Historic American Wars and Conflicts

American Revolution

Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Sep 3, 1783

8 years, 4 months, 15 days

War of 1812

Period: Jun 18, 1812 to Mar 23, 1815

2 years, 9 months, 5 days

American Civil War

Period: Apr 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865

4 years, 1 month, 8 days

World War I

Period: Jul 28, 1914 to Nov 11, 1918

3 years, 3 months, 14 days

World War II

Period: Sep 1, 1939 to Sep 2, 1945

6 years, 1 day

Korean War

Period: Jun 25, 1950 to Jul 27, 1953

3 years, 1 month, 1 day

Vietnam War

Period: Nov 1, 1955 to Apr 30, 1975

19 years, 6 months