1990–Present
From the Gulf War to asymmetric warfare in the 21st century.
In November 2004, US Marines and Army forces cleared Fallujah, Iraq of entrenched insurgent fighters in 6 weeks of some of the most intense urban combat since Hue City in 1968. The lessons shaped urban warfare doctrine for a generation.
Apr 11, 2026
On October 3, 1993, a US special operations raid to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid's lieutenants turned into a 15-hour battle that killed 18 Americans and wounded 73 more. It changed American military policy for a decade.
Apr 10, 2026
The Battle of Ramadi in 2006 saw American forces, particularly SEAL Team Three, partner with Sunni tribal leaders to defeat al Qaeda in Iraq. The Anbar Awakening turned a losing counterinsurgency into a temporary success.
Nov 25, 2025
In December 2001, American forces and Afghan allies closed in on Osama bin Laden at his mountain stronghold in Tora Bora. Instead of a decisive capture, the al Qaeda leader escaped across the Pakistani border, reshaping the War on Terror's trajectory.
Nov 15, 2025
On February 26, 1991, American M1 Abrams tanks annihilated Iraqi Republican Guard forces in a 140-second engagement, the largest and final tank battle of the Gulf War. Industrial-age firepower met obsolete armor.
Nov 1, 2025
On June 5, 1967, Israeli fighter jets executed one of military history's most devastating opening strikes, destroying the air forces of Egypt, Syria, and Jordan in three hours. The Six-Day War demonstrated the power of preemption and tactical surprise.
Aug 20, 2025
