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Native American/Indigenous Battlefields

In declared and undeclared wars, these battlefields were the front lines of attempted genocide and colonization.

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Revolutionary War Battlefields

Learn more about the battlefield sites of the American Revolution & Revolutionary War.

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War of 1812 Battlefields

Where a new nation, in peril, was defended.

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US-Mexican War

In spring 1846, the US Congress declared war on Mexico. Learn more about the places where this war was waged.

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Civil War Sites

Learn more about the places where one nation fought against itself.

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World War II

National park sites associated with WWII

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American Military Site

Learn more about the multitude of sites and stories related to the past, present, and future of the United States military.

Stories About National Park Service Battlefields

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    Last updated: August 22, 2023

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