Battle of Marathon
(490 B.C.) – This battle was fought between the Greeks and Persians in 490
B.C. A small Greek Army defeated much larger Persian force.
(490 B.C.) – This battle was fought between the Greeks and Persians in 490
B.C. A small Greek Army defeated much larger Persian force.
Battle of Hastings
(1066 A. D.) – This war was between England
and Normans in 1066 A.D. King Harold of England was defeated and England came
under the Norman control.
(1066 A. D.) – This war was between England
and Normans in 1066 A.D. King Harold of England was defeated and England came
under the Norman control.
‘Hundred Years’ War
(1338-1453) – It was fought between France
and England.
The war was brought to an end by the sacrifice of Joan of Arc.
(1338-1453) – It was fought between France
and England.
The war was brought to an end by the sacrifice of Joan of Arc.
War between Henry VII
and Richard (1455-85) – It was a civil war fought in 1455-85 between Henry
VII and Richard (The Duke of York) both claiming the British throne on Henry
VI’s death. Richard was defeated in this war.
and Richard (1455-85) – It was a civil war fought in 1455-85 between Henry
VII and Richard (The Duke of York) both claiming the British throne on Henry
VI’s death. Richard was defeated in this war.
Defeat of Spanish
Armada (1588) – The British fleet defeated Spanish Armada. The British
supremacy over the seas was established. Also, it led to renaissance in England life
and literature.
Armada (1588) – The British fleet defeated Spanish Armada. The British
supremacy over the seas was established. Also, it led to renaissance in England life
and literature.
Civil War in England (1642-49) – It was fought between
the Parliament and Charles I of England.
the Parliament and Charles I of England.
War of Spanish
Succession (1702) – It was fought between England
and France
in 1702. The latter were defeated.
Succession (1702) – It was fought between England
and France
in 1702. The latter were defeated.
Battle of Blenheim (1704) – England and Austria defeated the French and
Bavarians.
Bavarians.
Seven Years War
(1756-63) – England and Prussia defeated Austria,
France, Poland and Russia. It was caused by a
revolutionary change in the diplomatic pattern.
(1756-63) – England and Prussia defeated Austria,
France, Poland and Russia. It was caused by a
revolutionary change in the diplomatic pattern.
American War of Independence 1776-83)
– It was fought during 1776-1783. In this war, George Washington defeated the
English Forces and America
became independent.
– It was fought during 1776-1783. In this war, George Washington defeated the
English Forces and America
became independent.
Battle of the Nile
(1798) – A naval fight between British and French fleet in 1798. The British
fleet commanded by Nelson was victorious.
(1798) – A naval fight between British and French fleet in 1798. The British
fleet commanded by Nelson was victorious.
Battle of Trafalgar (1805) – The British
fleet under Nelson defeated the combined line of French and Spanish fleet.
fleet under Nelson defeated the combined line of French and Spanish fleet.
Battle of Waterloo
(1815) – The British under Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon. Napoleon
was captured and exiled to St. Helena where he
died in 1821.
(1815) – The British under Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon. Napoleon
was captured and exiled to St. Helena where he
died in 1821.
Crimean War (1854-56)
– It was fought during 1854-56 between Russia
and the combined forces of England,
France and Turkey.
– It was fought during 1854-56 between Russia
and the combined forces of England,
France and Turkey.
American Civil War
(1861-65) – This war fought during 1861-65 between the Northern and
Southern States of America.
(1861-65) – This war fought during 1861-65 between the Northern and
Southern States of America.
Boer War (1889-1901)
– This war was fought between British and Dutch forces in 1889-1901 in South Africa.
– This war was fought between British and Dutch forces in 1889-1901 in South Africa.
Sino Japanese War (1894-95)
– Japan defeated China and
occupied Formosa and Korea.
– Japan defeated China and
occupied Formosa and Korea.
Russo-Japanese War
(1904-05) – Also known as the Battle
of the sea of Japan. The fleet defeated the Russian fleet. It led to the
emergence of the wave of Asian resurgence.
(1904-05) – Also known as the Battle
of the sea of Japan. The fleet defeated the Russian fleet. It led to the
emergence of the wave of Asian resurgence.
World War I (1914-18)
– The Allied Powers (Britain,
France, U.S.A., Belgium) etc. defeated Germany and her
associated powers.
– The Allied Powers (Britain,
France, U.S.A., Belgium) etc. defeated Germany and her
associated powers.
World War II (139-45)
– The Allies (Britain, France, U.S.A.
and Russia and Benelux
countries etc. defeated the Axis Powers (Germany,
Italy and Japan).
– The Allies (Britain, France, U.S.A.
and Russia and Benelux
countries etc. defeated the Axis Powers (Germany,
Italy and Japan).
Battle of El-Alamein (1942) – The Allies
Victory during the Second World War and retreat of Field Marshal General
Rommel’s Forces.
Victory during the Second World War and retreat of Field Marshal General
Rommel’s Forces.
Korean War (1950-53)
– It was fought between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953 A.D.
– It was fought between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953 A.D.
4th Arab-Israel
War (October 1973) – an indecisive war led to Geneva Peace conference on West Asia (Dec. 1973).
War (October 1973) – an indecisive war led to Geneva Peace conference on West Asia (Dec. 1973).
China-Vietnam War
(February 1979) – China
invaded Vietnam and overran
a large chunk of Vietnamese
Territory. It however,
proclaimed ceasefire in the following month and withdrew its forces.
(February 1979) – China
invaded Vietnam and overran
a large chunk of Vietnamese
Territory. It however,
proclaimed ceasefire in the following month and withdrew its forces.
