Today in Military History:
February 14
Events of Military significance on this day:
| | 1779 | Battle of Kettle Creek. American militia surprised and defeated Tory militia. |
| | 1797 | First Battle of Cape St. Vincent. Sir John Jervis takes on Spanish fleet over twice his size and resoundingly defeated them. For this action, Jervis became Lord St. Vincent. |
| | 1943 | American II Corps resoundingly defeated at Kasserine Pass, Tunisia. Following battle, George Patton was given command of the Corps. |
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