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Lists of wars involving the United States

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Lists of wars involving the United States

This is an index of lists detailing military conflicts involving the United States, organized by time period. Although the United States has formally declared war only five times and these declarations cover a total of 11 separate instances against specific nations, there are currently 201 non-colonial military conflicts included in these lists, 8 of which are ongoing. Between all six lists, there are currently 239 military conflicts. Formal declarations of war include the War of 1812 (United Kingdom), the Mexican–American War (Mexico), the Spanish–American War (Spain), World War I (Germany and Austria-Hungary) and World War II (Japan, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania). Since World War II, the U . has engaged in numerous military operations authorized by Congress or initiated by the executive branch without formal declarations of war; notable examples include the Cold War (the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War) and the War on terror (the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War). As of the current date, the United States is involved in 8 publicly known military engagements across 6 different wars. Wars with direct U . involvement include War on terror (Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen), the war on cartels (Operation Southern Spear) and the Iran war. Wars with indirect U . involvement include the Russo-Ukrainian war (U . involvement), the Gaza war (U . involvement), and the Israel–Hezbollah conflict.

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· Lists
Summary: Native American confederacies stood as the primary opponents to English expansion, defining this period through early survival conflicts with colonists, such as the Anglo-Powhatan Wars in Virginia and the Pequot War in Southern New England. As colonial populations rapidly grew, the friction escalated into devastating regional struggles lik
Summary: Native American confederacies stood as the primary opponents to English expansion, defining this period through early survival conflicts with colonists, such as the Anglo-Powhatan Wars in Virginia and the Pequot War in Southern New England. As colonial populations rapidly grew, the friction escalated into devastating regional struggles lik
1609–1700
Summary: Native American confederacies stood as the primary opponents to English expansion, defining this period through early survival conflicts with colonists, such as the Anglo-Powhatan Wars in Virginia and the Pequot War in Southern New England. As colonial populations rapidly grew, the friction escalated into devastating regional struggles lik
1701–1774
1701–1774
1609–1700
1701–1774
Col 2
List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
List of 18th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
Summary: The Thirteen Colonies were drawn directly into a series of major European power struggles transposed onto North American soil, where imperial rivalries between Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of France, and Spanish Empire played out across the wilderness frontiers. Conflicts like Queen Anne's War and King George's War forced American col
Summary: The Thirteen Colonies were drawn directly into a series of major European power struggles transposed onto North American soil, where imperial rivalries between Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of France, and Spanish Empire played out across the wilderness frontiers. Conflicts like Queen Anne's War and King George's War forced American col
1609–1700
Summary: The Thirteen Colonies were drawn directly into a series of major European power struggles transposed onto North American soil, where imperial rivalries between Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of France, and Spanish Empire played out across the wilderness frontiers. Conflicts like Queen Anne's War and King George's War forced American col
1775–1800
1775–1800
1609–1700
1775–1800
Col 2
List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
List of wars involving the United States in the 18th century
Thirteen Colonies of British America before U . Independence
United States   Countries the United States have fought in, attacked or declared war based on locations on the lists   Ongoing wars directly involving the United States Map of the terrestrial Geographic Combat Commands of the United States
Summary: The American Revolutionary War successfully secured United States independence from the British Empire. Following the revolution, the new nation immediately faced localized conflicts as it sought to stabilize its fragile economy, assert federal authority over its frontiers, and protect its borders. These efforts led to the Northwest Indian
Summary: The American Revolutionary War successfully secured United States independence from the British Empire. Following the revolution, the new nation immediately faced localized conflicts as it sought to stabilize its fragile economy, assert federal authority over its frontiers, and protect its borders. These efforts led to the Northwest Indian
1609–1700
Summary: The American Revolutionary War successfully secured United States independence from the British Empire. Following the revolution, the new nation immediately faced localized conflicts as it sought to stabilize its fragile economy, assert federal authority over its frontiers, and protect its borders. These efforts led to the Northwest Indian
1801–1850
1801–1850
1609–1700
1801–1850
Col 2
List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
List of wars involving the United States in the first half of the 19th century
Summary: The first half of the 19th century featured the War of 1812 against Great Britain, which solidified American sovereignty, alongside the Barbary Wars to defend shipping interests in the Mediterranean Sea. This era also saw extensive internal conflicts, including the Seminole Wars and the implementation of the Indian Removal Act, which forci
