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1,991 AD

A US-led coalition expels Iraqi forces from Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.

This question uses 1991 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The ground offensive followed weeks of aerial attacks.

1,796 AD

Napoleon Bonaparte takes command of the French Army of Italy and opens his first Italian campaign.

This question uses 1796 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

Victories against Piedmontese and Austrian forces established his reputation as a commander.

1,852 AD

Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin first appears in book form.

This question uses 1852 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The antislavery novel had previously been serialized in a newspaper.

1,381 AD

A major popular revolt spreads through England and brings rebels to London.

This question uses 1381 AD as its sourced chronological anchor.

The rising associated with Wat Tyler challenged taxation and social conditions under the young Richard II.

216 BC

Hannibal's army surrounds and defeats a larger Roman force at Cannae.

This question uses 216 BC as its sourced chronological anchor.

The Carthaginian victory became a famous example of battlefield encirclement.