List of American War

United States of America and its War History

America plays a major role in several wars around the world directly or indirectly. Still, the State holding its power in several states in the world. Most of the historian scholars believe the American state civil wars gave enormous courage to involves external wars with the help of intelligence (CIA) support all over the world. Still, the cold war between the United States and Russia continues. For this particular reason America controlling several Middle East States to respond to Russia if any future cold war broke between these states.

Two Major wars are notable in history.

• Vietnam War (1953–1975): Vietnam was supported by USSR. In this war United States fail to reach its objectives and withdrew forces Vietnam.
• Afghanistan War (1979–1989): In response to Vietnam war United States support Afghanistan to defeat Soviet. In this war, USSR fails and Withdrew its force with high rate causalities and heavy losses.

  Cold War  

1. Korean War ((1950–1953):
2. First Indochina War (1950–1954)
3. Air battle over Merklín (1953)
4. Laotian Civil War (1953–1975)
5. Vietnam War (1953–1975)
6. Congo Crisis (1960–1965)
7. Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961)
8. Occupation of the Dominican Republic (1965–1966)
9. War in Bolivia (1966–1967)
10. Korean DMZ Conflict (1966–1969)
11. Cambodian Civil War (1970–1975)
12. Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979–1989)
13. Invasion of Grenada (1983)
14. Somalia (2007)
15. Syria (2014- till now)
16. Yemen War (2015-till now)

  Iran–Iraq War   

1. Operation Earnest Will (1987–1988)
2. Operation Prime Chance (1987–1989)
3. Operation Nimble Archer (1987)
4. Operation Praying Mantis (1988)

  War On Terror  

1. War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
2. Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines (2002–present)
3. Operation Enduring Freedom-Horn of Africa (2002–present)
4. Iraq War (2003–2011)
5. War in North-West Pakistan (2004–present)
6. War in Somalia (2006–2009)
7. Operation Enduring Freedom – Trans Sahara (2007–present)
8. Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen (2010–present)
9. Operation Neptune Spear (2011)

  Banana War  

1. Occupation of Nicaragua (1912–1933)
2. Occupation of Haiti (1915–1934)
3. Occupation of the Dominican Republic (1916–1924)

  Few others  

1. Spanish–American War (1898)
2. Philippine–American War (1899–1902)
3. Boxer Rebellion (1899–1901)
4. Lebanon crisis (1958)
5. Colombian conflict (1964)
6. First Gulf of Sidra incident (1981)
7. Lebanese Civil War (1982–1984)
8. Action in the Gulf of Sidra (1986)
9. Bombing of Libya (1986)
10. Invasion of Panama (1989–1990)
11. Persian Gulf War (1990–1991)
12. Bosnian War (1993–1995)
13. Kosovo War (1998–1999)
14. 2011 military intervention in Libya (2011)
15. Operation Ocean Shield (2009-2016)
16. Uganda (2011-2017)

Border War (1910–1919)

During Mexican revolution, American engaged its army in Mexican-American border which is also called as “Mexican-American War”. They revolution reach its height in Columbus town, New Mexico was attacked by the Mexican revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa. In response the United States moved its army into Mexico to capture the Villistas revolutionist but later General John J. Pershing acknowledged the failure of the Pancho Villa Expectation in 1917. American and Mexican army ceased their forces after the victory over the Villistas in 1919.

Banana Wars

Banana Wars (1898–1934):

It’s a series of wars conducted by the United States of America to control the neighboring countries to preserve the American commercial interest in these regions also strengthen the central American power in this region. During this war Spain signed “The Treaty of Paris” and give up its controlled Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to United States. Later, they occupied Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic by using military forces.

Banana Massacre: In 1928, the United Fruit Company went against the union workers with the help of Columbian military they massacred and killed merely 2,000 workers.

