How many wars has the US won?

Answer 1

Two. Red Cloud's War and the Vietnam War. However, some consider Red Cloud's War as part of the Indian Wars, which the U.S. won.

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the war of 1812 was also a losing war from the beginning and in the end. Barley any military support, 20 naval ships compared to Britain's 1000. America sent

We sent a peace offering to England which was signed as the Treaty of Ghent. It was the first Loss for the US. James Madison was the First sitting president to be in battle under fire. during the battle of Washington (DC), Madison took command of a militia artillery unit. He was forced to retreat with the unit during the battle.

the US began the war under Madison with no gains.

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The war of 1812, declared against Britain over various grievances and fought to a draw, strengthened the U.S. was just that a draw.

Answer 2

Vietnam War - Lost

Beirut - Lost

Somalia 1,2 AND 3 - All Lost

Red Clouds War - Lost

War on Terrorism (2001-present) ALL of these are still active,but dont look like it will ever be a Victory,so this will be 3 more lost wars for the US.

• 2.12.1 Afghanistan
• 2.12.2 Philippines
• 2.12.3 Iraq

Answer 3

Military History of the United States

American War of Independence = US Victory

Northwest Indian War = US Victory

Quasi War = US Victory

Barbary Wars = US Victory

Creek War = US Victory

War of 1812 = Stalemate/Status Quo Antebellum

Peoria War = US Victory

Seminole Wars = Indecisive

Black Hawk War = US Victory

Texas Revolution = Texan/US Victory

Mexican-American War = US Victory

American Civil War = US (Union) Victory

American Indian Wars = US Victory

Spanish-American War = US Victory

Philippine-American War = US Victory

World War One = Doesn't count since it had a limited participation, but fought O.K.

World War Two = US/Allied Victory (Accredited for solely defeating Japan, and to a smaller extent Germany and Italy)

Korean War = Stalemate

Bay of Pigs Invasion = US Defeat

Vietnam War = US Tactical/Military Victory, US Strategic/Political Defeat

Cambodian Campaign = US Victory

Invasion of the Dominican Republic = US Victory

Invasion of Grenada = US Victory

Invasion of Panama = US Victory

Cold War = US/NATO Victory

First Persian Gulf War/Desert Storm = US Victory

War in Somalia = US Victory

Iraq War = US Victory

Conclusion

The wars fought throughout the United States' history have been won, with the notable exception of a strategic and political defeat during the Vietnam War. The War on Terror is ongoing with no decisive outcome yet.

Answer 4

1. Frontier wars constantly until 1890 at the Battle of Wounded Knee. 2. Revolutionary War 1775-1783 3. War of 1812 4. Mexican War 1846-1848 5. US Civil War 1861-1865 (not a declared war) 6. Spanish-American War 1898 (lasted about 5 months) 7. Philippine Insurrection 1900-1902 (bloodier than the Spanish-War that spawned it). 8. WW1 1917-1918 9. WW2 1941-1945 10. Korean War 1950-1953 11. Vietnam War 1961-1975 12. Operation Urgent Fury-Grenada 1983 13. Operation Just Cause-Panama 1989 14. Operation Desert Storm-Irag (January and February 1991) 15. Operation Restore Hope-Somalia 1993 16. Operations in East Europe-(Kosovo/Bosnia-1995) 17. Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan 2001 to present 18. Operation Iraqi Freedom-Iraq 2003 to present

Answer 5

The only war u.s lost was the Vietnam war. However it was never really a war it was more of a "policing action".We were not at because congreeional they did not approval was not given if anyone lost it was the people of laso and Cambodia who under communist rule after the war

Answer 6

Vietnam War of course, Korean War was a Stalemate I believe, and that is all I can think of, I don't think we have entered to many wars we couldn't win. that would be stupid. There might be more, but out of all the ones I can remember we were in that is it.

Answer 7

One. It depends on your definition. The US won every battle in Vietnam but lost the war, but in other operations the US has taken a beating but prevailed in the end.

Answer 8

3.

Vietnam

Korean

1812

Answer 9

America has lost 5 wars

Answer 10

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