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- 499 BCEThe Greco-Persian Wars were a series of conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire that spanned from 499 BCE to 449 BCE. These wars were pivotal in shaping the course of Western civilization, as they pitted the relatively small and divided Greek states against the vast and powerful Persian Empire, which at its height stretched from the Indus Valley to the Aegean Sea. The wars are often celebrated for the Greek resistance against overwhelming odds and their eventual triumph, which preserved Greek culture and laid the groundwork for the rise of classical Greece. The origin...3 sets on site
- 27 July 1214The Battle of Bouvines, fought on July 27, 1214, was a pivotal engagement in medieval European history, marking a significant turning point in the political landscape of the time. The battle pitted the forces of King Philip II of France against a coalition led by Emperor Otto IV of the Holy Roman Empire, which included the counts of Flanders and Boulogne, as well as King John of England. The conflict arose from a complex web of alliances and rivalries, with Philip II seeking to consolidate his power and expand his influence, while his opponents aimed to curb the growing dominance of the French...
- 1337The Hundred Years' War was a prolonged and complex conflict between England and France that lasted from 1337 to 1453, spanning 116 years. Despite its name, the war was not a continuous struggle but rather a series of battles, truces, and diplomatic maneuvers interspersed with periods of peace. The root causes of the war were deeply rooted in feudal disputes, territorial claims, and the evolving nature of monarchy and nationhood in medieval Europe. The conflict began over the question of succession to the French throne. The English king, Edward III, claimed the crown of France through his mo...42 sets on site
- 1455The Wars of the Roses were a series of dynastic conflicts fought in England between 1455 and 1487. These wars were primarily between two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the House of Lancaster, represented by a red rose, and the House of York, represented by a white rose. The conflict arose from competing claims to the English throne, fueled by political instability, economic difficulties, and the weak rule of King Henry VI of the House of Lancaster. The wars were marked by a series of battles, shifting alliances, and dramatic changes in fortune for both sides. The initial ...
- 1618The Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, was one of the most destructive and complex conflicts in European history. It began as a religious war within the Holy Roman Empire, primarily between Protestant and Catholic states, but it gradually evolved into a broader political struggle involving most of the major European powers. The war was marked by a series of shifting alliances, devastating battles, and widespread suffering, leaving a profound impact on the continent. The conflict originated in the religious and political tensions that followed the Protestant Reformation and t...91 sets on site
- 1676The Russo-Ottoman Wars were a series of conflicts between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire that spanned from the late 17th century to the early 20th century. These wars were driven by a complex mix of territorial ambitions, religious motivations, and strategic rivalries, as both empires sought to expand their influence in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and the Black Sea region. The wars were part of a broader struggle for dominance in these areas, often involving other European powers and shaping the geopolitical landscape of the time. The first major conflict, the Russ...1 sets on site
- 1701The War of the Spanish Succession was a major European conflict that took place from 1701 to 1714. It arose from the question of who would succeed the childless Charles II of Spain, the last Habsburg ruler of the Spanish Empire. His death in 1700 triggered a crisis, as the vast Spanish territories, which included Spain itself, parts of Italy, the Spanish Netherlands, and colonies in the Americas, were at stake. Two primary claimants emerged: Philip of Anjou, a grandson of Louis XIV of France, and Archduke Charles of Austria, the second son of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I. The prospect of eithe...2 sets on site
- 1740The War of the Austrian Succession was a complex and wide-ranging conflict that took place from 1740 to 1748, involving most of the major European powers of the time. The war was triggered by the death of Emperor Charles VI of the Holy Roman Empire in 1740 and the subsequent succession of his daughter, Maria Theresa, to the Habsburg territories. Charles VI had worked to secure international recognition of Maria Theresa's right to inherit his lands through the Pragmatic Sanction, but upon his death, several European powers challenged her succession, leading to war. The primary challenger was...46 sets on site
- 1751The Battle of Lepanto, fought on October 7, 1571, was one of the most significant naval engagements in history and a pivotal moment in the struggle between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire for control of the Mediterranean. The battle took place in the Gulf of Patras, near Lepanto (modern-day Nafpaktos, Greece), and involved the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic maritime states, against the powerful Ottoman fleet. The Holy League was formed under the auspices of Pope Pius V and included forces from Spain, Venice, the Papal States, Genoa, and other smaller states, with Don John of Aust...1 sets on site
- 1756The Seven Years' War, fought from 1756 to 1763, was a global conflict that involved most of the great powers of the time and spanned five continents. It is often considered the first true "world war" due to its extensive scale and the number of countries involved. The war arose from a combination of colonial rivalries and European power struggles. Britain and France were competing for control of territories in North America and India, while Austria sought to regain Silesia, which it had lost to Prussia in the earlier War of the Austrian Succession. The diplomatic landscape shifted dramatically...35 sets on site
- 1754French Indian war (11 sets)
