Major Wars in American History

1775-1783 American Revolution

Nov 21, 1775

English Colonists vs. Great Britain

1812-1815 War of 1812

Mar 21, 1812

United States vs. Great Britain

1861-1865 U.S. Civil War

Mar 21, 1861

Union vs. Confederacy

1914-1918 World War I

Apr 28, 1914

Triple Alliance: Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary vs. Triple Entente: Britain, France, and Russia. The United States joined on the side of the Triple Entente in 1917.

1939-1945 World War II

Dec 28, 1939

Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan vs. Major Allied Powers: United States, Great Britain, France, and Russia

1946-1991 Cold War

Nov 28, 1946

United States and Allies vs. Soviet Union and Allies

1950-1953 Korean War

Apr 28, 1950

United States and South Korea vs. North Korea and Communist China

1960-1975 Vietnam War

Jun 28, 1960

United States and South Vietnam vs. North Vietnam

2001 Invasion of Afghanistan

Nov 28, 2001

United States and Coalition Forces vs. the Taliban in Afghanistan

2003 Invasion of Iraq

Jul 28, 2003

United States and Coalition Forces vs. Iraq