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Battle of Fallen Timbers Marker image, Touch for more information
By Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
Battle of Fallen Timbers Marker
RANKED RELEVANCE, THEN GEOGRAPHICALLY
201Ohio (Lucas County), Maumee — 46-48 — Battle of Fallen Timbers
[Front Side Text of Marker] : "Battle of Fallen Timbers" The Battle of Fallen Timbers, fought on August 20, 1794, is one of the most significant events relating to post-Revolutionary War America. Major General "Mad" Anthony Wayne led . . . — Map (db m54542) HM
202Virginia (Hanover County), Mechanicsville — The Battle of Gaines’ Mill
Although victorious at Beaver Dam Creek on June 26, 1862, Union General George B. McClellan believed Stonewall Jackson’s 25,000 Confederates threatened the Union right flank. The next morning, June 27, McClellan ordered Fitz John Porter’s Fifth . . . — Map (db m14999) HM

203Pennsylvania (Franklin County), Monterey — A Midnight Battle Along The Mason-Dixon Line/Walking Tour
A Midnight Battle Along The Mason-Dixon Line On the evening of July 4, 1863, one of the most confusing battles of the American Civil War occurred, known as the Battle of Monterey Pass. Around 9:00 p.m., Union cavalry under the command of . . . — Map (db m136053) HM

204Georgia (Bibb County), Macon — The Battle of Dunlap Hill-Stoneman's RaidOcmulgee National Monument
During the Civil War, Macon, Georgia was a thriving city, serving as a major transportation, medical, and manufacturing center. In 1864, Federal officers were being held at Camp Oglethorpe, a prisoner of war camp. Two battles were fought in Macon; . . . — Map (db m98657) HM
205Virginia (Henrico County), Glendale — Willis Church ParsonageThe Confederates Move Toward Malvern Hill — Malvern Hill Battlefield – Richmond Nat'l Battlefield Park —
Frustrated by his failure at Glendale, Robert E. Lee gathered his army on July 1, 1862, for a final effort to destroy the Union army. But on this day, unlike his previous efforts during the Seven Days, Lee did not have a Union flank or a strung-out . . . — Map (db m14916) HM

206Belgium, Wallone, Bastogne — Memorial du MardassonThe Battle of the Bulge — An account written on the walls of the monument. —
This Memorial and the Earth surrounding are dedicated to the enduring friendship of the peoples of Belgium and the United States who forged a bond from their common struggle to defeat the enemy of all free peoples. For the armies of the United . . . — Map (db m92202) WM
207Belgium, Wallonie (Leige), Malmedy — American Massacre MemorialBattle of the Bulge
To the memory of the soldiers of the United States Army who while prisoners of war were massacred by Nazi troops on this spot on 17 December 1944. A la memoire des soldats de l'armee des etats unis, prisonniers de guerre massacres par des . . . — Map (db m92232) WM
208New Brunswick (Saint John County), Saint John — Françoise Marie Jacquelinand the Battle for Fort La Tour / et la lutte pour le fort La Tour
English: In 1640 Françoise Marie Jacquelin from France stepped onto the shores of Acadia to marry Charles de Saint-Étienne, Sieur de La Tour, the 46 year-old Governor of Acadia. With her marriage the young bride joined the war for . . . — Map (db m141988) HM
209New Brunswick (Westmoreland County), Sackville — Battle of NormandyD Day June 6th, 1944 — Juno Beach —
A vial of sand taken from Juno Beach has been poured into the header of this memorial to honor the 14,000 Canadians who took part in the Battle of Normandy — Map (db m106592) HM
210Newfoundland and Labrador (Division No. 1 (Avalon Peninsula)), St. John's — Battle of Signal HillLa bataille de Signal Hill
English This hill was the site of the decisive assault by British troops on the French lines, September 15, 1762, in the last phase of the battle in North America between the forces fo Great Britain and France. The victorious attack, led by . . . — Map (db m78938) HM
211Nova Scotia (Kings County), Grand Pré — The Landscape of Grand Pré/Le Paysage de Grand-PréHow the Battle Unfolded/Le déroulement de la bataille
How the Battle Unfolded During the first half of the 18th century, France and Great Britain were at war for imperial domination of North America. Most Acadians, including those at Grand Pré, wanted to stay out of the conflict and be . . . — Map (db m140430) HM
212Ontario (Brant County), Oakland — The Battle of Malcolm’s Mills1814