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- 1775The American Revolutionary War, fought from 1775 to 1783, was a pivotal conflict in which the Thirteen Colonies in North America sought to gain independence from British rule. The war was the culmination of growing tensions between the colonies and Britain, driven by issues such as taxation without representation, restrictions on colonial trade, and the presence of British troops in America. The colonists' desire for self-governance and their belief in Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality fueled the push for independence. The conflict began in April 1775 with the Battles of Lexingto...115 sets on site
- 1821The Greek War of Independence, which lasted from 1821 to 1829, was a pivotal struggle by the Greek people to free themselves from nearly four centuries of Ottoman rule. The war was part of a broader wave of nationalist movements in Europe during the early 19th century, inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. For the Greeks, the desire for independence was deeply rooted in their cultural and historical identity, as they sought to reclaim their legacy as the heirs of ancient Greece and the Byzantine Empire. The war began in 1821 with a series of uprisings across...1 sets on site
- 1861The American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, was a defining conflict in United States history, pitting the Northern states (the Union) against the Southern states (the Confederacy). The primary cause of the war was the deep-seated division over the issue of slavery, with the Southern economy heavily reliant on enslaved labor and the North increasingly opposed to its expansion. Tensions had been building for decades over states' rights, economic differences, and political power, culminating in the secession of eleven Southern states following the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, who op...191 sets on site
- 1863Battle of Gettysburg (1 sets)
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- 1870The Franco-Prussian War, fought from 1870 to 1871, was a pivotal conflict between the Second French Empire, led by Emperor Napoleon III, and the North German Confederation, led by Prussia under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. The war arose from rising tensions between France and Prussia, fueled by Bismarck's ambitions to unify the German states under Prussian leadership and French concerns over the growing power of a unified Germany. The immediate cause of the war was a diplomatic dispute over the candidacy of a Prussian prince to the Spanish throne, which France saw as a threat to its influence...175 sets on site
- 1893The Macedonian Struggle, also known as the Macedonian Revolutionary Movement, was a complex and multifaceted conflict that took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the region of Macedonia, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. This struggle involved various ethnic and political groups, including Greeks, Bulgarians, Serbs, and local Macedonian factions, all vying for control and influence over the region. The conflict was characterized by a combination of guerrilla warfare, political maneuvering, and cultural competition, as each group sought to assert its national identity ...1 sets on site
- 1914World War I, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. The war involved many of the world's nations, primarily from Europe and their respective empires, organized into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. The war began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914. This event triggered a chain reaction of alliances and mobilizations that ultimately led to the outbreak of war. The war saw major battles fought across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The most notable battles i...
- 1921The Rif War was a significant armed conflict that took place from 1921 to 1926 between the colonialists of Spain, aided by France in 1924, and the Berber tribes of the mountainous Rif region in northern Morocco. The war was primarily fought over control of the region and its resources, as well as the Berber tribes' desire for independence from colonial rule. The Rif War was marked by fierce battles, guerrilla warfare, and atrocities committed by both sides. The Berber tribes, led by the charismatic and skilled military leader Abd el-Krim, put up a fierce resistance against the Spanish and F...65 sets on site
- 1932The Emu War, often referred to as the Great Emu War, was a peculiar and somewhat humorous event that took place in Australia in 1932. It involved the Australian military attempting to curb the population of emus, large flightless birds native to Australia, which were causing significant agricultural damage in the Campion region of Western Australia. Following World War I, many Australian veterans were given land by the government to farm wheat. However, the Great Depression led to plummeting wheat prices, and the farmers were already struggling. To make matters worse, thousands of emus migrate...6 sets on site
- 1939World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, with an estimated 50 million to 85 million fatalities. The war involved the majority of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. The war began with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939. This led to the declaration of war by France and the United Kingdom. In the following months, Germany conquered much of Europe and formed an alliance with Italy and Japan, known as the Axis p...1265 sets on site
- 22 June 1941Barbarosssa operation (1 sets)
- 1944Battle of the Bulge (1 sets)
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- 1964The Rhodesian Bush War, also known as the Zimbabwe War of Liberation, was a conflict that took place from July 1964 to December 1979 in the unrecognized country of Rhodesia, which is now Zimbabwe. The war was primarily a struggle between the white minority government of Rhodesia, led by Ian Smith, and two main African nationalist groups, the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU). These groups sought to overthrow the white minority rule and establish majority rule in the country. The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the broader conte...7 sets on site
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