| We aren't your average forum. Tired of the average conversation, and all the regulations and rules? Tired of being told to stay on topic? Tired of being told that your topics are inappropriate? You will be glad you found us. The Back of the Limousine provides a professional atmosphere, but little rules and regulations on what you post. We bring the lulz to ZetaBoards, without all the other crap sites like the *chans can bring. You are currently viewing as a guest, if you want to join the fun please register or log in! Join the lulz! If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features: |
| 5 Greatest American Military victories, & defeats | |
|---|---|
| Topic Started: December 30 2007, 04:17 AM (29 Views) | |
| Copitus | December 30 2007, 04:17 AM Post #1 |
The Original Goat sacker
|
Greatest Victories 5) Lexington and Concord/Old north Bridge The battle which started it all. the Shot heard 'round the world brought about the American Revolution and eventually the United States. while its not a major battle in terms of number of men involved, it was a building block 4) Iwo Jima Effectively forced the Japanese into a defensive war, and gave US bombers an airbase to attack the Japanese mainland. it's also one of the most costly battles ever fought. the events there may have also been key in the decision to drop the Atom Bombs. 3) Yorktown Contrary to popular myth this battle did not end the American Revolution. it did however cripple Britians ability to continue the war. after this battle American Independence was inevitable. 2) Gettysburg The turning point in the civil war, had the union not stopped the Confederacy, than the Confederacy would have pushed further north and likely would have sacked Philadelphia, Washington DC and possibly New York City. 1) Midway I rank this as the most important battle of the 20th century. if the US didn't win this battle the west coast of the US would have been open season for Japan. that would have forced the US to take supplies and men away from the war in Europe and send them to the Pacific. which likely would have allowed Hitler enough time to bomb England into submission. Honorable mentions: Fort McHenry, Veracruz, San Jaun Hill, 73 Easting Defeats 5) Bull Run/Manassas The Union felt like the war between the states would be over after this, and at one point it looked like the Union would be right. but Confederate General Thomas Jackson would earn his nickname Stonewall here and defeat the Union. 4) Bladenburg Half of the US troops here didn't even get a shot off at the British before fleeing. the failure to stop them allowed the British to capture and burn Washington DC. 3) Little Bighorn Custers last stand never should have happened in the first place. the Sioux and their allies out numbered and were armed a lot better than the 7th Cavalry. not to mention many of Custers regulars were on leave at the time of the battle. 2) Mogidishu Blackhawk down. This was a major publicity nightmare for the US Military, the downing of American Helicopters and the killing of American soliders did a lot to turn the American public against the Military. it may have also been key in helping Islamist extremist to futhur their goals, as many now seen the US as defeatable. 1) Pearl Harbor Nearly the complete distruction of the Pacific fleet. the US knew the Japanese were planing an attack they just didn't know where. key decisions about the placement of aircraft furher helped the Japanese in distroying any resistance to their attack Honorable mentions: Invasion of Salt Lake, Fort Larmie, Charleston, The wilderness, |
| Click here if you don't want me to kill your puppy | |
 |
 
|
| Loltroll | January 3 2008, 06:25 PM Post #2 |
Never Forget <3
|
I like the fall of Saigon more |
|
|
|
| .wilbur | September 7 2008, 11:45 AM Post #3 |
|
Blueberry Pie, Anyone?
|
Here is a another....it really wasn't our war but we fought in it.... The Battle of Hue' (pardon me the chika is supposed to be over the E)... The reason why i say this is because I am in the Navy and my ship is named after this war.... USS Hue' City CG-66 |
 Blueberry Pie, Anyone? Click Here | |
|
|
|
| 1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous) | |
| « Previous Topic · The Debate Hall · Next Topic » |
10:19 PM Jul 4
