Today in military history: May 21, 2014

1809 – Battle of Aspern-Essling begins (War of the Fifth Coalition)

 19th century - Soldiers from the Conscrits-Grenadiers Young Guard regiment 

in action during the War of the Fifth Coalition in 1809.

  

1813 – Battle of Bautzen ends (War of the Sixth Coalition) 

1832 – Indian Creek Massacre (Black Hawk War) 

1841 – Second Battle of Canton begins (First Opium War)

 19th century - British sailors towing warships toward 

the besieged city of Canton on 24 May 1841

  

1863 – Siege of Port Hudson begins (US Civil War) 

1879 – Battle of Iquique (War of the Pacific) (Naval) 

1944 – Allies take Fondi and French Campodimele (WWII) 

 Dummy Sherman tank in the Anzio bridgehead, 21 May 1944