War of Independence

The term War of Independence is generally used to describe a war occurring over a territory that has declared independence. 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 subsequently known as a war of independence.

Examples include:
* Algerian War of Independence
* American War of Independence
* Angolan War of Independence
* Bangladesh War of Independence
* Chilean War of Independence
* Croatian War of Independence
* Dutch War of Independence
* Estonian War of Independence
* First War Of Indian Independence
* First Boer War
* Second Boer War
* Spanish War of Independence
* Greek War of Independence
* Irish War of Independence
* Israeli War of Independence
* Mexican War of Independence
* Romanian War of Independence
* Wars of Scottish Independence
* South American Wars of Independence
* Turkish War of Independence