Iran-Iraq War
(October 1980-August 1988)
(October 1980-August 1988)
Falkland War (1983)
– It was fought between Britain
and Argentina.
– It was fought between Britain
and Argentina.
U.S.-Panama War
(1989) – It was fought between United States
and Panama.
(1989) – It was fought between United States
and Panama.
Gulf War (January 17,
1991-February 26, 1991) – It was fought between multinational forces led by
the U.S.A. and Iraq.
1991-February 26, 1991) – It was fought between multinational forces led by
the U.S.A. and Iraq.
Gulf War-2 (March 20,
2003- April 2003) – The US
led coalition forces launched a full scale attack on Iraq on March 20, 2003. It made use
of the latest and the fiercest weaponry to subdue the Iraqi forces. Baghdad fell on April 9, 10
and other cities followed suit. By April 20 the coalition armies were in full
control of Iraq.
It marked the downfall of President Saddam Hussein. The coalition forces
however, found it difficult to face the resistance of Iraqi freedom fighters
and, therefore, fixed June 30, 2004, as the date for handling over sovereignty
to Iraq.
However, political authority was transferred by the U.S. led coalition to Interim Iraqi
government on June 28, 2004, i.e. two days ahead of the scheduled date. General
Elections were held in Iraq
on January 30, 2005 to elect an Assembly which would frame a Constitution for Iraq. The
elections returned the Shias in majority. This Assembly would complete the
constitution making process by August 15, 2005. This Constitution will be
ratified by the people in a referendum by October 2005. The new Government
would be elected under this very constitution. Meanwhile new government was
formed in Iraq
on April 28, 2005 by the first democratically elected Prime Minister Ibrahim-al-Jaafari.
The Parliament also accorded its approval to it the same day.
2003- April 2003) – The US
led coalition forces launched a full scale attack on Iraq on March 20, 2003. It made use
of the latest and the fiercest weaponry to subdue the Iraqi forces. Baghdad fell on April 9, 10
and other cities followed suit. By April 20 the coalition armies were in full
control of Iraq.
It marked the downfall of President Saddam Hussein. The coalition forces
however, found it difficult to face the resistance of Iraqi freedom fighters
and, therefore, fixed June 30, 2004, as the date for handling over sovereignty
to Iraq.
However, political authority was transferred by the U.S. led coalition to Interim Iraqi
government on June 28, 2004, i.e. two days ahead of the scheduled date. General
Elections were held in Iraq
on January 30, 2005 to elect an Assembly which would frame a Constitution for Iraq. The
elections returned the Shias in majority. This Assembly would complete the
constitution making process by August 15, 2005. This Constitution will be
ratified by the people in a referendum by October 2005. The new Government
would be elected under this very constitution. Meanwhile new government was
formed in Iraq
on April 28, 2005 by the first democratically elected Prime Minister Ibrahim-al-Jaafari.
The Parliament also accorded its approval to it the same day.
The draft constitution prepared under the present
arrangement was put to referendum on October 15, 2005. Its enforcement was
subject to its ratification by the people in the referendum. The result of the
referendum was announced on October 25, 2005. The Iraqi people gave their
overwhelming support to the new Constitution in the referendum. A new
government was formed in Iraq
under this Constitution with Ibrahim-al-Jaafari taking over on February 12,
2006 as the Prime Minister. Later, he was replaced by Nuri-al-Maliki. Jalal
Talabani was re-elected as President of Iraq. The country is passing through
orgies of violence and normalcy seems yet a distant dream.
arrangement was put to referendum on October 15, 2005. Its enforcement was
subject to its ratification by the people in the referendum. The result of the
referendum was announced on October 25, 2005. The Iraqi people gave their
overwhelming support to the new Constitution in the referendum. A new
government was formed in Iraq
under this Constitution with Ibrahim-al-Jaafari taking over on February 12,
2006 as the Prime Minister. Later, he was replaced by Nuri-al-Maliki. Jalal
Talabani was re-elected as President of Iraq. The country is passing through
orgies of violence and normalcy seems yet a distant dream.
Civil War in Chad (2005) – The current civil war in Chad began in
December 2005. The conflict involved Chadian forces and several Chadian rebel
groups. These include the united Front of Democratic change, United Force for
Development and Democracy gathering of forces for change and National Accord of
Chad. The conflict has also involved the Janjaweed, while Sudan allegedly supported the rebels, while Libya mediated the conflict, as well as diplomats
from other countries the civil war had deep connection to the war in Darfur and Central African Republic Bush war.
December 2005. The conflict involved Chadian forces and several Chadian rebel
groups. These include the united Front of Democratic change, United Force for
Development and Democracy gathering of forces for change and National Accord of
Chad. The conflict has also involved the Janjaweed, while Sudan allegedly supported the rebels, while Libya mediated the conflict, as well as diplomats
from other countries the civil war had deep connection to the war in Darfur and Central African Republic Bush war.
Darfur Conflict –
The war in Darfur is a conflict in the Darfur region of western Sudan. Unlike
the second Sudanese civil war, the current lines of conflict are seen to be
ethnic and tribal rather than religious. The combination of decades of drought,
desertification, and over population are among the cause of Darfur Conflict.
The Baggara nowools searching for water have to take their livestock further south,
to land mainly occupied by Black African farming communities.
The war in Darfur is a conflict in the Darfur region of western Sudan. Unlike
the second Sudanese civil war, the current lines of conflict are seen to be
ethnic and tribal rather than religious. The combination of decades of drought,
desertification, and over population are among the cause of Darfur Conflict.
The Baggara nowools searching for water have to take their livestock further south,
to land mainly occupied by Black African farming communities.