Portal:War/Selected anniversaries/July 5

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[edit] July 5

• 1770 - Battle of Chesma between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
• 1814 - War of 1812: Battle of Chippewa - American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General Phineas Riall at Chippewa, Ontario.
• 1833 - Admiral Charles Napier defeats the navy of the Portuguese usurper Dom Miguel at the third Battle of Cape St. Vincent.
• 1940 - World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
• 1941 - World War II: German troops reach the Dniepr River.
• 1950 - Korean War: Task Force Smith - First clash between American and North Korean forces.