Summary: The first half of the 19th century featured the War of 1812 against Great Britain, which solidified American sovereignty, alongside the Barbary Wars to defend shipping interests in the Mediterranean Sea. This era also saw extensive internal conflicts, including the Seminole Wars and the implementation of the Indian Removal Act, which forci
1609–1700
Summary: The first half of the 19th century featured the War of 1812 against Great Britain, which solidified American sovereignty, alongside the Barbary Wars to defend shipping interests in the Mediterranean Sea. This era also saw extensive internal conflicts, including the Seminole Wars and the implementation of the Indian Removal Act, which forci
1851–1900
1851–1900
1609–1700
1851–1900
Col 2
List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
List of wars involving the United States in the second half of the 19th century
Summary: The second half of 19th century was dominated by the American Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in United States history, which preserved the Union and abolished slavery. The late 1800s were also characterized by the ongoing American Indian Wars in the West and the expansionist Spanish–American War, which resulted in the acquisition of Gua
Summary: The second half of 19th century was dominated by the American Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in United States history, which preserved the Union and abolished slavery. The late 1800s were also characterized by the ongoing American Indian Wars in the West and the expansionist Spanish–American War, which resulted in the acquisition of Gua
1609–1700
Summary: The second half of 19th century was dominated by the American Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in United States history, which preserved the Union and abolished slavery. The late 1800s were also characterized by the ongoing American Indian Wars in the West and the expansionist Spanish–American War, which resulted in the acquisition of Gua
1901–2000
1901–2000
1609–1700
1901–2000
Col 2
List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
List of wars involving the United States in the 20th century
Summary: After the final engagements of the American Indian Wars in the early 1900s, the 20th century emerged as the costliest and bloodiest era for the nation in foreign conflicts. As its domestic frontiers closed, the United States increasingly turned its attention outward, expanding its geopolitical influence across the Atlantic and Pacific ocea
Summary: After the final engagements of the American Indian Wars in the early 1900s, the 20th century emerged as the costliest and bloodiest era for the nation in foreign conflicts. As its domestic frontiers closed, the United States increasingly turned its attention outward, expanding its geopolitical influence across the Atlantic and Pacific ocea
1609–1700
Summary: After the final engagements of the American Indian Wars in the early 1900s, the 20th century emerged as the costliest and bloodiest era for the nation in foreign conflicts. As its domestic frontiers closed, the United States increasingly turned its attention outward, expanding its geopolitical influence across the Atlantic and Pacific ocea
2001–present
2001–present
1609–1700
2001–present
Col 2
List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
List of wars involving the United States in the 21st century
Summary: Following the September 11 attacks, the United States launched the global War on Terror. This campaign involved significant military operations in the Middle East, such as the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. Operations later expanded into complex counter-insurgency campaigns alongside international coalitions against Al-Qaeda and ISIS
Summary: Following the September 11 attacks, the United States launched the global War on Terror. This campaign involved significant military operations in the Middle East, such as the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. Operations later expanded into complex counter-insurgency campaigns alongside international coalitions against Al-Qaeda and ISIS
1609–1700
Summary: Following the September 11 attacks, the United States launched the global War on Terror. This campaign involved significant military operations in the Middle East, such as the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. Operations later expanded into complex counter-insurgency campaigns alongside international coalitions against Al-Qaeda and ISIS
1609–1700
List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
Thirteen Colonies of British America before U . Independence
Summary: Native American confederacies stood as the primary opponents to English expansion, defining this period through early survival conflicts with colonists, such as the Anglo-Powhatan Wars in Virginia and the Pequot War in Southern New England. As colonial populations rapidly grew, the friction escalated into devastating regional struggles lik
1701–1774
List of 18th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies
Summary: The Thirteen Colonies were drawn directly into a series of major European power struggles transposed onto North American soil, where imperial rivalries between Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of France, and Spanish Empire played out across the wilderness frontiers. Conflicts like Queen Anne's War and King George's War forced American col
1775–1800
List of wars involving the United States in the 18th century
United States Countries the United States have fought in, attacked or declared war based on locations on the lists Ongoing wars directly involving the United States Map of the terrestrial Geographic Combat Commands of the United States
Summary: The American Revolutionary War successfully secured United States independence from the British Empire. Following the revolution, the new nation immediately faced localized conflicts as it sought to stabilize its fragile economy, assert federal authority over its frontiers, and protect its borders. These efforts led to the Northwest Indian
1801–1850
List of wars involving the United States in the first half of the 19th century
Summary: The first half of the 19th century featured the War of 1812 against Great Britain, which solidified American sovereignty, alongside the Barbary Wars to defend shipping interests in the Mediterranean Sea. This era also saw extensive internal conflicts, including the Seminole Wars and the implementation of the Indian Removal Act, which forci
