Maritime History

Attacks on the United States (1900–1945)

The United States has been attacked several times throughout its history including attacks on its states and territories, embassies and consulates, and on its military. Attacks against the United States include invasions, military offensives, raids, bombardment and airstrikes on its military, terrorist bombings and shootings, and any other deliberate act of violence against the United States government or military. Between 1900 and 1945 the United States was attacked numerous times during World War I and World War II, six times along the Mexico–United States border from various conflicts in Mexico, and once each in Nicaragua, Iran, and in the Ethiopian Empire.

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See also

• ▸Dublin quays
• ▸Japanese battleship Mutsu
• ▸Lancang (ship)

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