Events with tag - Military Fortification

January 1, 122

Construction of Hadrian's Wall Begins

Emperor Hadrian orders the construction of a massive defensive wall spanning 73 miles across northern Britain, marking the northernmost boundary of Roman Britain. The project employed 15,000 soldiers and took six years to complete.

April 2, 1513

Spanish Colonization of Florida

The Spanish colonization of Florida began in 1513 with Juan Ponce de León's discovery, leading to the establishment of St. Augustine in 1565, the first permanent European settlement in North America. This historic endeavor shaped Florida's cultural landscape through missions, fortifications, and lasting Spanish influence.

April 12, 1861

Battle of Fort Sumter

The Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, marked the beginning of the American Civil War. After 34 hours of artillery fire, the Union garrison surrendered the fort, catalyzing the nation's descent into full-scale civil war.

April 13, 1861

Fort Sumter Surrenders

The surrender of Fort Sumter on April 13, 1861, marked the beginning of the American Civil War. After 34 hours of Confederate bombardment, Union Major Robert Anderson surrendered the fort to Confederate forces, making it the first major Confederate victory of the war.