1851–1900
List of wars involving the United States in the second half of the 19th century
Summary: The second half of 19th century was dominated by the American Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in United States history, which preserved the Union and abolished slavery. The late 1800s were also characterized by the ongoing American Indian Wars in the West and the expansionist Spanish–American War, which resulted in the acquisition of Gua
1901–2000
List of wars involving the United States in the 20th century
Summary: After the final engagements of the American Indian Wars in the early 1900s, the 20th century emerged as the costliest and bloodiest era for the nation in foreign conflicts. As its domestic frontiers closed, the United States increasingly turned its attention outward, expanding its geopolitical influence across the Atlantic and Pacific ocea
2001–present
List of wars involving the United States in the 21st century
Summary: Following the September 11 attacks, the United States launched the global War on Terror. This campaign involved significant military operations in the Middle East, such as the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. Operations later expanded into complex counter-insurgency campaigns alongside international coalitions against Al-Qaeda and ISIS
· Notes
1. Under Article I, Section 8 of the U . Constitution, Congress holds the exclusive power to declare war. The United States has only officially declared war five times in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the Spanish–American War, World War I, and World War II. These declarations cover a total of 11 separate instances against specific nat
1. Under Article I, Section 8 of the U . Constitution, Congress holds the exclusive power to declare war. The United States has only officially declared war five times in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the Spanish–American War, World War I, and World War II. These declarations cover a total of 11 separate instances against specific nat
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
1. Under Article I, Section 8 of the U . Constitution, Congress holds the exclusive power to declare war. The United States has only officially declared war five times in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the Spanish–American War, World War I, and World War II. These declarations cover a total of 11 separate instances against specific nat
2. There are several related articles that cover other forms of violence, such as Attacks on the United States, List of rebellions in the United States, List of massacres in the United States, and list of Family feuds in the United States. List of conflicts in the United States covers any type of violent action in the U ., ranging from isolated ho
2. There are several related articles that cover other forms of violence, such as Attacks on the United States, List of rebellions in the United States, List of massacres in the United States, and list of Family feuds in the United States. List of conflicts in the United States covers any type of violent action in the U ., ranging from isolated ho
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
2. There are several related articles that cover other forms of violence, such as Attacks on the United States, List of rebellions in the United States, List of massacres in the United States, and list of Family feuds in the United States. List of conflicts in the United States covers any type of violent action in the U ., ranging from isolated ho
3. These lists do not focus on small-scale rebellions, single terror attacks, riots, assassinations, labor wars, state wars, feuds, range wars, or gang wars, as much as military conflicts involving the United States military (U . Army, U . Navy, U . Marine Corps, U . Airforce, U . Coast Guard (when acting in a military capacity), U . Space Fo
3. These lists do not focus on small-scale rebellions, single terror attacks, riots, assassinations, labor wars, state wars, feuds, range wars, or gang wars, as much as military conflicts involving the United States military (U . Army, U . Navy, U . Marine Corps, U . Airforce, U . Coast Guard (when acting in a military capacity), U . Space Fo
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
3. These lists do not focus on small-scale rebellions, single terror attacks, riots, assassinations, labor wars, state wars, feuds, range wars, or gang wars, as much as military conflicts involving the United States military (U . Army, U . Navy, U . Marine Corps, U . Airforce, U . Coast Guard (when acting in a military capacity), U . Space Fo
4. These lists may include operations against piracy, if it involves the United States military, but generally should cover a whole operation and not a single action or battle, unless that particular operation was wide but only consisted of one major battle. For example, Operation Ocean Shield included several conflicts such as the Dai Hong Dan inc
4. These lists may include operations against piracy, if it involves the United States military, but generally should cover a whole operation and not a single action or battle, unless that particular operation was wide but only consisted of one major battle. For example, Operation Ocean Shield included several conflicts such as the Dai Hong Dan inc
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
4. These lists may include operations against piracy, if it involves the United States military, but generally should cover a whole operation and not a single action or battle, unless that particular operation was wide but only consisted of one major battle. For example, Operation Ocean Shield included several conflicts such as the Dai Hong Dan inc
5. List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies and List of 18th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies both serve as a historical prequel, in that they focus on the colonies and territories that would later make up the United States. As such, the criteria will be similar and different in several respects.