Part of Banana Wars:

• Nicaragua (1912–1933)
• Haiti (1915–1934)
• Dominican Republic (1916–1924)

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister | Member of Parliament | Statesman | Soldier | Journalist | Historian | Author Painter | Eminent Speaker  

Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) is one of the great wartime leaders of Britain during 2nd world war. He was received Nobel Prize in Literature, served in army during world war I and also Prime minister of Britain from (1940-1945) and (1951-1955). In 1895 Churchill was travelled to Cube to observe the Spanish war against the Cuban guerrillas, then transferred to India at 1896, 1898 Egypt, and 1899 South Africa then back to Britain. He was severed in several honorable positions in British government as well as British Military. His inspired speech attracts Britain youth to join in army and war against the Nazi during 2nd world war. Historical person who is consider as a “Great Briton”. Also “Honorary Citizen of United States”.

Che Guevara

The Brand of Young Hearts

Ernesto Che Guevara, The most famous revolutionist in the world who is well known guerrilla leader, diplomat, military theorist, doctor and an Argentine Marxist revolutionary. He was born in Argentina at June 14^th, 1928.

In 1952, at the age 23 Che travelled all over the Latin American with his 29 years old friend Alberto Granado. At that time Che was a medical student and like to explore a new world and Alberto was Bio-chemist.  During this Journey che writes whatever witnessed and experienced by him in his dairy about the status of Latin American people’s poverty, in-equality, and effects of capitalism, monopolism, neo-colonialism, and imperialism which leads him to the revolution world. Later this Dairy was published as book in the name of “The Motorcycle Diaries”.

He met Raul and Field Castro in Mexican city and joined in their revolutionary movement called “26th of July Movement”. Che learned war tactics from Fidel castor and become a great warrior. They decided to overthrown the U.S. supported dictator “Fulgencio Batista” from Cuba and Sailed to Cuba in “Granma”. They succeed and overthrown the Batista Government and form a new government headed with Field Castro. Che was played key role in the Cuban government as well as he made way for greater development in Cuba and its future.

U.S. CIA wants to execute Fidel Castro and Che Guevara several times but they failed. Guevara left Cuba in 1965 to Congo to made revolution but it was unsuccessful. But later Che was captured by Bolivian force that were strongly supported by CIA of United states of America and executed in Oct 9, 1967.

But still Che is alive in most young hearts....

Mamluks Warriors

A Mamluk was a slave origin soldiers, who were mostly Cumans or Kipchak. Mamluk was most dominated powerful warrior caste in the Muslim societies from 9^th century to 19^th century. As great warriors they have a great political power in the hand and they became a sultan also. They showed their power in Egypt, Syria, Iraq and India. In (1250–1517), Mamluk captured the Egypt and Syria and became a “Mamluk Sultanate”.  Mamluk Sultanate become famous in the Battle of Ayn Jalut against Mongols and drives them back. 

Sun Tzu - The Art of War

Sun Wu (544BC – 496BC) was a great warrior, philosopher, military general in China. He was often called as a “Sun Tzu”. He was well famous in war strategy and people believe an ancient book called “The Art of War”. During 544BC to 496BC, he was a great Commander who works under the king Wu.

Julius Caesar - Dictator of the Roman Republic

Gaius Julius Caesar (100BC to 44BC) is one the most popular person in the world history. He was born in Subura, Rome. During 60 B.C Caesar came into politics to alliance with Pompey and Crassus, and then he ruled Roman politics for several years.

In 61BC to 60 BC he worked as a Spain Governor under Rome province. The next year he was appointed as a Governor of Gaul. Few parts of Gaul only rules by Romans and others were occupied by Gaul tribes. The tribes were gives more trouble to Romans. First time Caesar gathered his military and captured the tribe’s area. Then he captured the modern France and Belgium to extend Roman Empire. He is the first Roman who invades Britain through Rhine River.

Caesar’s victory in the war gave a big name in the Rome and the people. At that time Julius Caesar became most popular person in Rome Republic. In 49 BC Caesar became leader of the Rome Empire. Later his attitudes changed and he declared himself as a dictator for a life. Central power of Rome can’t digest his moves and his dictatorship in Rome Empire. They planned to murder Julius Caesar and assassinate him in 44BC.  

Julius Caesar “Dictator of the Roman Republic”.

Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan (1206-1227) was a great Mongol warrior. He was a founder of Mongol empire by uniting the northeast Asian tribes. He was originally called as “Temujin” but after founding the Mongol empire he announce himself as “Genghis Khan”. 

