American War History

American war history spans a series of conflicts that shaped the nation. It began with the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), where the Thirteen Colonies fought for independence from Britain. Key conflicts include the Civil War (1861-1865), which addressed slavery and states' rights, and World Wars I and II, where the U.S. emerged as a global power. The Cold War (1947-1991) was a prolonged geopolitical tension with the Soviet Union. More recent conflicts include the Vietnam War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each war has influenced American society, politics, and its role on the world stage.