Discover five crucial but forgotten American military conflicts that shaped international relations and established U.S. global influence, from the bloodless Aroostook War to the brutal Philippine-American War.
A detailed account of the Cod Wars between Iceland and Britain, highlighting the David vs Goliath maritime conflict that reshaped fishing rights and international waters law.
Explore five crucial but often overlooked conflicts in American military history, from the bloodless Aroostook War to the forgotten Korean War, each shaping the nation's diplomatic and military legacy.
The Aroostook War, a bloodless territorial dispute between the US and British Canada, demonstrates how diplomatic negotiations prevented an armed conflict over border disagreements.
A border dispute between the US and British Canada over San Juan Islands escalated into an international standoff after an American farmer shot a British-owned pig, leading to a peaceful resolution through diplomacy.
