27 avr. 1805 - U.S. Marines and Arab mercenaries capture the Tripolitan port city of Derna, achieving a major victory for the United States in the Tripolitan War.
Description:
Eaton's ultimate plan, approved by President Jefferson, entailed replacing the ruling pasha of Tripoli with the rightful ruler. This is aborted with the forthcoming peace treaty in June.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
27 avr. 1805
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 220 ans