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Dates and timelines for the primary military conflicts and wars throughout history for the United States, Canada, Europe, and other parts of the world.

Using Historical Timelines to Document Military Service
Learn how to use military timelines or chronologies to help pinpoint the military service of your ancestors.

America's Wars
A timeline and complete history for the major wars and military conflicts of the United States, from the American Revolution through Operation Enduring Freedom. From HistoryCentral.com.

Britain - Wars & Conflicts Throughout History
Extensive links and information on the major military conflicts of Britain, including WW I and II, the Falklands War, American Revolution, and the Anglo-Boer Wars. From British History Guide, James Appleyard.

The Canadian Military Heritage Project
Site includes dates and historical background for the major wars, uprisings and conflicts in which Canadians participated.

Chronology of Wars
This timeline of world conflicts begins with the Trojan Wars of 1250 B.C. and covers through the Greek war of Independence from 1821-1829. Put your mouse over "Kinds of Wars" on the left for histories of conflicts from the Mahabharata to the Persian Gulf War.

The History Guy: United States Military History
A chronological listing of wars and conflicts from U.S. history including many smaller conflicts such as rebellions, interventions, border skirmishes.

Military History - Wars by Century
Follow the links listed in the left-hand column to explore major military wars and conflicts listed from Ancient Times through the 20th century. From Military History Guide Robert Martin.

Swishweb.com - Major Wars of Medieval and Modern Times
This chronological listing of major military conflicts around the world runs from 1066 to the present day and includes a brief description of each war and the countries involved.

The War Scholar - Historical Timeline
A comprehensive military history timeline of war and conflict across the globe from 3000 B.C. to A.D. 1999.

Wars of the War - Armed Conflict Events Data
This comprehensive source for military conflicts around the world includes wars, civil wars, revolutions and revolts, rebellions, secessions, coups, genocides, ethnic violence and assassinations. Presented in timeline format by decade from 1800-1999.

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