World wars and conflicts have shaped the course of history as countries stuggle to maintain a balance of power. In this section topics such as the Korean War, Vietnam and both World Wars are explored.
The events leading up to the start of World War I depict a time in the history of the world where tensions between developing nations started to clash. This section contains information about the events leading up to the start of World War I. See more »
World War II was a dark period in the history of the world. This section covers topics about some of the many people and events that took place during the course of World War II. See more »
Some of the other conflicts the United States has been involved with include the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s. Here, you can find information about the U.S. war with Iraq. See more »
World War I lasted more than four horrific years and took the lives of 8.5 million people. So why did soldiers spontaneously put down their guns and shake hands? And why did they start fighting again?
The annals of history offer many perspectives on the Cold War's victor. Some say the U.S. won; others claim there was no winner. And some assert that the former USSR brought itself down.
