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List of
Top 10 World
Major wars in world History
Every year of the 20th century saw conflict; only extremely brief intervals of time were void of the bloodshed brought on by war. From 1900 until the present, 187 million people are thought to have perished as a result of conflict. The true figure is probably far higher.
The fact that each fight is reported with a list of dates suggests that it had a clear "beginning and end." Even while this is helpful for categorizing, it's crucial to remember that the causes and effects of certain wars or conflicts go well beyond these restricted boundaries. Many of them are frequently tied together by larger themes; discovering and preserving these connections through our collections is a continuous effort.
WARS IN HISTORY
1. The Global Catastrophe: World War II (1939–1945):
Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939 catalyzed World War II,
which
is regarded as the worst battle in human history. The Allied Powers, which were made up of the
United
States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and other countries, battled the Axis Powers, which
were
made up of Germany, Japan, Italy, and their allies, throughout this tragic event.
This conflict took place over several fronts in Europe, Asia, and
the
Pacific. Unforgettable conflicts like the Battle of Stalingrad and D-Day damaged it. However, it is
most
infamous for the terrible Holocaust, in which the Nazis methodically murdered millions of Jews and
other
members of minority groups.
When the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in
1945,
the war came to an end, and Japan surrendered. The Cold War, the creation of the United Nations, and
unheard-of scientific developments were all molded by World War II, which also altered the
geopolitical
environment.
2. World War I (1914–18): The Great War and Its
Repercussions:
The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914
planted the roots for the terrible conflict that would eventually consume Europe and beyond. Trench
fighting on the Western Front and significant clashes in Eastern Europe define this conflict.
The 1919 signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which put an end to
the
war but also placed harsh conditions on Germany, planted the seeds for future wars. The
Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian Empires all saw a fall following World War I, which also laid
the
stage for a chaotic 20th century.
3. Napoleon's Ascent and Fall in the Napoleonic Wars,
1803–1815:
Napoleon Bonaparte, a military genius, commanded the Napoleonic
Wars
intending to establish French supremacy throughout Europe. Famous engagements like the Battle of
Austerlitz and the decisive loss at the Battle of Waterloo were a part of these conflicts.
The Napoleonic period also witnessed the adoption of the Napoleonic
Code, a civil law code that has had a long-lasting influence on legal systems all over the world.
The
history of Europe has never been the same since Napoleon's ascent and demise.
4. The Korean War (1950–1953):
An Asian Cold War
Standoff
When North Korea attacked South Korea in 1950 with support from the
Soviet Union and China, the Korean War broke out. This war came to represent the more significant
Cold
War clash between the US and the USSR.
The Korean Peninsula is still split today because of the 1953
cease-fire that ended the war. One of the most guarded boundaries in the world is the Demilitarized
Zone
(DMZ) between North and South Korea.
5. The Vietnam War
(1955–1975):
Southeast Asia's Frontline in the
Cold
War:
The Vietnam War was a lengthy struggle that caused great division
in
the United States and worldwide. It was fought between communist North Vietnam and anti-communist
South
Vietnam during the height of the Cold War.
The conflict ended in 1975 with North Vietnam's triumph and the
reunification of Vietnam under communist rule, despite a considerable U.S. engagement. This war had
a
significant effect on both American foreign policy and society.
6. The Union
Survived
the American Civil War (1861–1865):
The Confederate States' attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 marked the
beginning of the American Civil War, which had its roots in long-standing conflicts over slavery and
state rights. It set up a conflict between the Confederacy and the Northern states (the
Union).
During this struggle, famous battles like Gettysburg and Antietam
took
place, leading to the abolition of slavery and the survival of the Union under President Abraham
Lincoln.
7. The Soviet Union
was
born during the Russian Civil War (1917–1923):
1917 saw the Bolshevik Revolution, which led to a long civil war in
Russia. The White Army, made up of numerous anti-Bolshevik organizations, fought the Red Army,
headed by
the Bolsheviks.
With the foundation of the Soviet Union as a result of the Red
Army's
triumph, Russia was changed from an imperial power to a communist state.
8. Chinese Civil War (1927–1950): China's Rise to Communism:
Conflicts between the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) and
the
Chinese Communist Party marked the beginning of the Chinese Civil War, which lasted for more than
two
decades.
The People's Republic of China was established in 1949 as a result
of
the Communists' victory, which was led by Chairman Mao Zedong. This was a turning point in Chinese
history in the modern era.
9. The Middle East's Controversial Conflict: The Iraq War
(2003–2011):
The United States and its allies were principally responsible for
starting the Iraq War, which had the dual objectives of ousting Saddam Hussein from office and
eradicating perceived dangers presented by suspected WMD in Iraq.
While the war resulted in the overthrow of Saddam, it also caused
political unrest in Iraq and had far-reaching effects on the Middle East, including the emergence of
extremist organizations.
10. The Thirty Years' War: Europe's Protracted Conflict
(1618–1648):
In 1618, the Thirty Years' War started as a theological battle but
quickly turned into a fight for political dominance among important European powers. It was
characterized by bloody wars that devastated Central Europe.
The Peace of Westphalia, which was signed in 1648, put an end to
the
conflict and established fundamental rights to freedom of religion and state sovereignty, laying the
groundwork for contemporary international relations.
Each of these battles made a lasting impression on history,
changing the globe in unique ways and teaching important lessons about the negative effects of
war
and the pursuit of peace.
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