5. List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies and List of 18th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies both serve as a historical prequel, in that they focus on the colonies and territories that would later make up the United States. As such, the criteria will be similar and different in several respects.
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
5. List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies and List of 18th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies both serve as a historical prequel, in that they focus on the colonies and territories that would later make up the United States. As such, the criteria will be similar and different in several respects.
6. These lists do not include conflicts where the United States was involved only in providing military aid (weapons, ammunition, vehicles and other equipment), humanitarian aid, financial assistance or diplomatic support to other parties (e ., Bangladesh Liberation War, Calderonista invasion of Costa Rica, Operation Unified Assistance, Nepalese C
6. These lists do not include conflicts where the United States was involved only in providing military aid (weapons, ammunition, vehicles and other equipment), humanitarian aid, financial assistance or diplomatic support to other parties (e ., Bangladesh Liberation War, Calderonista invasion of Costa Rica, Operation Unified Assistance, Nepalese C
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
6. These lists do not include conflicts where the United States was involved only in providing military aid (weapons, ammunition, vehicles and other equipment), humanitarian aid, financial assistance or diplomatic support to other parties (e ., Bangladesh Liberation War, Calderonista invasion of Costa Rica, Operation Unified Assistance, Nepalese C
7. These lists may include operations involving capturing of military or merchant vessels and/or military personnel either from the United States to another nation or enemy Non-state actor; or from another nation or Non-state actor to the United States. For example the 2016 U .–Iran naval incident and the takeover of the MV Morning Glory by Navy S
7. These lists may include operations involving capturing of military or merchant vessels and/or military personnel either from the United States to another nation or enemy Non-state actor; or from another nation or Non-state actor to the United States. For example the 2016 U .–Iran naval incident and the takeover of the MV Morning Glory by Navy S
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
7. These lists may include operations involving capturing of military or merchant vessels and/or military personnel either from the United States to another nation or enemy Non-state actor; or from another nation or Non-state actor to the United States. For example the 2016 U .–Iran naval incident and the takeover of the MV Morning Glory by Navy S
Criteria for inclusion on these lists
1. Under Article I, Section 8 of the U . Constitution, Congress holds the exclusive power to declare war. The United States has only officially declared war five times in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the Spanish–American War, World War I, and World War II. These declarations cover a total of 11 separate instances against specific nat
2. There are several related articles that cover other forms of violence, such as Attacks on the United States, List of rebellions in the United States, List of massacres in the United States, and list of Family feuds in the United States. List of conflicts in the United States covers any type of violent action in the U ., ranging from isolated ho
3. These lists do not focus on small-scale rebellions, single terror attacks, riots, assassinations, labor wars, state wars, feuds, range wars, or gang wars, as much as military conflicts involving the United States military (U . Army, U . Navy, U . Marine Corps, U . Airforce, U . Coast Guard (when acting in a military capacity), U . Space Fo
4. These lists may include operations against piracy, if it involves the United States military, but generally should cover a whole operation and not a single action or battle, unless that particular operation was wide but only consisted of one major battle. For example, Operation Ocean Shield included several conflicts such as the Dai Hong Dan inc
5. List of 17th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies and List of 18th-century wars involving the Thirteen Colonies both serve as a historical prequel, in that they focus on the colonies and territories that would later make up the United States. As such, the criteria will be similar and different in several respects.
6. These lists do not include conflicts where the United States was involved only in providing military aid (weapons, ammunition, vehicles and other equipment), humanitarian aid, financial assistance or diplomatic support to other parties (e ., Bangladesh Liberation War, Calderonista invasion of Costa Rica, Operation Unified Assistance, Nepalese C
7. These lists may include operations involving capturing of military or merchant vessels and/or military personnel either from the United States to another nation or enemy Non-state actor; or from another nation or Non-state actor to the United States. For example the 2016 U .–Iran naval incident and the takeover of the MV Morning Glory by Navy S
· Notes
Assassinations or assassination attempts: Assassination of John F. Kennedy or the Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Assassinations or assassination attempts: Assassination of John F. Kennedy or the Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Assassinations or assassination attempts: Assassination of John F. Kennedy or the Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Attacks on diplomatic missions: U . embassy bombing in Ankara, U . embassy attack in Sarajevo or the Lima bombing.
Attacks on diplomatic missions: U . embassy bombing in Ankara, U . embassy attack in Sarajevo or the Lima bombing.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Attacks on diplomatic missions: U . embassy bombing in Ankara, U . embassy attack in Sarajevo or the Lima bombing.
Coup d'état or coup attempts: The Business plot or the Newburgh Conspiracy.
Coup d'état or coup attempts: The Business plot or the Newburgh Conspiracy.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Coup d'état or coup attempts: The Business plot or the Newburgh Conspiracy.
Cyber Wars: Operation Olympic Games or Operation Ababil.
Cyber Wars: Operation Olympic Games or Operation Ababil.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Cyber Wars: Operation Olympic Games or Operation Ababil.
Evacuations from an active war zone: Operation Silver Wake, Operation Eastern Exit or Operation Shining Express.
Evacuations from an active war zone: Operation Silver Wake, Operation Eastern Exit or Operation Shining Express.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Evacuations from an active war zone: Operation Silver Wake, Operation Eastern Exit or Operation Shining Express.
Feuds: The Hatfield's and McCoy feud or the Earp Vendetta Ride.
Feuds: The Hatfield's and McCoy feud or the Earp Vendetta Ride.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Feuds: The Hatfield's and McCoy feud or the Earp Vendetta Ride.
Filibuster Wars: The Texas Revolution, actions of the Ever Victorious Army, most of the William Walker Wars.
Filibuster Wars: The Texas Revolution, actions of the Ever Victorious Army, most of the William Walker Wars.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Filibuster Wars: The Texas Revolution, actions of the Ever Victorious Army, most of the William Walker Wars.
Gang Wars: The Dead Rabbits riot or the Castellammarese War.
Gang Wars: The Dead Rabbits riot or the Castellammarese War.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Gang Wars: The Dead Rabbits riot or the Castellammarese War.
Humanitarian military operations: Operation Unified Response, Operation Tomodachi or Operation Sahayogi Haat.
Humanitarian military operations: Operation Unified Response, Operation Tomodachi or Operation Sahayogi Haat.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Humanitarian military operations: Operation Unified Response, Operation Tomodachi or Operation Sahayogi Haat.
Isolated terrorist attacks: The Black Tom Bombing or the Beirut barracks bombings.
Isolated terrorist attacks: The Black Tom Bombing or the Beirut barracks bombings.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Isolated terrorist attacks: The Black Tom Bombing or the Beirut barracks bombings.
Labor Wars: The Great Railroad Strike or the Coal Wars.
Labor Wars: The Great Railroad Strike or the Coal Wars.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Labor Wars: The Great Railroad Strike or the Coal Wars.
Mutinies: The Somers Mutiny or the Port Chicago mutiny.
