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America's First Foreign War: The Barbary Conflict
An overview of the First Barbary War (1801-1805), the United States' first overseas conflict against North African pirates over tribute demands.
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The US Navy's First Foreign War
Discover the Barbary Wars, the first overseas conflict fought by the United States to end pirate raids on its ships in the Mediterranean.
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The Crimean War: The First Modern Conflict
An overview of the 1853-1856 conflict that pitted Russia against an alliance and heralded a new era of modern warfare and military medicine.
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Rome vs. Carthage: The First Punic War
Discover the 23-year conflict between Rome and Carthage for control of Sicily, a war that marked Rome's emergence as a major naval power.
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The First Crusade: A Holy War for Jerusalem
An overview of the First Crusade (1096-1099), a pivotal medieval military campaign by European Christians to recapture the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
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The Rif War: A Forgotten Colonial Conflict
An overview of the brutal Rif War (1921-1926), where Berber tribes led by Abd el-Krim fought for independence against Spanish and French colonial rule.
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The Mahdist War: Sudan's Holy Rebellion
A look at the Mahdist War (1881-1899), a major anti-colonial uprising in Sudan where religious forces fought against Anglo-Egyptian rule.