Historical clue formulations

• Absolutely destroy — 2019-12-20
• Plunder — 2016-05-07
• Wreak havoc on — 2013-01-06
• Wreak havoc on — 2012-06-04
• Lay waste to — 2010-05-24
• Do major harm to — 2005-09-16
• Sack — 1998-01-11
• Desolate — 1994-10-26
• Wreak havoc upon — 1994-04-18