War of Independence

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The term War of Independence is generally used to describe a war occurring over a territory that has declared independence. Once the state that previously held the territory sends in military forces to assert its sovereignty or the native population clashes with the former occupier, a separatist rebellion has begun. If a new state is successfully established, the conflict is subsequently known as a war of independence. Examples include:

Algerian War of Independence American War of Independence Angolan War of Independence Bangladesh War of Independence Bolívar's War Chilean War of Independence Croatian War of Independence Dutch War of Independence Eritrean War of Independence Estonian War of Independence Greek War of Independence Haitian Revolution Hungarian War of Independence Indochina Wars French-Indochina War Vietnam War Cambodian-Vietnamese War Sino-Vietnamese War

Irish War of Independence Israeli War of Independence Latvian War of Independence Lithuanian Wars of Independence Mexican War of Independence Palestinian War of independence Philippine Revolution Philippine-American War Romanian War of Independence Wars of Scottish Independence Serbian Revolution Slovenian War of Independence South American Wars of Independence Spanish War of Independence Turkish War of Independence

[edit] See also

• Wars of national liberation