Day: August 27, 2024

On this day in 1798, Irish rebels (with the help of French troops) route a much larger British army in County Mayo. The redcoat retreat becomes known as the Castlebar Races. pic.twitter.com/fnnYbeVtfR

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) August 27, 2024

On this day in 1939, Hitler ramps up the war rhetoric. “Danzig & the Polish Corridor must return to Germany,” he declares. Five days later, Germany invades Poland. pic.twitter.com/yfjjCOSQ6H

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) August 27, 2024

Heavy Israeli Airstrikes on the City of Khan Yunis in Southern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/8TtKkeiscG

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) August 27, 2024

The incursion into Japanese airspace by the Y-9 surveillance aircraft was the first by a Chinese military plane.
https://t.co/F3Sqvww03u

— Robert Morton (@Robert4787) August 27, 2024