supporting infantry to hold on to them. |
| | 1943 | U.S. Army 27 Division invades Tarawa atoll in the Gilbert Islands, South Pacific. |
| | 1956 | Disastrous attempt by Fidel Castro to invade Cuba. |