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Hint: In the first two of these 'wars', two territories were involved (as side or object of the conflict), which did not by then, but do now belong to the United States.

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Your not talking about the Flashpoint surrounding the Island of Somoa are you?

With broken heart and bowed in sadness, but not in shame, I report to your Excellency that today I must arrange terms for the surrender of the fortified islands of Manila Bay… With profound regret and the continued pride in my gallant troops I go to meet the Japanese commander. Good-Bye, Mr. President. - Gen. Wainwright, May 5, 1942

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No.

Another hint: The 3rd one was an economical prelude to a very, very big war.

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The Opium Wars?

With broken heart and bowed in sadness, but not in shame, I report to your Excellency that today I must arrange terms for the surrender of the fortified islands of Manila Bay… With profound regret and the continued pride in my gallant troops I go to meet the Japanese commander. Good-Bye, Mr. President. - Gen. Wainwright, May 5, 1942

Carl G. E. von Mannerheim, Oct 25, 2003

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No.

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Hint: Taken all three together, the USA, the UK, Germany, Austria, France and Serbia were involved in some way.

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Last hint: A certain species of animals was significantly involved in all of those wars.

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The Indian wars?

But why would the Europeans be invovled?

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No...

The species mentioned is a farm animal.

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KnightMove, Oct 27, 2003

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LOL the Boar-er wars!!!!!

Sry Martin and you other Islanders, I had to make that joke

With broken heart and bowed in sadness, but not in shame, I report to your Excellency that today I must arrange terms for the surrender of the fortified islands of Manila Bay… With profound regret and the continued pride in my gallant troops I go to meet the Japanese commander. Good-Bye, Mr. President. - Gen. Wainwright, May 5, 1942

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Nice one... you're already VERY close!

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KnightMove, Oct 27, 2003

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REALLY close... don't give up now!

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The Pig Wars

1841 - France v Texas

1860 - Britain v US - San Juan Island

1906 - Austria v Serbia - Prelude to WWI

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FINALLY!

1841 - Marauding pigs cause diplomatic trouble between France and the Republic of Texas.
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/PP/mgp1.html

1859 - Both the USA and the UK claim the small island of San Juan. When an American settler shoots a British pig and is threatened to be arrested, both sides occupy the island with military force. In 1872, a commission led by Kaiser Willhelm (who was asked to settle the conflict) decides in favor of the USA.
http://www.nps.gov/sajh/pig_war.htm

1906-09 (roughly): To reduce its economic dependence on the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Serbia ... established a customs union with Bulgaria, making tariff-laden Austrian goods unsalble in Serbia. ... Austria responded in 1906 by closing its borders to Serbian pork. ... Actions that contributed to the start of World War I.
http://www.onwar.com/aced/data/papa/pigwar1906.htm

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KnightMove, Oct 29, 2003

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Now you did surprised me... You beat the History teacher with those questions...

"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

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Seems it was a really good question.

I had the impression that at least the 2nd Pig War is quite popular in the USA, which is why I deemed the question not SO difficult.

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Sorry guys. I'm having a bad bout of food poisoning at the moment.

I'd be grateful if someone could chip in with a question to keep this quiz rolling.

Cheers,

Peter

PeterJ, Oct 31, 2003

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At your command, Sir!

This major politician of his country delivered an address when leading his country into war. He said, in slightly other words:

"A set-back to barbaric beastliness is more difficult for us, who have two decades of history more, than our enemies have."

Who, which war?

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KnightMove, Oct 31, 2003

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Hint: European nation, declaring war on her former allies. Words spoken by the Prime Minister, 20th century.

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KnightMove, Nov 2, 2003

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Italy?

"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

Friedrich, Nov 3, 2003

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