The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the United Kingdom, including some of its colonies. Causes included trade restrictions, forced conscription, and American desire for expansion. The British initially had the upper hand, but the Americans adapted and achieved some success. The war ended in 1814 with the Treaty of Ghent, […]
The War of 1812 was fought between the US, UK, and some of the UK’s colonies. Causes included trade restrictions and forced conscription. The US struggled at first, but eventually adapted and gained some successes. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1815. The War of 1812 was a war between the United […]
The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) weakened the Greek city-state system, causing widespread casualties and poverty. Divided into three phases, it was recounted by Thucydides and commented on by other Greeks, including Aristophanes, Euripides, Sophocles, and Aristotle. Sparta emerged victorious, fracturing Greece and setting the stage for further civil wars. The Peloponnesian War was a military […]
The War of 1812 strengthened the United States’ military and manufacturing, increased patriotism and respect from other countries, and weakened the Federalist Party and Native American power. It is considered a turning point in American history and helped establish the country as a major world power. The War of 1812 was fought between the United […]
The Spanish-American War in 1898 resulted in the emancipation of Cuba, the expansion of the US into former Spanish colonies, and the end of Spanish imperial power. The war triggered the Philippine-American conflict and contributed to US involvement in World War II. It also popularized the idea of manifest destiny and brought more power to […]
The Spanish-American War began in 1898 due to the Spanish presence in Cuba and the Cuban rebellion. The US declared war on Spain, fought on two fronts, and won control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. The war was also a turning point for journalism and nationalism in the US. The Spanish-American War took […]
The Spanish-American War began in 1898 over the Spanish presence in Cuba and the Cuban rebellion. The United States and Spain fought for nearly four months over Caribbean and Pacific islands. The war was a turning point for journalism and nationalism in the United States. The United States won control of Puerto Rico and Guam […]
The Yom Kippur War was fought in 1973 between Israel and its Egyptian and Syrian allies. The war ended a ceasefire that had existed since 1970. Egypt and Syria were fighting to regain territory lost in the 1967 Six-Day War against Israel. Israel won the war in 19 days, but faced negative effects afterwards. The […]
The Six Day War in 1967 was caused by Palestinian attacks on Israel’s borders, leading to alliances between Arab nations. Israel’s successful preemptive strike ended the war quickly, but tensions over occupied territories continue today. The war demonstrated Israel’s proficiency in battle and strategy, and led to the US recognizing Israel as a valuable ally. […]
The Six Day War began in 1967 due to heightened tensions caused by Palestinian attacks on Israel’s borders. Syria sought Egypt’s support, and Egypt signed a mutual defense agreement with Jordan. Israel struck hard and captured several territories. The conflict over occupied territories continued, and relations between Arab nations and Israel remain tense today. The […]
The First Sino-Japanese War was fought in 1894-1895 over control of Korea. Japan refused to withdraw troops from Korea, leading to war. Japan won several land and sea battles, despite China having more resources. The Treaty of Simonoseki ended the war, giving Japan control of Taiwan, Liaodong Peninsula, and Pescadores Islands. The war marked the […]
The American Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865 and claimed the lives of 620,000 men. The Union Army drafted more than double the number of soldiers in the Confederate Army, totaling over 2 million men. The Union Army outnumbered the Confederate Army by about 2 to 1 in 1863 and had over 600,000 soldiers […]
Just war theory is a set of philosophical doctrines that determine the justifiable causes for war, codes of conduct during combat, and rules for post-war actions. The theory includes jus ad bellum, jus in bello, and jus post bellum, which focus on just causes for war, codes of conduct during combat, and proportionate actions towards […]
Attrition warfare is a strategy where both sides try to wear down the other until one surrenders. Sun Tzu believed it should be avoided. Examples include the War of Attrition between Egypt and Israel and World War I. Some believe the war on terror is also a war of attrition. In a war of attrition, […]
An act of war is an aggressive action by one state against another, which can include military actions by non-state actors. It is important in international politics and may not be covered by insurance policies. The laws of war govern wartime actions, and war risk insurance can be purchased for property damage or employee injury […]
The Cold War was a period of tension between the US and its allies and Russia and its allies from the 1940s to the early 1990s. The war was fought subtly, with events like the raising of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The war began after WWII when the Allies and Russia […]
Gulf War Syndrome is a medical condition with unknown causes that affects Gulf War I veterans and their families. Symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, and respiratory distress. The syndrome is controversial, with some authorities denying its existence, and theories suggest it may be stress-induced or linked to exposure to various substances. The controversy has led […]
War MMOs are games where conflict is a major component, with two types of gameplay: PvE and PvP. Players can create a single character to fight against enemies or control an army to attack other players. These games often have a storyline or gameplay where conflict is important. Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games are designed […]
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is a museum, research center, and memorial dedicated to Australians who died in war. It was established in 1917 and completed in 1941. The memorial features a cross-shaped design with a reflecting pool, sculptures, and a museum with exhibits on World War I and II. Admission is free, and […]
The Churchill War Rooms in London is an interactive museum dedicated to Winston Churchill and his life. It was built in 1938 and served as a means of facilitating discussions between the Chiefs of Staff of the British Armed Forces during WWII. The museum is primarily funded by private donations and offers workshops, lectures, and […]
