1180day.year
The Battle of Fujigawa: Minamoto forces (30,000 men) under Minamoto no Yoritomo defeat Taira no Koremori during a night attack near the Fuji River but he escapes safely with the routed army.
Minamoto no Yoritomo's forces launch a night attack at the Battle of Fujigawa and rout Taira no Koremori's army near the Fuji River.
On November 9, 1180, Minamoto no Yoritomo orchestrated a daring night assault against the Taira forces at Fujigawa. Deploying roughly 30,000 warriors, the Minamoto leveraged surprise and the cover of darkness to break the Taira lines. Despite heavy fighting, many Taira soldiers, including their commander Koremori, managed to escape across the swollen Fuji River. This victory marked a key moment in the Genpei War, boosting Minamoto morale and undermining Taira dominance in the region. The successful raid showcased Yoritomo's growing military acumen and set the stage for his eventual establishment of the Kamakura shogunate. The battle is remembered as a classic example of strategic surprise in medieval Japanese warfare.
1180
Battle of Fujigawa
Minamoto no Yoritomo
Taira no Koremori
1313day.year
Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf.
Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf, solidifying Wittelsbach power.
On November 9, 1313, Louis the Bavarian confronted his cousin Frederick I of Austria at Gammelsdorf. The clash was part of a dynastic struggle between the Wittelsbach and Habsburg houses for control of the Holy Roman Empire. Despite the marshy terrain and heavy rain, Louis's troops outmaneuvered the Austrians to deliver a decisive victory. Frederick's defeat weakened Habsburg influence in Bavaria and bolstered Louis's bid for imperial authority. The battle underscored the fractious nature of medieval German politics and territorial rivalries. It paved the way for Louis to assert his position as a leading prince within the empire.
1313
Louis the Bavarian
Frederick I of Austria
Battle of Gammelsdorf
1323day.year
Siege of Warangal: Prataparudra surrenders to Muhammad bin Tughlaq, officially marking the end of the Kakatiya dynasty.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq's forces besiege Warangal, forcing the Kakatiya ruler Prataparudra to surrender and ending his dynasty.
The siege of Warangal in 1323 marked the culmination of the Delhi Sultanate's southern expansion under Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Prataparudra, ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty, resisted the Sultanate's advance but ultimately capitulated after a prolonged siege. The fall of Warangal led to the annexation of the Kakatiya territories and the end of a powerful regional kingdom. Muhammad bin Tughlaq installed loyal governors to administer the newly acquired lands, integrating them into the Sultanate's administrative system. The conquest reshaped the political map of the Deccan and facilitated increased trade and cultural exchange. The event is remembered as a turning point in medieval Indian history, illustrating the reach of the Delhi Sultanate.
1323
Siege of Warangal
Prataparudra
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Kakatiya dynasty
1330day.year
At the Battle of Posada, Basarab I of Wallachia defeats the Hungarian army of Charles I Robert.
Basarab I of Wallachia ambushes the Hungarian army at Posada, securing Wallachian independence.
On November 9, 1330, Basarab I of Wallachia lured King Charles I Robert's forces into a narrow mountain pass at Posada. The Wallachian army used the rugged terrain to launch a surprise attack, inflicting heavy casualties on the Hungarians. Charles's troops suffered significant losses and were forced into a chaotic retreat over the Carpathians. The victory established Wallachia's de facto independence from the Kingdom of Hungary. Basarab's triumph at Posada became a foundational legend in Romanian history and identity. The battle demonstrated the effectiveness of guerrilla tactics and knowledge of local geography in medieval warfare.
1330
Battle of Posada
Basarab I of Wallachia
Charles I Robert
1431day.year
The Battle of Ilava: The Hungarians defeat the Hussite army.
Hungarian forces rout the Hussite army at the Battle of Ilava, halting their incursions into Hungary.
In 1431, the Hussite Wars spilled over into Hungary when a Hussite force invaded Transdanubia. At Ilava, local Hungarian nobles rallied to confront the invaders on home territory. Utilizing fortified positions and favorable terrain, the Hungarians inflicted a crushing defeat on the Hussite troops. The victory safeguarded the kingdom's western frontier and discouraged further Hussite raids. The battle demonstrated the resilience of Hungarian defenses against the spread of Hussite military innovations. It also reinforced alliances between the Hungarian monarchy and regional lords in resisting external threats.
1431
Battle of Ilava
Hussite
1520day.year
More than 50 people are sentenced and executed in the Stockholm Bloodbath.
On November 9, 1520, the Stockholm Bloodbath sees the sentencing and execution of over 50 Swedish nobles and citizens by the Danish crown.
The Stockholm Bloodbath marks a brutal show of force by King Christian II of Denmark in an attempt to solidify his rule over Sweden.
After conquering Stockholm, the king orders the arrest, trial, and public execution of over 50 noblemen, clergy, and townspeople.
This massacre intensifies Swedish resistance and deepens animosity towards Danish rule.
