The first possible example of a maritime attack that impacted the US was on September 13, 1814 when the British fleet staged an attack on the Port of Baltimore (they identified this as the most strategic attack point in the country).

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Afghan police officials, however, said there were no indications that foreigners or high-ranking Afghan officials were at the hotel when the militants staged the attack.

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The Algerian armed forces staged an initial attack on Thursday as militants tried to move some of their captives from the facility.

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Israel surrendered the entire Sinai Peninsula to Egypt and in exchange, Egypt has not staged a military attack against Israel from its territory.

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Yet many observers believe the Tokat attack was staged by PKK hardliners bent on sabotaging peace.

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An assault force comprised of an infantry company staged in Tango base will attack the back of the castle.

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The danger would have been that they could then have staged a man-in-the middle attack.

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