Mutinies: The Somers Mutiny or the Port Chicago mutiny.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Mutinies: The Somers Mutiny or the Port Chicago mutiny.
NATO exercises and U . military exercises: Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, Operation Saber Strike or Steadfast Defender.
NATO exercises and U . military exercises: Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, Operation Saber Strike or Steadfast Defender.
Examples for criteria that are not included
NATO exercises and U . military exercises: Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, Operation Saber Strike or Steadfast Defender.
NATO Enhanced Vigilance Activities: Operation Eastern Sentry, Arctic Sentry, Operation Active Fence or Operation Sea Guardian.
NATO Enhanced Vigilance Activities: Operation Eastern Sentry, Arctic Sentry, Operation Active Fence or Operation Sea Guardian.
Examples for criteria that are not included
NATO Enhanced Vigilance Activities: Operation Eastern Sentry, Arctic Sentry, Operation Active Fence or Operation Sea Guardian.
Posses: Ned Christie's War or the Willie Boy Manhhunt.
Posses: Ned Christie's War or the Willie Boy Manhhunt.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Posses: Ned Christie's War or the Willie Boy Manhhunt.
Post 1924 Indian Citizenship Act Conflicts with Native Americans: The Occupation of Alcatraz or the Wounded Knee Occupation.
Post 1924 Indian Citizenship Act Conflicts with Native Americans: The Occupation of Alcatraz or the Wounded Knee Occupation.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Post 1924 Indian Citizenship Act Conflicts with Native Americans: The Occupation of Alcatraz or the Wounded Knee Occupation.
Range Wars: The Johnson County War or the Castaic Range War.
Range Wars: The Johnson County War or the Castaic Range War.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Range Wars: The Johnson County War or the Castaic Range War.
Rebellions: The Whiskey Rebellion or the Ruby Ridge Siege, as well as Slave rebellions.
Rebellions: The Whiskey Rebellion or the Ruby Ridge Siege, as well as Slave rebellions.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Rebellions: The Whiskey Rebellion or the Ruby Ridge Siege, as well as Slave rebellions.
Riots: The L . Riots or the Battle of Liberty Place.
Riots: The L . Riots or the Battle of Liberty Place.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Riots: The L . Riots or the Battle of Liberty Place.
Shows of force/Gunboat diplomacy: The Panama crisis of 1885, Operation Brother Sam, and the 2011–2012 Strait of Hormuz dispute.
Shows of force/Gunboat diplomacy: The Panama crisis of 1885, Operation Brother Sam, and the 2011–2012 Strait of Hormuz dispute.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Shows of force/Gunboat diplomacy: The Panama crisis of 1885, Operation Brother Sam, and the 2011–2012 Strait of Hormuz dispute.
Sole conflicts involving U . military contractors or private contractors: The Benghazi attack.
Sole conflicts involving U . military contractors or private contractors: The Benghazi attack.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Sole conflicts involving U . military contractors or private contractors: The Benghazi attack.
Space-based incidents: Operation Burnt Frost
Space-based incidents: Operation Burnt Frost
Examples for criteria that are not included
Space-based incidents: Operation Burnt Frost
State or local wars: The Toledo War or the Battle of Athens.
State or local wars: The Toledo War or the Battle of Athens.
Examples for criteria that are not included
State or local wars: The Toledo War or the Battle of Athens.
Trade Wars: China–United States trade war or United States trade war with Canada and Mexico.
Trade Wars: China–United States trade war or United States trade war with Canada and Mexico.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Trade Wars: China–United States trade war or United States trade war with Canada and Mexico.
UN Peacekeeping Missions and Non-UN Peacekeeping Missions: The International Force East Timor, the Kosovo Force or the Multinational Force and Observers.
UN Peacekeeping Missions and Non-UN Peacekeeping Missions: The International Force East Timor, the Kosovo Force or the Multinational Force and Observers.
Examples for criteria that are not included
UN Peacekeeping Missions and Non-UN Peacekeeping Missions: The International Force East Timor, the Kosovo Force or the Multinational Force and Observers.
