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These include major conflicts like the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II and the Gulf War.
18th and 19th Century American Wars Timeline. The United States was officially established with the original colonies' fight to win independence from Britain and the gaining of territories from Spain. Ultimately, the U.S. was involved in five major wars throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
This timeline of United States military operations, based in part on reports by the Congressional Research Service, shows the years and places in which United States Armed Forces units participated in armed conflicts or occupation of foreign territories.
A guide to the major wars in which Americans have fought from the colonial days to ongoing wars in Libya, Iraq, Syria, Uganda, Kenya, and Yemen.
1775-1783: The Thirteen Colonies. Colonists wage and win a guerilla war for American independence from England. 1798-1800: The Quasi-War. Along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and the West Indies,...
Conflicts are arranged chronologically from the late modern period to contemporary history. This list includes (but is not limited to) the following: Indian wars, skirmishes, wars of independence, liberation wars, colonial wars, undeclared wars, proxy wars, territorial disputes, and world wars.
Death figures are based on incomplete returns. Does not include 26,000 to 31,000 who died in Union prisons. Estimate based upon new population projection methodology. Source: Department of Defense (DOD), except living veterans, which are VA estimates as of Sept. 2019.
Now, for the first time ever, we present to you our "America's Wars" Animated Battle Map, detailing all major U.S. military conflicts from the French and Indian War to the conclusion of World War 2.
The timeline lists American war enemy nations in rough chronological order from the first instance of major combat. This timeline of American wars is limited to foreign foes. This war timeline does not include internal American conflicts, such as the Civil War, the Indian Wars, or Slave Rebellions, or other internal conflicts.
From the American Revolutionary War that birthed the nation to the ongoing global efforts in the War on Terror, these conflicts have shaped America’s identity and its role on the world stage. In this overview, we will explore the key wars and military engagements that have defined the United States from its founding to the present day ...