On September 18, 1812: Great Fire of Moscow burns out after 5 days, 75% of the city was destroyed and 12,000 people were killed.
On September 18, 1811, the British East India Company force led by Baron Minto conquers Java, part of the Dutch East Indies, Stamford Raffles appointed lieutenant governor.
And on September 18, 1931: To create a pretext for the invasion of Manchuria, China, a railway explosion is faked by the Japanese.
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Today’s feature article is a review by Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson.