Famous Battles
Because in historic times a ford was often a strategic military point, many famous battles were fought at or near fords.
- Battle of Xiaoyao Ford, 215-217
- Battle of Fulford, 1066
- Battle of Jacob's Ford, 1179
- Battle of Imjin River, 1592
- Battle of the Yellow Ford, 1598
- Battle of Newburn Ford, 1640
- Battle of the Boyne, 1690
- Battle of Matson's Ford, 1777
- Battle of Brandywine, 1777
- Battle of Minisink, 1779
- Battle of Cowan's Ford, 1781
- Battle of Assaye, 1803
- Battle of Blackburn's Ford, 1861
- Battle of Kelly's Ford, 1863
- Battle of Buffington Island, 1863
- Battle of Byram's Ford, 1864
- Battle of Morton's Ford, 1864
- Battle of Rorke's Drift, 1879
- Battle of Cut Knife, 1885
- The Defence of Duffer's Drift, 1900
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