War of liberation

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For the Napoleonic "War of Liberation", see War of the Sixth Coalition.

A War of liberation is a conflict which is primarily intended to bring freedom or independence to a nation or group. Examples might include a war to overthrow a colonial power, or to remove a dictator from power. Such wars are often unconventional.

[edit] See also

• colonialism
• asymmetric warfare
• War of Independence
• World War 2