In October, 1814, an invading American force of about 700 men under Brigadier-General Duncan McArthur advanced rapidly up the Thames Valley. He intended to devastate the Grand River settlements and the region around the head of Lake Ontario which . . . — Map (db m78341) HM
213Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Battle of Moraviantown, 1813Bataille de Moraviantown, 1813 — (Battle of the Thames) / (Bataille de la Thames) —
In September 1813, during the second year of the War of 1812, the United States won control of Lake Erie, cutting British supply lines with the east and forcing the British to withdraw from the Detroit River region. Then, on October 5, . . . — Map (db m78367) HM
214Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Participants in the Battle of the ThamesTuesday, October 5, 1813 — Tecumseh Parkway —
John Adair 1757-1840: Pioneer, soldier, and statesman, Adair was a veteran of the American Revolution, was 8th governor of Kentucky, and represented that state in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. He fought at the Battle of the . . . — Map (db m72381) HM
215Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Participants in the Battle of the ThamesTuesday, October 5, 1813 — Tecumseh Parkway —
Shabbona 1775-1859: A Potawatomi chief, grand nephew of Pontiac, and veteran of Tippecanoe, Shabbona was an accomplished warrior and strong supporter of Tecumseh. He persuaded many natives to join the confederacy. Sou-veh-hoo-wah, Split Log, . . . — Map (db m71419) HM
216Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Participants in the Battle of the ThamesTuesday, October 5, 1813 — Tecumseh Parkway —
Makataimeshekiakiak, Black Hawk, 1767-1838: A Sauk war leader and experienced warrior, Blackhawk was a veteran of the Battles of Fort Meigs and Fort Stephenson. Although he left the war for a period of time, he rejoined the British, and scholars . . . — Map (db m71418) HM
217Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Participants in the Battle of the ThamesTuesday, October 5, 1813 — Tecumseh Parkway —
James Johnson 1774-1826: The brother of Richard Johnson, James was elected as a Kentucky State senator in 1808. He served as a lieutenant colonel in Johnson's Mounted Infantry and led the charge on the British lines at the Battle of the Thames along . . . — Map (db m72385) HM
218Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Participants in the Battle of the ThamesTuesday, October 5, 1813 — Tecumseh Parkway —
Isaac Shelby 1750-1826: Shelby was the 1st and 5th governor of Kentucky and a veteran of the American Revolution. As governor and at 63years of age, Shelby personally led the Kentucky Militia at the Battle of the Thames. Tarhe 1742-1816: A . . . — Map (db m72388) HM
219Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Participants in the Battle of the ThamesTuesday, October 5, 1813 — Tecumseh Parkway —
Jacques (James) Baby 1763-1833: A member of the Legislative and Executive Council for Upper Canada, judge for the Western District, and in command of the 1st Kent Militia, Baby was captured by the Americans at the Battle of the Thames. Billy . . . — Map (db m71415) HM
220Ontario (Chatham-Kent Division), Thamesville — Prelude to BattleTuesday, October 5, 1813 — Tecumseh Parkway —
By the early morning of October 5, 1813, the American Army had forded the Thames River and was advancing quickly. The British rearguard was able to destroy Cornwall's mill, west of Sherman's farm (present-day Thamesville, Ontario) but not the mill . . . — Map (db m71413) HM
221Ontario (Essex County), Amherstburg — The Battle of Lake Erie
In September 1813 the British squadron under R. Barclay sailed from Amherstburg to collect desperately needed food supplies. They were met by the larger, more heavily armed American squadron commanded by O. Perry. The British had the initial . . . — Map (db m37707) HM
222Ontario (Essex County), Windsor — The Battle of Windsor - 1838
Early on December 4, 1838 a force of about 140 American and Canadian supporters of William Lyon MacKenzie crossed the river from Detroit and landed about one mile east of here. After capturing and burning a nearby militia barracks, they took . . . — Map (db m37172) HM
223Ontario (Hamilton County), Stoney Creek — Battle of Stoney Creek1813
On June 5, 1813, an invading United States army of about 3,000 men, commanded by Brigadier - General John Chandler, camped in this vicinity. That evening some 700 British regulars of the 8th and 49th Regiments, under the command of Lieutenant - . . . — Map (db m56720) HM
224Ontario (Hamilton County), Stoney Creek — Battle of Stoney Creek
