war

War refers to the existence of an armed conflict or battle between nations, states, or independent sovereign entities, typically arising after a declaration of war. It is an act of military force wherein political opposition is carried out by rival military forces for the purpose of protecting or forcibly changing governmental policies and practices.

War is often viewed as a last resort and requires justification, which includes rules of engagement. From antiquity, war has been fought on tactical fronts and has always employed soldier or warriors in the act of fighting.

Wars are fought in campaigns, which are a succession of military operations. A war is considered to have been victorious if the opponent surrenders or if either party wins a majority of campaigns.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “war”

• in Politics
  The Journey of Art in Times of War
  If art appeals to the senses and emotions, surely war will and should elicit emotions regarding the state of humanity.
  by prime63 / on Oct 13, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “war”

• Pakistan military ‘biggest obstacle’ to Afghan reconciliation with Taliban: Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai special adviser to the Afghan president

  
  Ekawaaz - One Voice - Many Issues : News Views and Reviews — Authority: 130
  This is very true. Unless USA and other nations involved in Afghan conflict have other plans to sort out this mess first, nothing concrete will be achieved. Pakistan Army and Notorious Pakistan spy agency ISI has been involved since longtime in creating havoc in Afghanistan be it a sponsoring suicide bombing in ...
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• Pakistan wants central role in resolving Afghanistan conflict

  
  Ekawaaz - One Voice - Many Issues : News Views and Reviews — Authority: 130
  Pakistan wants a central role in resolving Afghan conflicts, but on what basis Pakistan Army and Government asking this type of role? It’s a Pakistan is the main culprit in bringing down beautiful Afghanistan into rubble’s.Still Pakistan Army and Powerful notorious spy agency ISI keeping a blind eye to insurgent ...
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• Oso arrives safely in U.S. from Afghanistan

  
  ohmidog! — Authority: 510
  Another dog befriended by U.S. troops in Afghanistan has made it to America. Oso was rescued as a four-month-old pup from the streets of Afghanistan five months ago by Phil Bourillion, of the 5th Stryker Brigade, then went on to befriend his entire unit. The dog arrived at Sea-Tac Airport late Tuesday morning, where ...
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• SFC John LeRoy Cochran, Sr.

  
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  SFC John LeRoy Cochran Sr was my late husband who served in the World War II and Korea and 2 tours of Viet Nam. He died Dec. 27,1981. He was with the 82nd Airborne, then in communication, then a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• PTV Suspends Two Journalists For Attending US Embassy CIA Party

  
  Pak Alert Press — Authority: 515
  PTV journalist Saghir Naqqash [Left] suspended for visiting a foreign embassy without prior permission. His colleague Shakeel Awan [Right-in black suit] faces similar action.By aq-loungeThe state-run PTV has taken stern action against two of its journalists who appeared in pictures of a private party at the residence ...
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• Just £14.95 for Build A Trebuchet Siege Machine - Creative And Construction

  
  My Bloggerings — Authority: 160
  £14.95 Info / Buy Product Information History is a fascinating subject matter for people of all ages. Especially when its the history of combat, weaponry and WAR! What better way to learn about our bloody past than building replicas of awesome and ancient ...
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• Extrajudicial Killings: US Government “Death List” for American Citizens

  
  War On You: Breaking Alternative News — Authority: 444
  Extrajudicial Killings: US Government “Death List” for American Citizens by Prof. Francis A. Boyle Global Research , February 10, 2010 This extrajudicial execution of human beings constitutes a grave violation of international human rights law and, under certain circumstances, can also constitute a war ...
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• Law Suit against 4 US Presidents & 4 UK Prime Ministers for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity & Genocide in Iraq

  
  War On You: Breaking Alternative News — Authority: 444
  Law Suit against 4 US Presidents & 4 UK Prime Ministers for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity & Genocide in Iraq Statement on Closure of Legal Case for Iraq in Spain BRussels Tribunal – 2010-02-07 MADRID/CAIRO: Public inquiries on the decision to wage war on Iraq that are silent about the ...
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• Tony Blair’s Feisty Defense of His Iraq War Policy