Examples for criteria that are not included
Assassinations or assassination attempts: Assassination of John F. Kennedy or the Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Attacks on diplomatic missions: U . embassy bombing in Ankara, U . embassy attack in Sarajevo or the Lima bombing.
Coup d'état or coup attempts: The Business plot or the Newburgh Conspiracy.
Cyber Wars: Operation Olympic Games or Operation Ababil.
Evacuations from an active war zone: Operation Silver Wake, Operation Eastern Exit or Operation Shining Express.
Feuds: The Hatfield's and McCoy feud or the Earp Vendetta Ride.
Filibuster Wars: The Texas Revolution, actions of the Ever Victorious Army, most of the William Walker Wars.
Gang Wars: The Dead Rabbits riot or the Castellammarese War.
Humanitarian military operations: Operation Unified Response, Operation Tomodachi or Operation Sahayogi Haat.
Isolated terrorist attacks: The Black Tom Bombing or the Beirut barracks bombings.
Labor Wars: The Great Railroad Strike or the Coal Wars.
Mutinies: The Somers Mutiny or the Port Chicago mutiny.
NATO exercises and U . military exercises: Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, Operation Saber Strike or Steadfast Defender.
NATO Enhanced Vigilance Activities: Operation Eastern Sentry, Arctic Sentry, Operation Active Fence or Operation Sea Guardian.
Posses: Ned Christie's War or the Willie Boy Manhhunt.
Post 1924 Indian Citizenship Act Conflicts with Native Americans: The Occupation of Alcatraz or the Wounded Knee Occupation.
Range Wars: The Johnson County War or the Castaic Range War.
Rebellions: The Whiskey Rebellion or the Ruby Ridge Siege, as well as Slave rebellions.
Riots: The L . Riots or the Battle of Liberty Place.
Shows of force/Gunboat diplomacy: The Panama crisis of 1885, Operation Brother Sam, and the 2011–2012 Strait of Hormuz dispute.
Sole conflicts involving U . military contractors or private contractors: The Benghazi attack.
Space-based incidents: Operation Burnt Frost
State or local wars: The Toledo War or the Battle of Athens.
Trade Wars: China–United States trade war or United States trade war with Canada and Mexico.
UN Peacekeeping Missions and Non-UN Peacekeeping Missions: The International Force East Timor, the Kosovo Force or the Multinational Force and Observers.

References

  1. The United States provides military support, training, or shares intelligence with one or more parties in a conflict wit
  2. Please go to the colonial wars lists for more specifics about the criteria for those lists.
  3. Unless there is an active U . military defense or response in an isolated incident.
  4. A form of military conflicts that takes place in cyberspace with cyber weapons.
  5. If it is demonstrated that an evacuation which is isolated from any other conflict, became a fighting withdrawal whereby
  6. This criterion is for wars involving American filibusters alone, not wars where the United States military fought with f
  7. Some terrorist attacks, such as 9/11 or the 2021 Kabul airport attack, may be considered as a part of a wider military s
  8. These conflicts may be considered a type of rebellion, even if the United States military were involved.
  9. For the purposes of these lists mutinies will be considered rebellions and will not be included on these lists.
  10. If it can be demonstrated that the U . military participated in a posse conflict and if it is either sizable enough to b
  11. Before this act Native American Nations were considered sovereign Domestic dependent nations by the U . Federal governme
  12. The Civil War and Bleeding Kansas taken together were wider conflicts than the average rebellion. As such, editors mark
  13. Even if the United States military were involved for riot control.
  14. If a show of force turns is or turned into a shooting action then it may be included on these lists. For example, the 20
  15. It must be verified that private military contractors were operating in a conflict under American military and/or intell
  16. Space Incidents for the purposes of these lists are to be distinguished between any future hypothetical space based mili
  17. If a peacekeeping mission turns into a conflict, it can be added to the lists.
  18. www
    https://www.gettysburgflag.com/history-of-american-wars?srsltid=AfmBOopBmL54clfRhER4l1X5WOybIyK4sVvb5RAZ7NyBnLB82N30ZDbw
  19. United States Senate
    https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/declarations-of-war.htm
  20. World Book Encyclopedia, 2025 ed., s . "War"
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