[English Text]: Battle of Stoney Creek During 1813 the Americans planned to invade Upper Canada from Detroit and the Niagara Peninsula. In late May, an American force crossed the Niagara River, seized Fort George, and with about . . . — Map (db m56762) HM
225Ontario (Leeds and Grenville United Counties), Prescott — The Battle of the WindmillLa Bataille du Moulin à Vent
English: After the 1837 Rebellions many rebels fled to the United States where a few joined American sympathizers in a new attempt to overthrow British rule in Canada. On 12 November 1838 they landed 190 men here and seized this windmill and . . . — Map (db m83433) HM
226Ontario (Leeds and Grenville United Counties), Prescott — The Battle of the WindmillLa Bataille du Moulin à Vent
English: Prelude to the Battle In 1837 the British army and loyal militia crushed the first armed revolt in Upper and Lowr Canada. Many rebels fled to the United States. The exiles joined with American sympathisers to form a secret . . . — Map (db m83476) HM
227Ontario (Leeds and Grenville United Counties), Prescott — Welcome to the Site of The Battle of the Windmill
English: You are standing on a battlefield where men fought and died. This battle took place in November 1838, during the Canadian rebellions. One side fought to "liberate" Canada from British rule. The other side rallied to protect . . . — Map (db m83497) HM
228Ontario (Middlesex County), Glencoe — Battle Hill
English Here was fought the Battle of Longwoods, 4th March, 1814. United States troops were entrenched on this hill. The British losses were Captain D. Johnson and Lieutenant P. Graeme and twelve men of the Royal Scots Light Company and . . . — Map (db m78370) HM
229Ontario (Middlesex County), Glencoe — Battle of LongwoodsMarch 4, 1814
The view from the British side (left side) Commanded by Captain James Basden Royal Scots Light • Western (Caldwell) Rangers • 89th Foot Light • Kent and Middlesex Militia • British Indian Department On March 3, 1814, the . . . — Map (db m78369) HM WM
230Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Chippawa — Battle of Chippawa
[Text on the West Side]: Battle of Chippawa 5 July 1814 In memory of all those who fought on this ground, many of whom are buried nearby, and to commemorate the peace that has prevailed between Canada and the . . . — Map (db m49393) HM
231Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Chippawa — Chippawa Battlefield Panel 1Background to a Battle
On these fields and the surrounding woods 4,000 American, British, Canadian and Native forces fought the first major battle of the Niagara campaign of 1814. When the last shots died away on Samuel Street's farm, more than 800 lay dead and wounded. . . . — Map (db m49398) HM
232Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Chippawa — Chippawa Battlefield Panel 4Battle on the Plain — July 5, 1814 4:30 p.m. —
British General Riall was convinced that the greater part of Brown's army was still surrounding Fort Erie. He did not know the Fort had surrendered and he was facing the entire U.S. division. Still, the number of men deployed on both sides was . . . — Map (db m49402) HM
233Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Chippawa — The Battle of ChippawaLa Bataille de Chippawa
Here, on 5 July 1814, an American army under Major-General Jacob Brown launched the last major invasion of Canada during the War of 1812. The Americans defeated a British and Canadian force commanded by Major-General Phineas Riall consisting of . . . — Map (db m49050) HM
234Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Chippawa — The Battle of Chippawa
On this site was fought The Battle of Chippawa July 5, 1814. Preservation of the Battleground was made possible by The Niagara Parks Commission with the cooperation of Frank and Mildred Branscombe, River Realty . . . — Map (db m49460) HM
235Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — Battle Ground Hotel
Adam Fralick, a descendent of a United Empire Loyalist family, watched as the tourist industry grew around the War of 1812 battlefield at Lundy’s Lane. In 1836, he purchased this property and built the Battle Ground Hotel. Later, in 1850, Fralick . . . — Map (db m139940) HM
236Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — Battle of Lundy's LaneBataille de Lundy's Lane
This was the site of the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. On the afternoon of 25th July, 1814, Lieutenant-General Gordon Drummond with about 2800 men engaged the invading American army which had recently been victorious at Chippawa. The . . . — Map (db m49053) HM
237Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — Battle Stages
The Battle of Lundy’s Lane was a turning Point in the War of 1812-14. While British reinforcements began arriving in North America following the defeat of Napoleon in Europe, the Americans were pushing to gain control of the Niagara Peninsula with . . . — Map (db m139921) HM
238Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — Bicentennial of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane
. . . — Map (db m139913) HM
239Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane
This Memorial – is – Erected to Commemorate the celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane Held here July 25th 1914 Under the Auspices – of – The . . . — Map (db m54045) HM
240Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — The Aftermath of Battle
British and American forces suffered heavy losses at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane on July 25, 1814 and these were severe in proportion to the number of combatants. The casualty rates were nearly equal, as each side recorded around 800 casualties, . . . — Map (db m139918) HM
241Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — The Battle of Lundy’s LaneWar of 1812
The Battle of Lundy’s Lane was a turning point in the War of 1812-14. While British Reinforcements began arriving in North America following the defeat of Napoleon in Europe, the Americans were pushing to gain control of the Niagara Peninsula. In . . . — Map (db m139907) HM
242Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara Falls — The British DefenseThe Battle of Lundy’s Lane
In the early evening of July 25th, 1814, the British commander, Lt. General Drummond stood on this hilltop. Having just received intelligence that an American force was marching northward in this direction along the Portage Road, he realized that . . . — Map (db m139912) HM
243Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara-on-the-Lake — The Battle of Fort GeorgeLa Bataille de Fort George
On the 25th May, 1813, the American Fleet and the Batteries at Fort Niagara across the river began a devastating two-day bombardment of Fort George. On the 27th a large American force was landed and after a brief engagement in which his outnumbered . . . — Map (db m48628) HM
244Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Niagara-on-the-Lake — The Battle of Fort George
In May of 1813, combined artillery fire from Fort Niagara and detached batteries destroyed Fort George paving the way for invasion. On May 27th, a large American force defeated a much smaller number of British regulars, militia and First Nations . . . — Map (db m140092) HM
245Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Queenston — 1 — AttackThe Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour — Stop 1 of the 5-stop walking tour —
If you go to the lookout behind the Laura Secord monument you will see across the river and slightly to your right the area where a huge American force assembled for the invasion of Canada. In the early hours of October 13, 1812, six hundred . . . — Map (db m55029) HM
246Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Queenston — The Battle of Queenston HeightsThe Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour
The Battle of Queenston Heights The village below you and the heights on which you are standing were the stage for the famous Battle of Queenston Heights. It took place during the Anglo-American conflict 1812-1815 known as the . . . — Map (db m51682) HM
247Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Queenston — The Battle of Queenston HeightsLa Batatille des Hauteurs de Queenston
In the early morning of 13 October 1812, American troops under Major-General Stephen Van Rensellaer crossed the Niagara River and took possession of Queenston Heights. Major-General Isaac Brock hurried from Fort George to lead a small force against . . . — Map (db m48908) HM
248Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Queenston — 4 — The Counter-Offensive Takes ShapeThe Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour — Stop 4 of the 5-Stop Walking Tour —
The Niagara escarpment rises above you. The British reinforcements arriving here from Fort George, in battle dress and exhausted from a "double quick march", struggled up this slope some distance to your right. While the Americans controlled . . . — Map (db m55533) HM
249Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Queenston — 5 — The Decisive BattleThe Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour — Stop 5 of the 5-stop walking tour —
On the plateau before you, the British and Americans met for battle. The British formed a line to your right, the Americans to your left. General Sheaffe formed a British counter-offensive force of nine hundred men in a line shoulder to shoulder. . . . — Map (db m55028) HM
250Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Queenston — 2 — The Treacherous River CliffThe Battle of Queenston Heights Walking Tour — Stop 2 of the 5-stop walking tour —
"An unguarded trail up this steep cliff was the only route which the Americans had to the heights of Queenston. The trail was to your right but does not exist any longer. Trapped on the river shore by unrelenting gunfire, the Americans contemplated . . . — Map (db m55030) HM
251Ontario (Regional Municipality of Niagara), Welland — Battle of Cook's Mill
[English Text]: Battle of Cook's Mills In October 1814 an American army advanced from Fort Erie toward the British line along the Chippawa River. Lieutenant-General Drummond ordered a reconnaissance towards Cook's Mills on his right . . . — Map (db m56657) HM
252Ontario (Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Counties), Morrisburg — Battle of Crysler’s FarmBataille de la ferme Crysler
English: Here, on the farm of John Crysler, was fought one of the decisive battles of the War of 1812. On 11 November 1813 Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Morrison, with 800 British and Canadian regulars, militia and Indians, engaged an . . . — Map (db m82184) HM
253Ontario (Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Counties), Morrisburg — Battle of Crysler’s Farm 1813
In November, 1813, an American army of some 8000 men, commanded by Major-General James Wilkinson, moved down the St. Lawrence en route to Montreal. Wilkinson was followed and harassed by a British “corp of observation” consisting of . . . — Map (db m82180) HM
254Ontario (Toronto County), Toronto — The Battle of York 1813La Bataille de York de 1813
English: Loyal residents of York (Toronto) were encouraged by early British victories in the War of 1812, but in 1813, they experienced first-hand the hardships of war. On the morning of April 27th, an American fleet appeared offshore and . . . — Map (db m83668) HM
255Prince Edward Island (Queens County), Charlottetown — Sherman M4A2 Medium Battle Tank
294 Sherman tanks were purchased by Canada after World War II and used by the Canadian Army (both Regular and Reserve) from 1946-1972. This is a late production model of the orignal Sherman tank introduced in 1943 that incorporated many . . . — Map (db m80224) HM WM
256Quebec (Brome-Missisquoi MRC), Frelighsburg — Battle of Eccles Hill
The Canadian volunteers and home guards here repulsed the Fenian invaders on the 25th May 1870. — Map (db m74541) HM
257Quebec (de Roussillon MRC), La Prairie — Second Battle of La Prairie
French text on marker appears above English text below On August 11th, 1691, a few hours after the attack on Fort La Prairie, Major Peter Schuyler and his Indians suffered a severe defeat at the hands of the French and their indian allies, . . . — Map (db m75315) HM WM
258Quebec (Gaspésie– Îles-de-la-Madeleine (region)), Pointe-à-la-Croix — The Battle of the RestigoucheLa Bataille de la Ristigouche
English: In May 1760 a French relief fleet, unable to reach Quebec, took refuge at the head of Chaleur Bay. It was there that a British squadron blockaded them on June 22. Aided by Acadians and Micmacs, the French planted batteries on . . . — Map (db m80582) HM
259Quebec (Haut-Richelieu MRC), Lacolle — Bataille du Moulin de Lacolle / Battle of the Lacolle Mill
Sur ce site, le 30 mars 1814, le major R.B. Handcock, avec quelque 500 soldats du 13e régiment des Royal Marines, de Canadian Fencibles, des Voltigeurs ainsi que des Indiens, a combattu vigoureusement contre 4,000 soldats . . . — Map (db m74538) HM
260Quebec (Haut-Richelieu MRC), Lacolle — La Bataille d’Odelltown / Battle of Odelltown
Après l’échec de l’insurrection de 1837, des membres du parti des patriotes, rassembles aux États-Unis sous la conduite de Robert Nelson, proclamèrent la République du Bas-Canada et tentèrent de renverser le gouvernement. L’invasion de 1838, . . . — Map (db m77848) HM
261Quebec (Le Haut-Saint-Laurent MRC), Howick — The Battle of the ChâteauguayBataille de la Châteauguay
