For years, the American Battlefield Trust has been releasing Animated Battle Maps to help bring the battles and campaigns that defined the American Revolution and Civil War to life. Now, for the first time ever, we present to you our "America's Wars" Animated Battle Map, detailing all major U.S. military conflicts from the French and Indian War to the conclusion of World War 2.

0:00 America's Wars
0:57 The French and Indian War: 17541763
4:58 The Revolutionary War: 17751783
13:04 America on the World Stage: 17951812
15:46 War of 1812: 18121815
18:56 Indian Wars: 18171832
20:10 The Texas Revolution: 18351836
22:19 The MexicanAmerican War: 18461848
24:31 The Territorial Wars: 18571859
27:06 The Civil War: 18611865
37:23 Conquering the West: 18751877
39:15 SpanishAmerican War: 1898
41:14 The PhilippineAmerican War: 18991902
42:20 The Mexican Revolution: 19161917
43:33 World War 1: 19141918
47:36 World War 2: 19411945
55:56 American Veterans

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.