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The following is a '''list of wars involving [[Iceland]]'''. Although Iceland does not maintain a [[standing |
The following is a '''list of wars involving [[Iceland]]'''. Although modern Iceland does not maintain a [[standing army]], [[navy]] nor [[air force]] it maintains a militarized [[Coast Guard]] and has deployed a small [[peacekeeping]] force internationally on a few occasions. |
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Revision as of 17:56, 18 January 2013
The following is a list of wars involving Iceland. Although modern Iceland does not maintain a standing army, navy nor air force it maintains a militarized Coast Guard and has deployed a small peacekeeping force internationally on a few occasions.
| Year | War | Conclusion | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th century | |||
| ca. 1220–1262/64 | Age of the Sturlungs | Signing of the Gamli sáttmáli ("Old Covenant") agreement, the termination of the Icelandic Commonwealth, Iceland becoming a part of the Kingdom of Norway. | Infighting between factions of wealthy goðar families, effectively a civil war. Notable battles include the Battle of Örlygsstaðir, the Battle of the Gulf, Battle of Haugsnes and the Battle of Víðines. |
| 20th century | |||
| 1940–1941 | World War II | British withdrawal. | none |
| 1958–1976 | Cod Wars | Iceland's exclusive economic zone successfully expanded. | Icelandic Coast Guard |
| 21st century | |||
| 2003–2004 | Iraq War | Icelandic withdrawal from the coalition. | peacekeeping force |
| 2003– | War in Afghanistan | Ongoing. | peacekeeping force |