English: Here, on 26 October 1813, a Canadian force of about 300 consisting of Voltigeurs, Canadian Fencibles, Sedentary and Select Embodied Militia and Indians, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Michel de Salaberry, halted 5,700 . . . — Map (db m82104) HM
262Quebec (Montréal (region)), Lachine — An Upstream BattleNaviguer à contre-courant
English: In the early 19th century, navigators could avoid the rapids between Lake St. Louis and Lake St. François by using a number of small canals built by the military around 1780. Nothing of the sort allowed navigators to bypass the . . . — Map (db m82156) HM
263Croatia, Dubrovnik-Neretva (county) (Korčula (island)), Korčula — The Naval Battle in the Waters Off KorčulaPomorska Bitka u Voddama Korčule
Only the English text (bottom) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (top), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it. The famous naval battle between Venice and Genoa took place in the Pelješac Channel, along the . . . — Map (db m127109) HM
264Dominican Republic, Dajabón (Municipality of Dajabón) — The Battle of Beller
. . . — Map (db m114777) WM
265France, Centre-Val de Loire (Indre), La Châtre — La Bataille de Bir Hakeim / The Battle of Bir Hakeim
Les hommes du Général KOENIG résistent du 26 Mai au 11 Juin 1942, face aux Forces allemandes et italiennes, puis réussirent à rejoindre les lignes anglaises. Ce fut un épisode décisif de la Seconde Guerre . . . — Map (db m114341) HM WM
266France, Île-de-France (Seine-et-Marne), Meaux — Battle of the Marne American MonumentLa Liberté éplorée
English side: Here speak again the silent voices of the heroic Sons of France who dared all and gave all in the day of deadly peril. Turned back the flood of imminent disaster and thrilled the world with their supreme devotion. . . . — Map (db m85953) WM
267France, Normandie (Calvados), Arromanches-les-Bains — 3 — Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’ArromanchesArromanches-les-Bains : The Battle of Arromanches — Mon village se raconte —
En français: Arromanches possédait une batterie de deux pièces d’artillerie depuis 1793. Située à la base de la falaise Est, cette batterie s’illustra lors de la bataille navale de 1811. Six canonnières venant de Boulogne faisaient route . . . — Map (db m89133) HM
268Greece, Central Greece Region (Phthiotis Regional Unit), Thermopylae — The Battle of Thermopyles
In the year 480 B.C. in this sacred place called Thermopyles was carried out the most astonishing and unequal battle between few Greeks and a million of Persians. This battle is a landmark in the World’s History. Three hundred . . . — Map (db m84416) HM WM
269Guatemala, Sacatepéquez (Municipality of San Lucas Sacatepéquez), San Lucas Sacatepéquez — Battle of San Lucas MonumentMonumento a la Batalla de San Lucas
A los Heroes del 71 Junio 30 1928 English translation: To the Heroes of 1871 June 30, 1928 — Map (db m91770) WM
270Kiribati, Tarawa, Betio — Battle of Tarawa MemorialU.S. Marines War Memorial
Marker front, upper plaque: “Follow Me” 2nd Marine Division United States Marine Corps Battle of Tarawa November 20, 1943 To our fellow Marines who gave their all! The world is free because of you! God rest your . . . — Map (db m85150) WM
271Mexico, Ciudad de México, Colonia San Diego Churubusco — Monument to the Mexican Fallen of 1847Battle of Churubusco
Á la memoria de los ilustres y esforzados mexicanos que combatiendo en defensa de su patria le hicieron el sacrificio de sus vidas en este mismo lugar el dia 20 de agosto de 1847 La Nacion Mexicana Consagra este monumento de gratitud de . . . — Map (db m90871) WM
272Mexico, Ciudad de México, Colonia San Diego Churubusco — The Defense at the Battle of ChurubuscoLa Defensa en la Batalla de Churubusco
Los cañones que se encuentran situados en este lugar forman parte de las 7 piezas que cooperaron a la defensa de este punto contra la invasión americana del 20 de agosto de 1847. Durante la defensa, fue comandante de artillería, el jefe de . . . — Map (db m90875) HM WM
273Mexico, Ciudad de México, Colonia San Miguel Chapultepec I Sección — Fallen Mexican Officers of the Battle of Molino del ReyOficiales Caídos en la Batalla del Molino del Rey
1847 – 8 de septiembre. – 1925 En este lugar ofrendaron su vida por la patria defendiendo su soberanía contra el invasor. Los CC..- Gral. de Div. Antonio León. Gral. Corl. Lucas Balderas; Corls Gregorio Gelati, Juan . . . — Map (db m139594) WM
274Mexico, Ciudad de México, Colonia Tlatelolco — Battle of TlatelolcoBatalla de Tlatelolco
