Also on this date: In 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a majority of delegates attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. In 1862, more than 3,600 men were killed in the Civil War Battle of Antietam (an-TEE'-tum) in Maryland. In 1944, during World War II, Allied paratroopers launched Operation Market Garden, landing behind German lines in the Netherlands.
The documentary '2,000 Meters To Andriivka' narrates the struggle of a small Ukrainian platoon attempting to reclaim a town from Russian forces, depicting the intense combat over a span of three months.
Operation Oluja (Storm) commenced from August 4 to 7, 1995, during which Croatian forces successfully recaptured the Krajina region, previously seized by Serbs. The assault lasted only 85 hours, reclaiming a significant portion of Croatia’s territory. The aftermath saw changes in the Bosnian war dynamics, breaking the Serbian siege on Bihac and allowing Croatian and Bosnian forces to reclaim territory, leading to a reduction of Serbian-held territory from 70% to 49%.
On the eve of the 1991 Gulf war, General Schwarzkopf remarked on the complexities of regime change, reinforcing that while it's easy to desire change, executing it is fraught with challenges.
"It is now a century and a decade since the first Anzacs climbed into their boats and rowed into history. The years come and go, and still we come together to honor them and all who have followed," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.