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Wars & Battles Throughout History

By Kennedy Hickman, About.com Guide to Military History

Since the dawn of time, battles and wars have had a significant impact on the course of history. From the earliest battles in ancient Mesopotamia to today's war in Iraq, conflicts have had the power to shape and change our world.

  1. Military History Timelines
  2. Wars Through Time
  3. Pivotal Battles
  4. World Wars

Military History Timelines

Gain a quick overview of military history with these timelines that trace battles and wars through the ages.

Wars Through Time

Throughout history, conflicts have been solved by wars. Over the centuries combat has become increasingly more sophisticated, but war's ability to change the world has stayed the same.

Pivotal Battles

While wars have the ability to change the landscape, certain key battles have played a central role in determining the outcome of military conflicts. Here we look at several that have been particularly influential.

World Wars

The two largest wars in history, World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945) consumed the globe and dramatically altered the political landscape.

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