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1 day ago · This timeline of United States government military operations, based in part on reports by the Congressional Research Service, shows the years and places in which U.S. military units participated in armed conflicts or occupation of foreign territories.
4 days ago · Major conflicts involving the U.S. military include the American Indian Wars, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, the Banana Wars, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq War.
May 15, 2024 · American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) fought between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states’ rights.
- What caused the American Civil War?The American Civil War was the culmination of the struggle between the advocates and opponents of slavery that dated from the founding of the Unite...
- Who won the American Civil War?The Union won the American Civil War. The war effectively ended in April 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his troops to Unio...
- How many people died during the Civil War?It is estimated that from 752,000 to 851,000 soldiers died during the American Civil War. This figure represents approximately 2 percent of the Ame...
- Who were the most important figures in the American Civil War?Important people during the American Civil War included Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, whose election prompted the seces...
- Why are Confederate symbols controversial?The modern usage of Confederate symbols, especially the Confederate Battle Flag and statues of Confederate leaders, is considered controversial bec...
2 days ago · The Vietnam War (1954–75) was a conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. It was part of a larger regional conflict as well as a manifestation of the Cold War.
- Ronald H. Spector
1 day ago · The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces opened fire on the Union-held Fort Sumter. Fort Sumter is located in the middle of the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. Its status had been contentious for months.
- April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865, (4 years, 1 month and 2 weeks)
- Dissolution of the Confederate States of America
May 7, 2024 · Mexican-American War, war between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. It was caused by a territorial dispute stemming from the United States’ annexation of Texas in 1845 and from contention over whether Texas ended at the Nueces River or the Rio Grande.
1 day ago · June 1967. USS Liberty (AGTR-5) with a starboard list following the 8 June 1967 attack by Israeli forces during the Arab-Israeli “Six-Day War.”. The ship was accompanied by USS Little Rock (CLG-4) as it slowly limped toward Valletta, Malta, for temporary repairs. The helicopter hovering over the bow of the ship was transporting casualties.
