Wars, Battles & Armed Conflicts, SOU-TUP
Wars, battles, and other domestic or international conflicts, whether armed or diplomatic, are often the outcome of a dispute over natural resources or a struggle for power, influence, and wealth. Major conflicts between nations, peoples, and political groups can end up shifting the cultural and political geography of the world and can also effect change, whether intentional or not, in societal values and the balance of power.
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South African War
South African War, war fought from October 11, 1899, to May 31, 1902, between Great Britain and the two Boer (Afrikaner)......
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, invasion of Afghanistan in late December 1979 by troops from the Soviet Union.......
Spanish Armada
Spanish Armada, the great fleet sent by King Philip II of Spain in 1588 to invade England in conjunction with a......
Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War, (1936â39), military revolt against the Republican government of Spain, supported by conservative......
Spanish Succession, War of the
War of the Spanish Succession, (1701â14), conflict that arose out of the disputed succession to the throne of Spain......
Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War, (1898), conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in......
special operations warfare
special operations warfare, unconventional military actions against enemy vulnerabilities that are undertaken by......
Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, (8â21 May 1864), Union failure to smash or outflank Confederate forces defending......
Stalingrad, Battle of
Battle of Stalingrad, (July 17, 1942âFebruary 2, 1943), successful Soviet defense of the city of Stalingrad (now......
Stamford Bridge, Battle of
Battle of Stamford Bridge, battle fought between Saxon and Viking forces on September 25, 1066, about 7 miles east......
Stirling Bridge, Battle of
The kings of England repeatedly sought to extend their rule north of the border into Scotland. The death of Margaret,......
Stones River, Battle of
Battle of Stones River, (December 31, 1862âJanuary 2, 1863), bloody but indecisive American Civil War clash in......
Stono rebellion
Stono rebellion, large slave uprising on September 9, 1739, near the Stono River, 20 miles (30 km) southwest of......
storming of the Bastille
storming of the Bastille, iconic conflict of the French Revolution. On July 14, 1789, fears that King Louis XVI......
strategic bombing
strategic bombing, approach to aerial bombardment designed to destroy a countryâs ability to wage war by demoralizing......
strategic weapons system
strategic weapons system, any weapons system designed to strike an enemy at the source of his military, economic,......
strategy
strategy, in warfare, the science or art of employing all the military, economic, political, and other resources......
- Introduction
- Ancient Warfare, Tactics, Logistics
- Medieval Warfare, Tactics, Logistics
- French Revolution, Modern Strategies
- Total War, Tactics, Logistics
- Nuclear Deterrence, Arms Race, Cold War
- Arms Control, Negotiation, Diplomacy
- National Liberation, Wars, Tactics
- Terrorism, Tactics, Planning
- 21st Century, Transformation, Military
submarine
submarine, any naval vessel that is capable of propelling itself beneath the water as well as on the waterâs surface.......
Sussex Incident
Sussex Incident, (March 24, 1916), torpedoing of a French cross-Channel passenger steamer, the Sussex, by a German......
Svantovit
Svantovit, Slavic war god. His citadel-temple at Arkona was destroyed in the 12th century by invading Christian...
SWAPO Party of Namibia
SWAPO Party of Namibia, political party that began as a liberation movement in Namibia (formerly South West Africa)......
Syracuse, Siege of
The peace of Nicias of 421 bce did not end the Peloponnesian War. Within a few years, new Athenian leaders were......
Syracuse, Siege of
Fought as part of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage, the siege and capture of Syracuse by Rome 214â212......
Syrian Civil War
In March 2011 Syriaâs government, led by Pres. Bashar al-Assad, faced an unprecedented challenge to its authority......
Syrian Wars
Syrian Wars, (3rd century bce), five conflicts fought between the leading Hellenistic states, chiefly the Seleucid......
tactical weapons system
tactical weapons system, system integrating tactical weapons with electronic equipment for target acquisition,......
tactics
tactics, in warfare, the art and science of fighting battles on land, on sea, and in the air. It is concerned with......
- Introduction
- Adaptability, Versatility, Flexibility
- Military History, Strategy, Warfare
- Chariot Warfare, Ancient Armies, Cavalry
- Roman Legion, Strategy, Warfare
- Medieval, West, Warfare
- Bowmen, Pikemen, Infantry
- Firearms, Strategy, Warfare
- Linear, Formation, Strategy
- French Revolution, Revolutionaries, Uprising
- Waterloo, Bulge, Strategy
- Defensive Strategies, Maneuvers, & Tactics
- Armored Warfare, Blitzkrieg, Maneuvering
- Mobility, Armor, Firepower
- Conventional War, Terrorism, Strategy
- Cybersecurity, Autonomy, AI
Taginae, Battle of
Battle of Taginae, (June or July 552), decisive engagement fought near what is now the town of Gualdo Tadino, Italy.......
Taiping Rebellion
Taiping Rebellion, radical political and religious upheaval that was probably the most important event in China......
