Today in Military History July 11

 

July 11 472   After being besieged in Rome by his own generals, Western Roman Emperor Anthemius is captured in St. Peter's Basilica and put to death.

July 11 1174   Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor.

July 11 1302  Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army.

July 11 1405   Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time.

July 11 1864  American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C.

July 11 1882  The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War.

July 11 1914  USS Nevada (BB-36) is launched.

July 11 1921  A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect.

July 11  1921 The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic.

July 11 1940  World War II Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State.

July 11  1940  The Battle of Britain began. Never was so much owed by so many to so few. 

July 11  1943   World War II Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily.

July 11 1995   Yugoslav Wars Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July.