American Wars

By jsarge12

  • American Revolution Began

    From 1775 to 1782, the Americans faced off against the largest empire in the world. Led by General Washington they won.

  • American Revolution Ended

    From 1775 to 1782, the Americans faced off against the largest empire in the world. Led by General Washington they won.

  • War of 1812 Began

    Some call it the Second War of Independence, for when it ended and the US had fought Great Britain to a stalemate, America's independence was assured.

  • War of 1812 Ended

    Some call it the Second War of Independence, for when it ended and the US had fought Great Britain to a stalemate, America's independence was assured.

  • Mexican-American War

    Texas joining the Union resulted in US conquest of California and the balance of the Southwest.

  • Mexican-American War Ended

    Texas joining the Union resulted in US conquest of California and the balance of the Southwest.

  • The Civil War Began

    It was America's bloodiest war as brother fought brother.

  • The Civil War Ended

    It was America's bloodiest war as brother fought brother.

  • Spanish-American War Began

    America became a world power with its victory over the Spanish in this war.

  • Spanish-American War Ended

    America became a world power with its victory over the Spanish in this war.

  • World War 1 Began

    Millions died in the fields of Europe, sometimes while fighting over a few disputed yards.

  • World War 1 Ended

    Millions died in the fields of Europe, sometimes while fighting over a few disputed yards.

  • World War 2 Began

    It was a war like no other, and covered all corners of the globe.

  • World War 2 Ended

    It was a war like no other, and covered all corners of the globe.

  • Korean War Began

    Some call it the forgotten war, but for two years America fought a full fledged war to keep South Korea free.

  • Korean War Ended

    Some call it the forgotten war, but for two years America fought a full fledged war to keep South Korea free.

  • Vietnam War Began

    It was the longest war that the United States fought and the only one that the United States lost.

  • Vietnam War Ended

    It was the longest war that the United States fought and the only one that the United States lost

  • Desert Storm Began

    The last war America took part in the 20th century took place when Kuwait was invaded by Iraq.

  • Desert Storm Ended

    The last war America took part in the 20th century took place when Kuwait was invaded by Iraq.

  • Opperation Enduring Freedom Began

    War came to America on September 11th 2001 with an attack on NY and Washington. Not since the Battle of Antietem had so many Americans perished in a day. The US has waged war in Afghanistan to fight those who sent the terrorist until this day.

  • Iraqi Freedom Began

    On March 19th 2003 the United States invaded Iraq to overthrow the government of Saddam Hussein. By 2011 all American combat troops had been withdrawn.

  • Iraqi Freedom Ended

    On March 19th 2003 the United States invaded Iraq to overthrow the government of Saddam Hussein. By 2011 all American combat troops had been withdrawn