Taiwan Strait crises
Taiwan Strait crises, a series of confrontations between the Peopleâs Republic of China (P.R.C.) and the Republic......
Talikota, Battle of
Battle of Talikota, confrontation in the Deccan region of southern India between the forces of the Hindu raja of......
Tanga, Battle of
Battle of Tanga, the opening battle in German East Africa (Tanzania) on November 2â5, 1914, during World War I......
Tanker War
Tanker War, maritime component of the Iran-Iraq War (1980â88) that involved strikes on oil tankers and merchant......
Tannenberg, Battle of
Battle of Tannenberg, (August 26â30, 1914), World War I battle fought at Tannenberg, East Prussia (now StÄbark,......
Taraori, Battles of
Battles of Taraori, (1191), series of engagements that opened all of north India to Muslim control. The battles......
TenochtitlĂĄn, Battle of
Battle of TenochtitlĂĄn, (May 22âAugust 13, 1521), military engagement between the Aztecs and a coalition of Spanish......
terrorism
terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring......
Tet Offensive
Tet Offensive, attacks staged by North Vietnamese forces beginning in the early hours of January 31, 1968, during......
Teutoburg Forest, Battle of the
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, (Autumn, 9 ce), conflict between the Roman Empire and Germanic insurgents. The......
Tewkesbury, Battle of
Battle of Tewkesbury, (May 4, 1471), in the English Wars of the Roses, the Yorkist king Edward IVâs final victory......
Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution, war fought from October 1835 to April 1836 between Mexico and Texas colonists that resulted in......
Texel, Battle of
Battle of Texel, the last engagement of the Anglo-Dutch Wars, fought on August 21, 1673, between the Dutch navy......
Thames, Battle of the
Battle of the Thames, (Oct. 5, 1813), in the War of 1812, decisive U.S. victory over British and Indian forces......
Thapsus, Battle of
Battle of Thapsus, (February 6, 46 bce [Julian calendar]), in ancient Roman history, battle during the civil war......
The 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt
A series of disputesânotably the question of the legitimate succession to the French crownâlaunched the Hundred......
The Great War Infographic of Deaths and Milestones
The infographic presents an overview of World War I, also called the Great War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918.......
The Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs, 1519â21
Reports of riches discovered by Spanish expeditions to YucatĂĄn in 1517 played a role in turning the attention of......
The Vietnam War and the media
Vietnam became a subject of large-scale news coverage in the United States only after substantial numbers of U.S.......
theatre missile defense
theatre missile defense (TMD), deployment of nuclear and conventional missiles for the purpose of maintaining security......
Thermopylae, Battle of
Battle of Thermopylae, (480 bce), battle in central Greece at the mountain pass of Thermopylae during the Persian......
Third Battle of Panipat (1761)
Third Battle of Panipat (1761), the last of the three battles that took place between 1526 and 1761 at Panipat......
Third Crusade
Third Crusade, military expedition (1189â92) that was mounted by western European Christians in an attempt to retake......
Third Servile War
Third Servile War, (73â71 bce) slave rebellion against Rome led by the gladiator Spartacus. Spartacus was a Thracian......
Thirteen Yearsâ War
Thirteen Yearsâ War, (1454â66), war between Poland and the Teutonic Knights that began as a revolt by the Prussian......
Thirty Yearsâ War
Thirty Yearsâ War, (1618â48), in European history, a series of wars fought by various nations for various reasons,......
Thousand Days, The War of a
The War of a Thousand Days, (1899â1903), Colombian civil war between Liberals and Conservatives that resulted in......
Thousand, Expedition of the
Expedition of the Thousand, campaign undertaken in 1860 by Giuseppe Garibaldi that overthrew the Bourbon Kingdom......
Three Henrys, War of the
War of the Three Henrys, (1587â89), the last of the Wars of Religion in France in the late 16th century, fought......
Three Kings, Battle of the
Battle of the Three Kings, (Aug. 4, 1578), defeat dealt the invading Portuguese armies of King Sebastian by the......
Ticonderoga, Battle of
Battle of Ticonderoga, engagement in the American Revolution. Held by the British since 1759, Fort Ticonderoga......
Timeline of the Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad marked a turning point in World War II. This timeline identifies the key events during......
Timeline of the Dunkirk Evacuation
The evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and other Allied troops from the French seaport of Dunkirk......
Timeline of the First Opium War
Disputes over trade, drug smuggling, and diplomacy led to the First Opium War. Hereâs a timeline of notable events......
Timeline of World War II
The deadliest conflict in human history lasted almost exactly six years, beginning with Germanyâs invasion of Poland......
Tippecanoe, Battle of
Battle of Tippecanoe, victory of a seasoned U.S. expeditionary force under Major General William Henry Harrison......
Tiradentes Conspiracy
Tiradentes Conspiracy, (1789), plot organized in the captaincy of Minas Gerais, Brazil, against the Portuguese......
Today in HistoryâApril 26: The Midnight Ride of Sybil Ludington
Paul Revere, but make it a 16-year-old girl. Enter Sybil Ludington. On this day in 1777, she rode some 40 miles......
