 Vietnam
War
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1959-1975 - A controversial war for America in which the US attempted
to assist South Vietnam in defending itself from the Communist North.
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| Korean
War |
1950-1953 - Fierce fighting marked this conflict against communism
that ended in a stalemate and left Korea divided. |
| Cold
War |
Tensions after World War II between the US and the Soviet Union resulted
in a massive buildup of nuclear weapons for over 40 years. |
| World
War II |
1939-1945 - The Allied powers defeated the aggressive Axis powers
-- Germany, Italy and Japan -- in the most destructive conflict in world
history. |
| World
War I |
1914-1918 - American forces joined in the conflict against Germany
in the war that is remembered for the trenches and gas attacks.
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