BEFORE THE WAR

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:21AM

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The United States has been involved in numerous military conflicts since its founding, spanning from colonial times to the present. These include formal wars, interventions, and ongoing operations.

Major Conflicts by Era:

Colonial and Early National Period (1675–1815):

• 1) King Philip's War,
• 2) King William’s War,
• 3) Queen Anne’s War,
• 4) King George’s War,
• 5) French and Indian War,
• 6) American Revolution (1775–1783),
• 7) War of 1812.

19th Century:

• 8) Mexican–American War (1846–1848),
• 9) American Civil War (1861–1865),
• 10) Spanish–American War (1898).

20th Century:

• 11) World War I (1917–1918),
• 12) World War II (1939–1945),
• 13) Korean War (1950–1953),
• 14) Vietnam War (1955–1975).

Post–Cold War and 21st Century:

• 15) Persian Gulf War (1990–1991),
• 16) War in Afghanistan (2001–2021),
• 17) Iraq War (2003–2011),
• 18) War against the Islamic State (2014–present),

U.S. interventions in

• Somalia,
• Syria,
• Yemen, and
• Libya, and
• ongoing operations in North-West Pakistan.

Key Facts:

The U.S. has formally declared war only five times, primarily in

• the War of 1812,
• Mexican–American War,
• Spanish–American War,
• World War I, and
• World War II.

Since World War II, most U.S. military engagements have been authorized by Congress or initiated by the executive branch without formal declarations.

• As of January 2026, the U.S. is involved in 7 publicly known military engagements across 5 different wars, including:

War on Terror:

• • Somalia,
  • Syria,
  • Yemen.

War on Cartels:

• • Venezuela

Indirect Involvement:

• • Russo-Ukrainian War,
  • Gaza War, and
  • Israel–Hezbollah conflict.

Ongoing Engagements:

• War in Afghanistan (2001–2021): Longest war in U.S. history (19.9 years).
• U.S. intervention in Somalia (2007–present): 19.1 years of continuous involvement.
• Operation Inherent Resolve (2014–present): U.S.-led campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

These conflicts reflect a shift from declared wars to prolonged military operations, often under the umbrella of counterterrorism, nation-building, and regional stability.

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