A good guess would be HMS Warspite (a battleship), whcih served in both the First and Second World Wars, athough plenty of ships did that too. HMS Sheffield (a destroyer) served in the Atlantic and was involved in many battles too.
No American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle of Iwo Jima, largely because no American soldiers fought the battle of Iwo Jima. (Marines get really mad if you call them soldiers, and Iwo Jima was a Marine action.) Twenty-three Marines and four sailors earned the Medal of Honor for this battle. Fourteen of the Medals were earned posthumously--the recipient died doing his heroic action. Only eighty-two Marines earned the Medal in all of World War II.
He didn't have a plan to avoid the Battle of Five-Armies. He slipped on his Ring, though, so that no one would see him. Although when the eagles came to their aid, he gave a shout of glee, and it earned him a great rock thrown at his head. He blacked out, and lay there invisible through the rest of the battle.
Edward I of England was nicknamed "the Hammer of the Scots" due to his military campaigns against Scotland in the late 13th century. He sought to assert English dominance over Scotland, leading to significant battles such as the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. His ruthless tactics and determination to crush Scottish resistance, particularly during the Wars of Scottish Independence, earned him this formidable moniker. The nickname reflects both his strength as a military leader and the intense conflict between England and Scotland during his reign.
He was a general in the Confederate Army, acquiring the nickname "Stonewall Jackson" at the First Battle of Manassas. Jackson was one of the most capable of the Civil War generals, winning several battles before he died as a result of friendly fire at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Ender Wiggin gained everyone's respect in Battle School through a combination of exceptional strategic thinking, leadership skills, and his ability to outsmart his opponents. He demonstrated his tactical brilliance during the Battle Room simulations, consistently winning battles against older and more experienced students. Additionally, Ender's empathy and willingness to help others, even while maintaining a competitive edge, endeared him to his peers, solidifying his status as a respected leader. His ability to balance strength with compassion ultimately set him apart and earned him admiration throughout the school.
Sir Ben Kingsley - gained his title in the 2002 New Year Honours list... for services to the British film industry.
Although the colonists lost the battle, they earned the respect of the British army.
Although the colonists lost the battle, they earned the respect of the British army.
Battle of Plassey took place in 1757 between British East India Company and army of Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud Daulah. In this battle British forces earned a decisive victory which established British rule in Bengal. This further led to British influence in the entire Indian territory in next 100 years.
The Globe. Granted by King George IV in "1827" in place of the One Hundred and Nine Battle Honours which the Marines Honourably earned. The LAURELS were granted for the gallentry dispalyed by the Marines in the capture of Belle Isle in 1761
No battle is worth loosing lives. Neither the British and French nor the Germans earned anything from it, unless you count endless dead bodies as earning something
Yes, The USS Constitution defeated the HMS Guerriere, and it was during this battle that the USS Constitution earned the nickname of "Old Ironsides".
The former British colonies earned their freedom from the British.
No. While one of the greatest geniuses of the 20th century, and so far, this century, he does not have an earned doctorate. Just tons of honors, awards and honorary degrees.
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General Thomas Jonathan Jackson earned the name "Stonewall Jackson at the first Battle of Bull Run.
The British Army wore red uniforms which earned them the nickname "Red Coats"