Today in HistoryâAugust 22: The Wars of the Roses: A Flowery Face-Off Ends
Englandâs houses of Lancaster and Yorkâboth descended from the same royal lineâhad feuded and backstabbed for three......
Today in HistoryâAugust 27: The Anglo-Zanzibar War StartsâŠand Ends
On this day in 1896, the shortest war in history happened. Youâd be forgiven for missing the Anglo-Zanzibar War......
Today in HistoryâJanuary 10: An Irreversible Decision
On a starlit night in 49 bce, Julius Caesar and his army crossed the Rubicon Riverâwhich was more of a stream,......
Today in HistoryâJanuary 23: The Day the âEndless Warâ Didnât End
On this day in 1973, U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon addressed the nation to announce what could be called a historic......
Today in HistoryâJuly 3: The End of the Battle of Gettysburg
Gen. Robert E. Lee was probably feeling pretty good on the morning of July 1, 1863. The American Civil War, which......
Today in HistoryâMay 26: The British and Allied Forces Escape at Dunkirk
It was May 1940, and months of âPhony Warâ had come to a shocking end with Germanyâs blitzkrieg attack on the Low......
Today in HistoryâMay 5: The Battlefield Tale of Cinco de Mayo
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo hasâunfairlyâbeen reduced to an excuse to drink tequila and eat guac. Itâs......
Today in HistoryâNovember 15: General Sherman Begins His March to the Sea
Hard war. Scorched earth. Later generations would call it âshock and aweâ: On this day in 1864, Maj. Gen. William......
Today in HistoryâNovember 5: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
On this day in 1605, English authorities caught a man in the cellar underneath the House of Lords in London, surrounded......
Today in HistoryâOctober 14: The Famous Death at the Battle of Hastings
Harold II is remembered as the English king who took an arrow to the eye on this day in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings.......
Toledo, Siege of
Siege of Toledo, a key moment in 1085 during the struggle between the Christians and Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula.......
Tora Bora, Battle of
Battle of Tora Bora, (December 3â17, 2001), a U.S.-led coalition attack on the cave complex of the White Mountains......
total war
total war, military conflict in which the contenders are willing to make any sacrifice in lives and other resources......
Toulon, Siege of
Siege of Toulon, (August 28âDecember 19, 1793), military engagement of the French Revolutionary Wars, in which......
Toulouse, Battle of
Battle of Toulouse, the last major engagement of the Napoleonic Wars, fought on April 10, 1814, between the British......
Toulouse, Siege of
Simon IV de Montfort , military leader of the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France, mounted......
Tours, Battle of
Battle of Tours, (October 732), victory won by Charles Martel, the de facto ruler of the Frankish kingdoms, over......
Towton, Battle of
Battle of Towton, (March 29, 1461), battle fought on Palm Sunday near the village of Towton, about 10 miles (16......
Trafalgar, Battle of
Battle of Trafalgar, (October 21, 1805), naval engagement of the Napoleonic Wars, which established British naval......
Trasimene, Battle of
Battle of Trasimene, (June 217 bce), second major battle of the Second Punic War, in which the Carthaginian forces......
Trebbia River, Battle of the
Battle of the Trebbia River, (December 218 bce), first major battle of the Second Punic War, in which the Carthaginian......
trench warfare
trench warfare, warfare in which opposing armed forces attack, counterattack, and defend from relatively permanent......
Trenton and Princeton, Battles of
Battles of Trenton and Princeton, (1776â77), in the American Revolution, a series of engagements won by the Continental......
Trincomalee, Battle of
Battle of Trincomalee, savage naval battle that occurred on September 3, 1782, during the Anglo-French War (1778â83).......
Triple Alliance, War of the
War of the Triple Alliance, (1864/65â70), the bloodiest conflict in Latin American history, fought between Paraguay......
Tripoli Harbor, Second Battle of
Second Battle of Tripoli Harbor, U.S. blockade and attack on Tripoli, Libya, on August 3, 1804, as part of the......
Trojan War
Trojan War, legendary conflict between the early Greeks and the people of Troy in western Anatolia, dated by later......
Troppau, Congress of
Congress of Troppau, (OctoberâDecember 1820), meeting of the Holy Alliance powers, held at Troppau in Silesia (modern......
Troubles, the
the Troubles, violent sectarian conflict from about 1968 to 1998 in Northern Ireland between the overwhelmingly......
Troubles, Time of
Time of Troubles, period of political crisis in Russia that followed the demise of the Rurik dynasty (1598) and......
Tsushima, Battle of
Battle of Tsushima, (May 27â29, 1905), naval engagement of the Russo-Japanese War, the final, crushing defeat of......
Tukaroi, Battle of
Battle of Tukaroi, (March 3, 1575), conflict between the forces of the Indian Mughal emperor Akbar under MunÊżÄ«m......
Tupamaro
Tupamaro, Uruguayan leftist urban guerrilla organization founded in about 1963. The group was named for TĂșpac Amaru......