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.