The US Has Been Involved In These Wars For Nearly Half Its Existence

[longknife]

by Robert Johnson

The U.S. has a long history of armed conflict and the Best Liberal Art Colleges released this infographic, breaking down the battles, the cost, and the duration of each. It's a handy and concise look at a long and complex history of armed conflict.

Read more: History of US Armed Conflict - Business Insider

 

[TheSeventhTiger]

I wonder if the left will eventually blame both Bush's for all of the wars during the early years of the USA. Will they Blame Lincoln for anything?

 

[Avatar4321]

It's a good way to keep things in perspective

 

[Oldguy]

And that's even an incomplete list as it leaves out armed interventions such as Nicaraugua, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the invasions of Grenada and Panama and it fails to note the ongoing wars against various Indian tribes before the Civil War. Nor does it include the Cold War which resulted in combat action several times in addition to Korea and Vietnam.