In the Season of Roses Have Been Fought Some of the Most Sanguinary and
Decisive Contests of Modern Times--It Was a Period Fatal to Charles I
and Napoleon.
Though June is frequently called the "Month of Roses," it might with just
as much propriety be designated the "Month of Battles." In it have been
fought some of the most memorable battles of history. Among these were
Naseby, Bunker Hill, Marengo, and Waterloo. In the following list will be
found the names of some of the more important engagements that have been
fought in this month:
June.
1. Lord Howe defeated and almost
destroyed the French fleet 1794
The British frigate Shannon captures
the American frigate Chesapeake,
off Boston 1813
McClellan defeated the Confederates
at Fair Oaks, Virginia 1862