The term War of Independence is generally used to describe a war occurring over a territory that has declaredindependence. 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. Jump to: navigation, search An act of war - the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan during World War II War is a state of widespread conflict between states, organisations, or relatively large groups of people, which is characterised by the use of lethal violence between combatants or upon civilians. ... A territory is a defined area (including land and waters), usually considered to be a possession of an animal, person, organization, or institution. ... Jump to: navigation, search A declaration of independence is a proclamation of the independence of a newly formed or reformed independent state, usually from a part or the whole of the territory of another nation, or a document containing such a declaration. ... A state is an organized political community occupying a definite territory, having an organized government, and possessing internal and external sovereignty. ... Sovereignty is the exclusive right to exercise supreme authority over a geographic region, group of people or oneself. ...
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