Battles & Wars: 1900s
From the Second Boer War to the War in the Gulf, this is where you will find information about the conflicts of the 20th century.
The Boxer Rebellion: China Fights Imperialism
The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-foreigner, anti-West uprising in China in 1899 and 1900. Largely caused by foreign influence in trade, religion, and politics, the Boxer Rebellion was suppressed by the Eight-Nation Alliance of Japan, Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Germany, the Austo-Hungarian Empire, and Russia.
The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-foreigner, anti-West uprising in China in 1899 and 1900. Largely caused by foreign influence in trade, religion, and politics, the Boxer Rebellion was suppressed by the Eight-Nation Alliance of Japan, Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Germany, the Austo-Hungarian Empire, and Russia.
Second Boer War: Battle of Paardeberg
The Battle of Paardeberg was fought between February 18-27, 1900, following the end of the siege of Kimberley. Retreating from Kimberly, Boer forces were intercepted by the British at Paardeberg. After direct assaults failed, the British forced the Boars to surrender after a short siege.
The Battle of Paardeberg was fought between February 18-27, 1900, following the end of the siege of Kimberley. Retreating from Kimberly, Boer forces were intercepted by the British at Paardeberg. After direct assaults failed, the British forced the Boars to surrender after a short siege.
Russo-Japanese War: Siege of Port Arthur
The siege of Port Arthur began in July 1904, when Japanese forces under Gen. Nogi Maresuke invested the city. Badly outnumbered, the Russians fought desperately for over five months before being compelled to surrender on January 2, 1905. The Siege of Port Arthur was one of the key battles of the Russo-Japanese War.
The siege of Port Arthur began in July 1904, when Japanese forces under Gen. Nogi Maresuke invested the city. Badly outnumbered, the Russians fought desperately for over five months before being compelled to surrender on January 2, 1905. The Siege of Port Arthur was one of the key battles of the Russo-Japanese War.
Mexican Revolution: Occupation of Veracruz
The Occupation of Veracruz began on April 21, 1914, when US Marines and naval forces came ashore in response to the Tampico Affair. Landing, American forces fought a brief battle in Veracruz before taking control of the city. The occupation of Veracruz ended on November 23, 1914, following mediation.
The Occupation of Veracruz began on April 21, 1914, when US Marines and naval forces came ashore in response to the Tampico Affair. Landing, American forces fought a brief battle in Veracruz before taking control of the city. The occupation of Veracruz ended on November 23, 1914, following mediation.
Spanish Civil War: Battle of El Mazuco
Fought in September 1937, the Battle of El Mazuco was a Nationalist victory during the Spanish Civil War. Fought in northern Spain, the Nationalists succeeded in capturing the pass at El Mazuco, collapsing the Republican position in Asturias.
Fought in September 1937, the Battle of El Mazuco was a Nationalist victory during the Spanish Civil War. Fought in northern Spain, the Nationalists succeeded in capturing the pass at El Mazuco, collapsing the Republican position in Asturias.
The Winter War: Death in the Snow
The Winter War occurred between the Finland and the Soviet Union during the winter of 1939-1940. Begun by the Soviets who sought to gain territory, the war cost them dearly as the Finns mounted a heroic defense. Finally breaking through the Finnish lines, the Russians forced Finland to sign the Peace of Moscow which ended the Winter War.
The Winter War occurred between the Finland and the Soviet Union during the winter of 1939-1940. Begun by the Soviets who sought to gain territory, the war cost them dearly as the Finns mounted a heroic defense. Finally breaking through the Finnish lines, the Russians forced Finland to sign the Peace of Moscow which ended the Winter War.
Korean War: Inchon Landings
A decisive early battle of the Korean War, the Inchon invasion saw UN troops storm ashore deep behind North Korean lines. Coupled with a breakout from the Pusan Perimeter, the Inchon invasion forced the North Koreans to retreat deep into their own country, leading to their near defeat and intervention by the Chinese.
A decisive early battle of the Korean War, the Inchon invasion saw UN troops storm ashore deep behind North Korean lines. Coupled with a breakout from the Pusan Perimeter, the Inchon invasion forced the North Koreans to retreat deep into their own country, leading to their near defeat and intervention by the Chinese.
Korean War: Battle of Chosin Reservoir
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir was fought during the Korean War after Chinese forces entered the conflict. Occurring between November 26 and December 13, 1950, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir saw badly outnumbered United Nations forces fight their way through Chinese lines to reach the port of Hungnam. During the campaign, UN troops endured extreme cold and hardship before successfully escaping.
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir was fought during the Korean War after Chinese forces entered the conflict. Occurring between November 26 and December 13, 1950, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir saw badly outnumbered United Nations forces fight their way through Chinese lines to reach the port of Hungnam. During the campaign, UN troops endured extreme cold and hardship before successfully escaping.
Latin America: The Football War
Clashing in 1969, the Football War was the result of tensions between El Salvador and Honduras regarding immigration and land reform. Drawing its name from riots around qualifying matches for the 1970 World Cup, the Football War lasted approximately 100 hours before the Organization of American States forced a ceasefire.
Clashing in 1969, the Football War was the result of tensions between El Salvador and Honduras regarding immigration and land reform. Drawing its name from riots around qualifying matches for the 1970 World Cup, the Football War lasted approximately 100 hours before the Organization of American States forced a ceasefire.
International Terrorism: The Entebbe Raid
After hijacking Air France Flight 139, the terrorists directed the plane to divert to Entebbe, Uganda where the Jews and Israelis were separated from the other passengers and kept hostage in the airport terminal. On July 4, 1976, a group of Israeli commandos landed at Entebbe and stormed the terminal, rescuing the the hostages.
After hijacking Air France Flight 139, the terrorists directed the plane to divert to Entebbe, Uganda where the Jews and Israelis were separated from the other passengers and kept hostage in the airport terminal. On July 4, 1976, a group of Israeli commandos landed at Entebbe and stormed the terminal, rescuing the the hostages.
The Falklands War: An Overview
An overview of the 1982 Falklands War between Great Britain and Argentina. The Falklands War occurred after Argentine forces occupied the Falklands Islands in April 1982. Shortly thereafter a British naval task force succeeded in recapturing the Falklands and forcing the Argentine troops there to surrender.
An overview of the 1982 Falklands War between Great Britain and Argentina. The Falklands War occurred after Argentine forces occupied the Falklands Islands in April 1982. Shortly thereafter a British naval task force succeeded in recapturing the Falklands and forcing the Argentine troops there to surrender.