El 13 de agosto de 1521 heroicamente defendido por Cuauhtemoc cayo Tlatelolco en poder de Hernan Cortes No fue triunfo ni derrota Fue el doloroso nacimiento del pueblo mestizo que es el Mexico de hoy English translation: . . . — Map (db m92060) HM WM
275Mexico, Estado de Mexico (Municipality of Aculco), San Lucas Totolmaloya — The Battle of Aculco and the "Blessed Tree"
Despues de la Batalla de Aculco, Hidalgo en su salida hacia El Bajio oficia misa bajo este árbol llamado Palo Bendito Aculco Mexico a 28-V-2005 English translation: After the Battle of Aculco, . . . — Map (db m123793) HM WM
276Mexico, Guanajuato (Municipality of Salvatierra), Salvatierra — The Battle of the Bridge of Batan
La Junta Patriotica de 1890 Dedica este recuerdo a los mártires de la Independencia sacrificados aqui el dia 18 de abril de 1813. English translation: The Patriotic Board of 1890 Dedicate this to the memory of the . . . — Map (db m117435) WM
277Mexico, Guanajuato (Municipality of San Miguel de Allende), San Miguel de Allende — Tribute to the Battle of PueblaMay 5, 1862
En remembranza de la gloriosa accion de armas, llevada a cabo en Puebla el 5 de Mayo de 1862 por el General Ignacio Zaragoza. Se dedica a su nombre este jardin Allende. 5 de mayo de 1925. English translation: In remembrance of the . . . — Map (db m105447) WM
278Mexico, Jalisco (Municipality of Zapotlanejo), Zapotlanejo — The Battle of Calderón Bridge
Aquí en este sitio el 17 de enero de 1811 la suerte fue adversa al Padre de la Patria Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla y al Generalisimo Don Ignacio Allende Defendamos nuestra libertad e independencia 2006 English . . . — Map (db m100367) WM
279Mexico, Jalisco (Municipality of Zapotlanejo), Zapotlanejo — The Battle of Calderón Bridge
Reseña de la Batalla del Puente de CalderónBatalla de Puente de Calderón es parte de la guerra de independencia de México. La batalla fue trabada entre fuerzas insurgentes y fuerzas realistas, el 17 de enero de 1811. El Puente se . . . — Map (db m100364) WM
280Mexico, Nuevo León (Municipality of Monterrey), Monterrey — 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Monterrey
1846 1947 Como justo reconocimiento y profunda gratitud, para nuestros hermanos que en este lugar, en sacrificio heroico ofrendaron sus vidas durante la invasión Norte-Americana Monterrey, N.L. Sept. 14 de 1947 Gobierno del Estado de . . . — Map (db m141619) WM
281Mexico, Querétaro (Municipality of Querétaro), Santiago de Querétaro — The Children Heroes of the Battle of Chapultepec
Septiembre 13 de 1847Teniente: Juan de la Barrera Cadetes: Juan Escutia Agustin Melgar Francisco Marquez Vicente Suarez Fernando Montes de Oca Septiembre 13 de 1847 English translation: September 13, 1847Lieutenant: Juan de la Barrera . . . — Map (db m106379) WM
282Mexico, Querétaro (Municipality of San Juan del Río), San Juan del Río — The Children Heroes of the Battle of Chapultepec
Heroico Colegio Militar por el honor de México 1846-1847 Teniente Juan de la Barrera · Cadete Juan Escutia · Cadete Agustin Melgar · Cadete Francisco Marquez · Cadete Vicente Suarez · Cadete Fernando Montes de Oca English translation: . . . — Map (db m109148) WM
283Montenegro, Kotor Municipality, Kotor — Battle of Lepanto
U SPOMEN BROJNIM HRABRIM POMORCIMA BOKE POGINULIM U BICI KOD LEPANTA 7. X 1571 GODINE NA GALIJI "SAN TRIFONE DI CATTARO" POD ZAPOVJEDNIŠTVOM JERONIMA BISANTIJA I PERAŠKIM ČUVARIMA DŽAVNE ZASTAVE KOJI SU SVOJIM ŽIVOTIMA DOPINJELI . . . — Map (db m126766) HM WM
284United Kingdom, England (Dorset), Blandford Forum — The Battle of Blandford
The Battle of Blandford: defences against a German invasion in World War II “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in . . . — Map (db m123574) HM
285United Kingdom, England (Dorset), Bovington — Challenger I Main Battle Tank
The Challenger I design was originally planned for the Imperial Iranian Army and was due to be named the Shir (Lion) I. With the fall of the Shah (King) in 1979, the vehicle was renamed Challenger and adopted by the British Army to replace . . . — Map (db m123585) HM
286United Kingdom, England (East Sussex), Battle — Battle Formation — Battle of Hastings, 1066 —
Battle Formation Early on the autumn morning of Saturday 14 October 1066 two great armies are preparing to fight for the throne of England. On the top of this hill are arrayed the English forces of Harold Godwinson, who was crowned king just . . . — Map (db m128720) HM