He captured most of the Eurasia and invaded various Kara-Khitan Khanate, Caucasus, Khwarezmid Empire, Western Xia and Jin dynasties, few parts in Middle East Asia, Russia and Eastern Europe.  Before his death he captured sub continent of central Asia and china.

Genghis Khan is still famous for mass massacres. During his invasion in Khwarezmia he killed almost all the civilians in the nation. Mongol empires killed 40 million innocent people during their invasions. "Genghis Khan" the name which always gives a fearsome look in history.

Modern Mongolians are celebrating him as a founder and father of Mongolia. 

Battle of Marathon

The First Persian invasion on Greece begins in 490 BC. The war between citizen of Athens and Persian force starts at the place called “Marathon, Greece”. At first Persian force captured few places in marathon with the help of 600 ships and 100,000 soldiers. Later 10,000 Athenians and Plataeans were attack the Persians with tremendous force. In this battle there were 6,400 Persians killed and 6 war ships were destroyed by Greece but only 192 Greece were killed in this battle.

The Greece runner “Pheidippides” who runs 26 miles and 385 yards from the battle field into Athens and Says “Nike Nike” (Victory, Victory) then he dropped dead at that place. The long distance race was named “Marathon “after this battle.

War of Kadesh

In 1275 B.C, the great war between Hittite Empire and Egyptian Empire in the city of Kadesh on the Orontes River. Muwatali II (Hittite Empire) with 50,000 soldiers including 3,700 chariots and Ramesses II (Egyptian empire) with 20,000 soldiers was involved in the battle. Finally both empires claim victory.

The War of Kadesh was the first battle in the history to be recorded with full details. And also greatest chariots fought ever in the history merely 5,000 to 6,000 chariots used in this battle.

Cyrus the Great

Cyrus the Great (600 BC or 576 BC – 530BC) was a great warrior and the founder of the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. Cyrus the Great was one the largest empire in the world. He expands his regain mostly southwest Asia, central Asia, and Indus River in east and up to part of Europe Mediterranean Sea in west. His achievements in Human rights, politics, war strategies and also he had an influence of both western and eastern cultural.

He also known as King of Babylon, King of Persia, King of Media, King of Anshan, Akkad and King of Sumer, King of the four corners of the World.

Spartans

Sparta is the ancient city of Greece and its peoples are called “Spartan”. Spartans soldiers were had no fear and  bravest warriors in the world. They were specially trained for war and fighting to serve in military. At the age of 7 Spartan boys were leaved their family and start training for battle. They have to spend their whole life in military only. By birth, male Spartans must appear strong otherwise the city officials will leave the kid on the hill to die.

Alexander The Great

Alexander III the Macedon (356 BC Pella – 323 BC Babylon) was a king of Macedon (Northern part of Greece). In Ancient history, Alexander the Great Considered one the largest empire in the world at the age of 30. He was a student of Great philosopher called “Aristotle”. In his lifetime he never undefeated by anyone and his kingdom stretched from Lonian sea to Himalaya. After the series of invasion, he was fall in ill and died in Babylon at 323 BC.

While he was ten, the horse was traded from Thessaly. The horse refused to mount anyone and Phillip ordered to take away. Finally, Alexander managed to turn and controlled the horse and then he named the horse “Bucephalus”. Phillip was amazed by Alexander brave act and says “"My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions. Macedon is too small for you". Throughout the whole journeys of Alexander was combined with “Bucephalus”. During the Invasion of India, Bucephalus was killed.

Alexander invaded Thrace, Illyria, Greece, Asia Minor, Syria, Babylonia, Persia, Sogdiana, and part of India.  He had titles “King of Macedon, Hegemon of the Hellenic League, Shah-an-shah of Persia, Pharaoh of Egypt and Lord of Asia”.

Chandraguptha Maurya

In 323 B.C., after the death of Alexander the new wave started in India and its sub continent. A man who defeat the strong Magadha kingdom from the Ganges valley and after next 24 years he conquered the northern India.

His name was called Chandraguptha Maurya (340 BC – 298 BC) and he was trained by the great Chanakya who had wide knowledge in economics, politics, military war, foreign affairs, administration and religion. He was a personal adviser for Chandragutha, without him there is no Mauryan empire.

