War of independence

A war of independence or independence war is a conflict occurring over a territory that has declared independence from some nation-state or ruling colonial power. Once the state that previously held the territory sends in military forces to assert its sovereignty or the native population clashes with the former occupier, a separatist rebellion has begun. If a new state is successfully established, the conflict is usually known as a 'War of Independence'.

The Greek War of Independence (1821–1829) against the Ottoman Empire

Examples
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and Ethem the Circassian, during the Turkish War of Independence against Allies (1920)
Hungarian war of independence of 1848–1849
Seán Hogan's IRA flying column during the Irish War of Independence (1919–1921) or Anglo-Irish war
Estonian Army High Command during the Estonian War of Independence in 1920
Main article: List of wars of independence

Examples of wars of independence include:

See also
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