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American Revolutionary War

1775–1783 North America Status: ended Casualties: ~37,000 battle dead

The thirteen American colonies revolted against British rule. French support proved decisive. The 1783 Treaty of Paris recognized American independence, inspiring subsequent revolutions worldwide.

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Belligerents

  • Thirteen Colonies (USA)
  • Great Britain

Casualties

~37,000 battle dead

From World at War, an interactive atlas by Jairus Pereira. Figures are approximate, drawn from Wikipedia, UCDP, ACLED and academic sources — a design artefact, not an authoritative register. Contact.