war of independence
Example Sentences
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The Algerian war of independence was the last conflict fought by French conscripts, with more than 12,000 killed.
From BBC
Born at the end of the 19th century, Liatoshynsky lived through the Ukrainian War of Independence, the rise of Lenin and Stalin and both world wars.
From New York Times
With Afghanistan, we didn't even have the excuse that we were supporting a "war of independence" like we claimed about Vietnam.
From Salon
At the tail-end of World War II, an armed conflict broke out that is known today as the Indonesian War of Independence.
From New York Times
It was later captured by HMS Maidstone in 1778 while supporting the Thirteen Colonies in the American War of Independence.
From BBC
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