Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day: More than 1.1 million people have died while serving and protecting the United States. Click through this gallery to see photos of the major American wars since the Civil War.

American War History

Tables of U.S. war statistics

Learn more about the statistics and history of American wars.

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          War on Film: Video Clips From Moviefone

          Films with War Themes

          Check out eight of the most inspirational military moments in movie history. 'Forrest Gump' and 'Saving Private Ryan' are among the featured films.
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              TIME Archive: American Wars

              TIME Archive World War II Collection

              View historic TIME magazine covers, read excerpts of war coverage and get links to archived articles.
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                    Military links for Veterans Day

                    Connect with Americans in the military community. See pictures of veterans, upload your images, read military blogs and more!
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                          Poems Honoring Soldiers

                          Check out our list of the Top 11 poems that honor soldiers.

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