Russian Revolution, 1917. The Russian Revolution began in March, 1917, with the overthrow of the monarchy and ended in November of that year when the Bolshevik (later called Communist) party seized power from the provisional government that had replaced the monarchy. See more »

Russo-Japanese War, 1904 - 05, a war between Russia and Japan fought in Korea and Manchuria. See more »

Boxer Rebellion, an unsuccessful attempt in 1900 by northern Chinese to drive foreigners from the country. See more »

Indian Mutiny, or Sepoy Mutiny, 1857, a rebellion of native troops (sepoys) against the British in India. See more »

Iran-Iraq War, 1980 - 88, a war fought between Iran and Iraq, contesting a long-disputed border, control of the Shatt al Arab waterway, and petroleum resources. See more »

Russo-Turkish Wars, a series of conflicts between the Russians and the Ottoman Turks. See more »

Sino-Japanese War, 1894 - 95 , a conflict between China and Japan over domination of Korea. See more »

Sino-Japanese War, 1937 - 45, a war between China and Japan, fought in China, that became merged with World War II. See more »