Manifest History
@ManifestHistory
Exploring the past and how we got to the present, with a heavy focus on American History and western civilization. Retired Marine Corps combat veteran.
The 8 Bloodiest Battles of the Civil War 🧵 1/ The American Civil War (1861–1865) produced over 620,000 deaths(some estimate up to 1 million), with battles claiming tens of thousands in days. Bloodiest clashes, measured by total casualties (dead, wounded, missing/captured),…
Hunter-Liggett is one of the lesser known generals in American history, despite being the second most prominent American in World War I. WWI is very much overshadowed by WWII in the US.
General Hunter Liggett, WWI American Commander 🧵 1/ General Hunter Liggett, a key American commander in World War I, helped solidify victory over Germany with his strategic leadership of the First Army. A career soldier, his life exemplified perseverance and tactical…
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia 1/ On this day in history: July 28, 1914 – Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, igniting the powder keg that became World War I. Following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand a month earlier, Austria-Hungary, backed by Germany,…
General Hunter Liggett, WWI American Commander 🧵 1/ General Hunter Liggett, a key American commander in World War I, helped solidify victory over Germany with his strategic leadership of the First Army. A career soldier, his life exemplified perseverance and tactical…