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Here you go Prateek ...............
Use of the US Military Outside the US
The American Revolution
From 1775 to 1782, the Americans faced off against the largest empire in the world. Led by General Washington they won. Learn about the causes of the war, and follow each battle in this section.
The War of 1812
Some call it the Second War of Independence, for when it ended and the US had fought Great Britain to a stalemate, America's independence was assured.
Mexican-American War
dispute over Texas joining the Union resulted in US conquest of California and the balance of the Southwest
The Civil War
It was America's bloodiest war as brother fought brother.
The Spanish-American War
America became a world power with its victory over the Spanish in this war.
World War I
Millions died in the fields of Europe, sometimes while fighting over a few disputed yards.
World War II
It was a war like no other, and covered all corners of the gobe.
The Korean War
Some call it the forgotten war, but for two years America fought a full fledged war to keep South Korea free.
Vietnam War
It was the longest war that the United States fought and the only one that the United States lost.
Desert Storm
The last war America took part in the 20th century took place when Kuwait was invaded by Iraq.
Operation Enduring Freedom
War came to America on September 11th 2001 with an attack on NY and Washington. Not since the Battle of Antietem had so many Americans perished in a day.
Iraqi Freedom
On March 19th 2003 the United States invaded Iraq to overthrow the government of Saddam Hussein. Over three years later, US troops continue to fight an insurgency there.
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