In 322 B.C Chandraguptha Maurya defeat and overthrown the Nandha dynasty. He found a new empire called “Maurya Empire”. In 303 BC the war between Greek satrapies and Mauryans, he defeats the Greek king Macedonian and crowned as King of Taxila. After his death his grandson Ashoka the Great became the king of Mauyran Empire.

Battle of Gaugamela

Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC) was one of the greatest battles between Alexander the Great (Macedon) and Darius III of Persia (Achaemenid Empire).  Darius III was ready with his infantry, chariots and war elephants to fight against Alexander. Darius III suppose to won that battle but due to Alexander’s cleaver war tactics which defeat the massive Persians and his scouting force captured merely 4,000 Persian war talents.  

The other name of Battle is also known as “Battle of Arebela”.

Alexander placed various types of war tactics and attacks. Sometimes night attack also which made Persians army with more fear and Darius III awake his army even at night. 

Ashoka the Great

Ashoka the Great (304 BC- 232 BC) was a famous ancient Indian emperor who ruled from 269 BC to 232 BC. He was king of Maurya Dynasty and the grandson of Chandraguptha Maurya.  His regime was starts from part of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan in western part, Assam and Bangladesh at east, Kerala and Andra pradesh at southern part.

The Kalinga War: (265-264BC)

Ashoka invade the Kingdom of Kalinga (Bihar), before no one invades that kingdom of Kalinga from Maurya dynasty except Ashoka. He fought against with the Kalinga King “Raja Anantha Padmanabhan”. In this war there were more than 100,000 soldiers and including Kalinga civilians were killed in both sides. Ashoka had seen thousands of army men, women and civilians were killed in the war field with the bloodshed. It causes a great destruction in king Ashoka’s mind.

After the war of Kalinga, Ashoka embraced Buddhism due to the strong impact in the war of Kalinga. Later he decides to spread Buddhism to all over Asia. He played an important for the development of Buddhism in India.

Timur

Timur (1336-1405) founder of the Timurid Empire and Timurid dynasty. He ruled 35 years from 1370. He is known as "Tamerlane". He was born in Turkic (Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan).  He was also a great-grandson of Babur, Founder of Mughal Dynasty.

While he captured the city of Aleppo, he told: "I am not a man of blood, and God is my witness that in all my wars I have never been the aggressor and that my enemies have always been the authors of their own calamity."

In 1398 he invaded Delhi, India. He faced 120 war elephants were the tasks put poison. He used fire sticks and place fire bag which tied with camel and they sent the camels towards the elephants to made panic. Then he captured the city and 100,000 captivities were prisoned.

In 1400 he invaded the Christians in Georgia and Armenia. He captured 60,000 local people as slaves and most of the people were relocated. In 1401 he captured Baghdad and he killed 20,000 people.

  

Tasmanian Aborigines Genocide

During 1803 – 1823 British colonialist captured the Tasmanian island and killed thousands of  Tasmanian Tribes. In 1828 Lt.Governor George Arthur declared a law called “Black Catching”. They have thrown all the Tasmanian into the forest. Later British colonialist started hunting the Tasmanians and killed them.

Before 1803, 3,000 to 15,000 Aborigines were lived. After the British invasion 1860,s it became reduced. Only 72 men, 3 women, and a few children. They were treated like a slave.

In 1869, it became very worse only 3 females and 1 male was lived.

Last Survivor in Tasmanian Aborigines "Palawa"

Last full-blooded “Palawa” Tasmanian Aborigine female called “Trugernanner”. Even her’s last request was refused by the colonials and she’s died in 1872.  The Tasmanian chapter comes an end.

Felice Beato or Felix Beato

Felice Beato or Felix Beato (1832-1909), was one of the first war photographer and his photographs represent the first substantial works are called “Photo-Journalism”. His genres of works were war photography, Portraits, views and Panorama of the landscape and Architecture.

Beato’s travels too many places, even remote places in Europe, Asia, Japan, and North America to take pictures. He came to Asia captured some valuable pictures during the Second Opium War and Indian Rebellion of 1857. Beato’s influenced in Japan, where he worked with numerous photographers.