On September 15, 1916, the Italian Army deployed paratroopers from airplanes for the first time in combat during World War I, demonstrating the potential of airborne forces in military strategy.
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September 15, 1916 | The First Use of Tanks in Warfare at the Battle of the Somme:
On September 15, 1916, the British Army deployed tanks for the first time in combat at the Battle of the Somme, introducing a revolutionary new weapon to the battlefield.
August 25, 1916 | The National Park Service Established
On August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service was created, setting the stage for the protection and preservation of America’s natural and cultural treasures.