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Battle of the Little Big Horn – 1876
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American Civil War โ 1861-1865
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Charge of the Light Brigade – 1854
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Battle of the Wabash – 1791
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Battle of Zenta – 1697
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Sinking of the Vasa – 1628
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Spanish Armada – 1588
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Battle of Lepanto – 1571
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