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There have been a total of 251 wars and armed conflicts since 1945. This number does not include smaller, more localized conflicts that may have taken place during that time. The majority of these wars were fought in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
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∙ 11y agoFrom 1945-2001 there were 194 conflicts or wars. War is very broad term, it can include great power wars, civil wars, genocides, terrorism, humanitarian intervention, inter-ethnic wars and could even include the Mexican Drug War.
Carl von Clausewitz defined war "War is thus an act of force to compel our enemy to do our will."
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∙ 15y agoFor the US: Korean War (1950-1953); Vietnam War (1961-1975): 1. Operation Urgent Fury-Grenada (1983) 2. Operation Just Cause-Panama (1989) 3. Operaton Desert Storm-Iraq (January and Febuary 1991) 4. Operation Restore Hope-Somalia (1993) 5. Operations in Europe-Bosnia (1990's) 6. Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan (2001-present) 7. Operation Iraqi Freedom-Iraq (2003-present)
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∙ 11y agoSince 1945 there have been only two wars fought by the Superpowers: Korean War & Vietnam War. During the cold war 1945-1990; there were dozens of local wars NOT involving the superpowers: The Communist Chinese Revolution that created Red China & Taiwan in 1949 (the 1917 Russian Revolution created the Soviet Union), the French Indo-China War (1st Indochina War) was inspired by communism, but did not directly involve the superpowers (US/Soviets/Red China), Arab-Israeli Wars, Pakistan-Indian War, Uprising in the Belgium Congo, the end White rule in South Africa (Apartheid) to include Rhodesia, Insurrections in Santo Domingo, Communist inspired insurrections in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
The end of the Vietnam War in 1975 and the end of the Cold War in 1990; brought the rise of "Military Operations."
1. Operation Urgent Fury-Invasion of Grenada (1989)
2. Operation Just Cause-Panama (1989)
3. Operation Desert Shield (Build up of military forces in 1990); Operation Desert Storm-opening of hostilities in Iraq (1991)
4. Operation Restore Hope-Somalia (1993)
5. Bosnia Operations mid-1990's
6. Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan (2001-ongoing)
7. Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-ongoing)
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∙ 14y agoNews worthy ones:
Korea, Vietnam, Middle East (Southwest Asia).
After Vietnam, the Middle East, and the end of the cold war: Only military campaigns occurred (Operations). The Middle East wars all occurred DURING the Vietnam War (at the same time as the Viet War).
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∙ 9y agoSince 1914 there have been several major conflicts but not all of them have been called wars. The list of wars since 1914 is; world war I, World War II, Vietnam, Korea and Iraq.
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∙ 14y agoIn the US there has been the Vietnam war and Korean War and the War in Iraq.
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∙ 11y agoFar too many !
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How many wars have there been since the 1600s?
If you take this question literally, this quesion is impossible to answer. Keep in mind that we cannot account for every war ever fought. But I do believe that you meant "how many major wars have been fought since 1600."
What evidence is given that the french fought fiercely?
The French have been involved in many battles since the country was formed.
How many years it it since Hitler died?
He died the 30 of april in 1945 sooo..... 2012-1945=67 67 years since he died
How many days peace has the world had since 1945?
I believe none, because there has always been some form of war at sometime, in some place. No,in total 26 days of peace sine 1945. A little sad
How many wars have been fought in the past?
19
How many governments has australia had since 1945?
Depends how it defines it, there have been 34 federal government ministries since 1945.
How many wars have been fought in Afghanistan since Jesus was born?
87
When did the US make the atomic bomb?
initially in 1945 many have been made since
How many fifa world cups has there been since 1945?
Including 2010, 16.
How many wars have there been since the 1600s?
If you take this question literally, this quesion is impossible to answer. Keep in mind that we cannot account for every war ever fought. But I do believe that you meant "how many major wars have been fought since 1600."
What evidence is given that the french fought fiercely?
The French have been involved in many battles since the country was formed.
How many years has been since World War 2?
World War 2 ended on August 1945, so it has been 67 years as of September 2012.
How many Iowa State Fairs have been cancelled?
Five times since it started in 1854. 1898 1942 1943 1944 1945
How many years it it since Hitler died?
He died the 30 of april in 1945 sooo..... 2012-1945=67 67 years since he died
How many people have migrated to the UK since 1945?
asgh
How many wars have been fought in china?
China has fought 35 wars in total.
Is it true that Italy has made more than 50 governments since the end of World War 2?
Yes. All governments in Italy since 1945 have been coalitions.