  
  Pajamas Media — Authority: 777
  The former prime minister didnt give his critics an inch in testimony before a special Iraq war inquiry in Great Britain.
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• Tomorrow, when the war begins

  
  The Daily Kraken — Authority: 126
  Tomorrow is February 11th.  That date may not mean much to us here, in the West, but it means a great deal to a whole hell of a lot of people on the other side of the world.  It was on that date in 1979 that the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared the victory of his [...]
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• Felicity Arbuthnot: Haiti; Support of U.S. National Interests

  
  Plight of the Unpeople — Authority: 140
  by Felicity ArbuthnotUN Observer "A tragedy is the imitation of an action ... having a magnitude ... with incidents which arouse both pity and terror." Aristotle (384-322 BC.)"I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high class muscle man for Big ...
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• Michiel Heyns Reviews House of War by Hamilton Wende

  
  BOOK SA - Reviews — Authority: 138
  Verdict: carrot House of War is a compelling blend of historical material and topical reference. Set in present-day Afghanistan, it features one Sebastian Burke, an ex-Rhodesian, now British, academic who is searching for the lost city of Ay Khanoum in Northern Afghanistan where, he believes, Alexander the ...
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• No Roses for The Master

  
  Authspot — Authority: 164
  The bent old body was not able to move even a few steps with the help of those legs which had kept him standing for almost six decades in front of his students. Life had moved so fast that he did not even get a little time to think about himself. The black coat over the white shirt and blue trousers had been his ...
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• Stephen Whetzel

  
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  Stephen Whetzel 6 Jul 1822 in Fayette County - 20 Aug 1904 Brownsville Fayette Co., PA. Married Jane Whetsel 23 Aug 1846 in Brownsville Fayette Co., PA. she was born 22 Apr 1828 in Fayette Co. PA,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Louis Whetzel

  
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  Louis Whetzel, son of Stephen Averill Whetzel and Mary Gertrude Reusch of Brownsville Fayette County, PA. WWI VeteranBorn 19 Feb. 1891-27 Sep 1973, Brownsville, PA, Buried in Lafayette Memorial Park [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Daniel E. Whetsel

  
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  Daniel E. Whetsel b. 24 Jan 1840 Fayette County, PA., and d. 13 Mar 1888 in Fayette County Franklin Twp. Smock, PA. Civil War Vet. 16th. PA. Cavalry (Saddler) Son of Daniel E. Whetsel and Susanah... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• George Whetzel

  
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  George Whetzel, son of Stephen Averill Whetzel and Mary Gertrude Reusch of Brownsville Fayette County, PA. WWI Veteran.Born 20 May 1893-13 Jun 1975, Brownsville, PA, buried in Lafayette Memorial... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• US-South Korean Exercise Debuts War Simulation Program

  
  DefenceTalk | Defense & Military News - Forums - Pictures - Weapons — Authority: 514
  ORLANDO, Fla.: Lockheed Martins Warfighters Simulation (WARSIM) program delivered realistic division Warfighter results during its debut in a recent command post exercise conducted by the U.S. Armys Second Infantry Division (2ID) and the Republic of Korea Army. Designed to integrate simulations into the Armys ...
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• Daniel E. Wetsel Headstone

  
  Family Old Photos - Free Photo Archive Database — Authority: 166
  Daniel Wetsel b. 1757 Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died 2 Sep 1835 in Fayette County PA. Married Elizabeth Johnston Lefuse abt. 1780 in Dunlaps Creek Pres. Church F. Co. PA., born abt 1756... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Daniel E. Wetsel Headstone

  
  Family Old Photos - Free Photo Archive Database — Authority: 166
  Daniel Wetsel b. 1757 Northampton County, Pennsylvania and died 2 Sep 1835 in Fayette County PA. Married Elizabeth Johnston Lefuse abt. 1780 in Dunlaps Creek Pres. Church F. Co. PA., born abt 1756... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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