It exemplifies the ruthless nature of early 16th-century power struggles in Scandinavia.
The event remains a defining and tragic moment in Swedish history.
1520
Stockholm Bloodbath
1580day.year
Second Desmond Rebellion: The Siege of Smerwick ends with the Catholic garrison surrendering to the English forces under Arthur Grey. The majority of the garrison is massacred the next day.
On November 9, 1580, English forces under Arthur Grey accept the surrender of a Catholic garrison at Smerwick, only to execute most of the defenders the following day.
The Siege of Smerwick is a brutal episode in the Second Desmond Rebellion, as a combined force of Irish, Spanish, and Italian troops defends the fort at Dún an Óir.
After a week-long siege, Sir Arthur Grey’s English army secures the surrender of around 600 Catholic soldiers.
Despite promises of mercy, Grey orders the massacre of the majority of the garrison on November 10.
The atrocity shocks contemporaries and underscores the harshness of Elizabethan suppression in Ireland.
It remains one of the most controversial events of the Tudor conquest of Ireland.
1580
Second Desmond Rebellion
Siege of Smerwick
Arthur Grey
1620day.year
The Bohemian King Frederick I flees Prague to Wroclaw one day after the defeat of his troops in the Battle of White Mountain.
On November 9, 1620, following the decisive Battle of White Mountain, King Frederick I of Bohemia abandons Prague and flees to Wroclaw.
The Battle of White Mountain marks a turning point in the early Thirty Years’ War, as the forces of the Catholic League defeat the Bohemian Protestant army.
Just one day later, Frederick I, also known as the Winter King, withdraws from Prague under pressure.
His flight signals the collapse of the Bohemian Revolt against Habsburg rule.
The defeat leads to decades of Habsburg dominance in Central Europe.
The battle and its aftermath shape the course of European religious and political history.
1620
Battle of White Mountain
1688day.year
Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.
On November 9, 1688, William of Orange’s forces capture Exeter, achieving a key strategic gain during the Glorious Revolution against King James II.
As part of William of Orange’s invasion of England, the capture of Exeter secures control of the southwest region.
The city’s fall demoralizes James II’s supporters and accelerates the collapse of royal authority.
William’s relatively bloodless campaign ultimately leads to the replacement of James II with a constitutional monarchy.
The Glorious Revolution establishes parliamentary supremacy and shapes modern British governance.
Exeter’s peaceful handover exemplifies the limited violence of this momentous political upheaval.
1688
Glorious Revolution
William of Orange
Exeter
1780day.year
American Revolutionary War: In the Battle of Fishdam Ford a force of British and Loyalist troops fail in a surprise attack against the South Carolina Patriot militia under Brigadier General Thomas Sumter.
On November 9, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War, British and Loyalist forces launch an unsuccessful surprise attack at Fishdam Ford against Thomas Sumter’s militia.
General Thomas Sumter’s South Carolina militia establishes a defensive position at Fishdam Ford on the Broad River.
A combined force of British regulars and Loyalist troops attempts a dawn attack to disrupt Patriot resistance.
Sumter’s men repel the assault, inflicting significant casualties on the attackers.
The victory boosts Patriot morale in the southern theater and solidifies Sumter’s reputation as the 'Carolina Gamecock.'
It contributes to the eventual turning of the tide against British forces in the South.
1780
American Revolutionary War
Battle of Fishdam Ford
South Carolina
Thomas Sumter
1862day.year
American Civil War: Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army of the Potomac, after George B. McClellan is removed.
Union General Ambrose Burnside takes command of the Army of the Potomac after President Lincoln removes George B. McClellan.
Against the backdrop of the American Civil War, President Lincoln relieved George B. McClellan of his command due to his cautious advance toward Richmond. On this day, Major General Ambrose Burnside assumed leadership of the venerable Army of the Potomac. Known for his aggressive style, Burnside faced immense pressure to secure a decisive victory. He inherited an army weary from prolonged conflict and low morale following the Peninsula Campaign. Burnside's tenure would prove controversial, as his boldness failed to translate into success. His mixed record influenced both Union morale and the war's overall trajectory.
1862
American Civil War
Union
Ambrose Burnside
Army of the Potomac
George B. McClellan
1870day.year
The Battle of Coulmiers ends in a Pyrrhic victory for the French army during the Franco-German War of 1870.
French forces win a costly victory at the Battle of Coulmiers against Prussian troops during the Franco-Prussian War.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the town of Coulmiers became the site of a fierce engagement on November 9, 1870. French volunteers and regulars managed to push back Bavarian and Prussian forces, briefly relieving the Siege of Paris. Although the battle ended in success, heavy casualties and limited strategic gains rendered it a Pyrrhic victory for France. The French army lacked the reserves and coordination to exploit the breach, allowing German forces to regroup. Despite the tactical win, the French government remained on the defensive as the broader war turned in Prussia's favor. The battle highlighted challenges in communication and supply that plagued the French war effort.
1870
Battle of Coulmiers