In the annals of human history, the period since 1900 stands out as a time of profound transformation, marked not only by incredible technological and social advancements but also by a series of wars that have shaped the geopolitical fabric of the modern world. This guide delves into the tumultuous tapestry of conflicts over the past century-plus, from global confrontations that engulfed continents to localized skirmishes that, while smaller in scale, bore significant regional implications.
Through understanding these wars, we gain insight into the complex interplay of political, economic, cultural, and ideological forces that have driven humanity to conflict, even as we’ve reached unparalleled heights of innovation. By examining our past, we hope to glean lessons for the present and future, emphasizing the pursuit of diplomacy and peace over the tragedies of battle.
Below are the major wars and conflicts since 1900.
Wars & Conflicts
- 1899 - The Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901)
- 1899 - The Second Boer War (1899–1902)
- 1904 - The Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905)
- 1910 - The Mexican Revolution (1910–1920)
- 1911 - The Italo-Turkish War (1911–1912)
- 1912 - The Balkan Wars (1912-1913)
- 1914 - World War I (1914-1918)
- 1915 - The Armenian Genocide (1915-1917)
- 1917 - The Russian Civil War (1917-1922)
- 1919 - The Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922)
- 1919 - The Irish War of Independence (1919–1921)
- 1919 - The Polish-Soviet War (1919–1921)
- 1919 - The Turkish War of Independence (1919-1923)
- 1926 - The Cristero War (1926-1929)
- 1927 - The Chinese Civil War (1927-1949)
- 1932 - The Chaco War (1932-1935)
- 1935 - The Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-1936)
- 1936 - The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
- 1937 - The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945)
- 1939 - World War II (1939-1945)
- 1946 - The First Indochina War (1946-1954)
- 1946 - The Greek Civil War (1946-1949)
- 1959 - The Korean War (1950-1953)