Events with tag - Naval Strategy

August 15, 406 BC

Battle of Aegospotami

The Battle of Aegospotami was a crucial naval battle fought in 405 BCE between Athenian and Spartan fleets near the Hellespont. The Spartan victory, led by Admiral Lysander, effectively ended Athens' naval supremacy and led to the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War.

April 25, 1862

Capture of New Orleans

Union Admiral David Farragut led a successful naval assault capturing New Orleans, the Confederacy's largest city and most important port. This strategic victory gave the Union control over the lower Mississippi River and dealt a severe blow to Confederate supply lines.

July 7, 1941

U.S. Forces Arrive in Iceland

4,100 U.S. Marines landed in Reykjavík, Iceland, marking America's first military deployment in the European theater during World War II. This strategic move replaced British forces and established crucial North Atlantic defense positions.

May 4, 1942

Battle of the Coral Sea

The Battle of the Coral Sea (May 4-8, 1942) was a pivotal World War II naval engagement between Allied and Japanese forces, marking the first time aircraft carriers fought without visual contact. The battle prevented Japanese expansion towards Port Moresby and protected Australia from invasion.

June 4, 1942

Battle of Midway

A pivotal naval battle of World War II fought between US and Japanese forces from June 4-7, 1942, resulting in a decisive American victory with the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers. This battle marked a turning point in the Pacific War.