About
The HistoryTable and HistoryRow snippets work together to create a structured timeline of historical events in a tabular format. This presentation is used on the 401st's main
History page, and selected entries from this table are also shown in the rotating News Ticker at the top of the website.
Each row includes both a full description (used in the History page) and a concise version (used in the News Ticker).
Required Snippets
- {s:HistoryTable|Header1|Header2|...}
- {s:HistoryRow|FullDate|FullText|SummaryText}
HistoryRow snippets must be placed inside a HistoryTable block.
Basic Syntax
{s:HistoryTable|Date|Event|
{s:HistoryRow|11 January 1944|401st led the combat wing on what has been called "the greatest air battle of WWII", aided by Medal of Honor recipient Col. James Howard.|401st leads major WWII air battle, earns Presidential Citation.}
{s:HistoryRow|6 June 1944|401st participates in the D-Day invasion with missions over Normandy.|401st supports D-Day with missions in Normandy.}
...
}
Snippet Details
{s:HistoryTable|Header1|Header2|...}
Creates a structured table-like container to display historical events. Typically contains Date and Event headers, but any custom headers can be used.
- Parameters:
- Header1 – Label for the first column (e.g., Date)
- Header2 – Label for the second column (e.g., Event)
- (Optional additional headers)
- Must contain: One or more {s:HistoryRow} entries
{s:HistoryRow|FullDate|FullText|SummaryText}
- Defines a single row in the history table.
- FullDate – A human-readable date or date range (e.g., 6 June 1944)
- FullText – Full description of the event (can include HTML formatting or Wiki markup)
- SummaryText – A short summary of the event (used for the News Ticker)
- Used within: {s:HistoryTable}
Example
{s:HistoryTable|Date|Event|
{s:HistoryRow|1 December 1943|The Group received credit for downing its first enemy aircraft.|401st downs first enemy aircraft.}
{s:HistoryRow|6 June 1944|The Group supported the D-Day invasion.|401st supports D-Day with missions.}
}
Tips
- You can include any number of HistoryRow entries in a single table.
- Use <br/> or paragraph tags inside the FullText to improve readability.
- Keep SummaryText under 200 characters for ideal display in the News Ticker.
- Dates should be in a consistent format for best visual clarity (e.g., 18 October 1943, not Oct 18).
- Avoid nesting other dynamic snippets inside HistoryRow content.
Use Cases
- Chronological list of key 401st Bomb Group events
- Highlight reel for the News Ticker
- Mission timelines and milestones
- Site-wide historical references
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