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This Day in Military History

by Michael Garner

Five minutes a day on what happened on this date in military history. Each episode brings two stories, from ancient battles and great sieges to the world wars, naval and air actions and the treaties that ended them: the people who lived them, one vivid detail, and why it still matters. Every episode is researched from reliable sources, listed in the show notes, and told with respect for those who served and fell. A new episode comes out every morning.

Day 5 of 365 today4 episodesNew every morning
  1. Day 4Nov 12, 2026 · 4:25New

    Nov 12: Washington Opens the Naval Holiday, Dambusters Sink the Tirpitz

    Nov 12: Washington Opens the Naval Holiday, Dambusters Sink the Tirpitz
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  2. Day 3Nov 11, 2026 · 6:34

    Nov 11: The Armistice Ends the Great War, Swordfish Strike Taranto

    Nov 11: The Armistice Ends the Great War, Swordfish Strike Taranto
    0:006:34
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  3. Day 2Nov 10, 2026 · 5:20

    Nov 10: Crusaders Fall at Varna, Continental Marines Born

    Nov 10: Crusaders Fall at Varna, Continental Marines Born
    0:005:20
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  4. Day 1Nov 9, 2026 · 4:58

    Nov 9: Napoleon's Brumaire Coup Begins, Sydney Defeats Emden

    Nov 9: Napoleon's Brumaire Coup Begins, Sydney Defeats Emden
    0:004:58
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  5. TrailerNov 8, 2026 · 0:58

    Welcome to This Day in Military History

    Welcome to This Day in Military History. Starting Monday, November 9th, we'll bring you five minutes a day on what happened on this date in military history.

    Welcome to This Day in Military History
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