Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Leighton Smith Biography and Timeline

Follow Leighton Smith through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

Leighton Smith, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1995–1995Years on this page

1995

Operation Deliberate Force

Admiral · Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

Operation Deliberate Force is commanded by Admiral Leighton W. Smith Jr

Role range: 1991-1995

Operation Deliberate Force

Admiral · Warfare / Balkan Wars, 3rd

The Army of Republika Srpska attacks UN-designated "safe areas" in Bosnia and Herzegovina which leads to the Srebrenica and Markale massacres, precipitating direct intervention by NATO

Role range: 1991-1995

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