287United Kingdom, England (East Sussex), Battle — Battle town and the abbey’s estates — Battle of Hastings, 1066 —
Battle town and the abbey’s estates Much of the land you can see was owned by Battle Abbey. William the Conqueror granted the monastery all the land within a radius of 1.5 miles of the abbey's high altar. The abbot of Battle had power over both . . . — Map (db m128711) HM
288United Kingdom, England (East Sussex), Battle — The High Altar of Battle Abbey
The Traditional Site of The High Altar of Battle Abbey Founded to Commemorate The Victory of Duke William On 11 October 1066 The High Altar Was Placed to Mark The Spot Where King Harold Died — Map (db m129337) HM
289United Kingdom, England (East Sussex), Lewes — Battle of Lewes 1264
Battle of Lewes 1264 On 14th May 1264 Simon de Montfort’s army of 5000 barons and Londeners defeated royalist forces of twice that size under Henry III on the downs northwest of Lewes. The Mise of Lewes, signed next day led to the first English . . . — Map (db m129644) HM
290United Kingdom, England (East Sussex), Lewes — Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264
Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264 Led by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, the rebel army, with Londoners on the left flank, occupied the high ground. Henry III and his brother Richard, King of the Romans, . . . — Map (db m129646) HM WM
291United Kingdom, England (Hampshire County), Portsmouth — A battle against time — Conserving Victory —
Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory is the world’s oldest commissioned warship and famous for playing a crucial role at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, a naval battle which contributed to the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. The ship is currently . . . — Map (db m122726) HM
292United Kingdom, England (Northumberland), Branxton — After the Battle of FloddenBranxton Church
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293United Kingdom, Northern Ireland (Derry And Strabane District), Derry-Londonderry — Battle of the BogsideThe Guide to Free Derry
[Side A] On 12 August 1969, as the Apprentice Boys Parade passed the edge of the Bogside, nationalists clashed with parade followers and police. The police and loyalists followed the nationalists back into the Bogside, where defences had . . . — Map (db m71441) HM
294United Kingdom, Scotland (Aberdeenshire), Inverurie — Battle of Harlaw Monument
( inscribed around the top of the tower ) To the Memory of Provost Robert Davidson & The Burgesses of Aberdeen Who Fell Here AD.1411 Harlaw July 24 A.D.1411 Erected by the Burgh of Aberdeen A.D.1911 Adam Maitland Lord . . . — Map (db m128264) HM WM
295United Kingdom, Scotland (Ayrshire), Darvel — Battle of Loudoun HillMay 10, 1307
Through devotion and by willing hands this stone was hauled here to commemorate the first victory of King Robert the Bruce who won for us freedom from serfdom. — Map (db m87185) HM WM
296United Kingdom, Scotland (Fife), Anstruther — The "Battle" of May Island
On the night of January 31st 1918, a disaster took place just a few miles off Anstruther when the British Grand Fleet left Rosyth for exercises in the North Sea. With wartime news restrictions in force, few if any people onshore were aware of . . . — Map (db m88928) HM
297United Kingdom, Scotland (Stirlingshire), Falkirk — Battle of Falkirk Muir
The Battle of Falkirk was fought around here 17th Jany 1746 — Map (db m88101) HM
298United Kingdom, Scotland (Stirlingshire), Stirling — Battle of Bannockburn
"For God and St. Andrew" Robert the Bruce King of Scots Planted his standard near this spot when the Scottish Patriots under the command vanquished the Army of Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn 24th . . . — Map (db m85598) HM
299United Kingdom, Scotland (Stirlingshire), Stirling — The Battle of Stirling Bridge
In early September 1297 a mighty army arrived in Stirling to put down Scots resistance to English rule. The Scots allowed around half the invaders to advance across the narrow bridge over the Forth. Then William Wallace and the Scots swept forward . . . — Map (db m85596) HM
300Alabama (Baldwin County), Blakeley — Battle of BlakeleyApril 9, 1865
Missouri Brigade (CSA) 1st & 4th Missouri Infantry Regiment 2nd & 6th Missouri Infantry Regiment 3rd & 5th Missouri Infantry Regiment 1st & 3rd Missouri Cavalry Battalion (Dismounted) 3rd (St Louis) Missouri Battery US . . . — Map (db m87292) WM

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