[Our] people are not a warlike nation. It is a soldierly one, which means it does not want war but does not fear it. It loves peace, but also its honor and freedom.
—— Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf.
We are not a warlike people. Quite the opposite. We always seek to live in peace. We resort to force infrequently and with great reluctance–and only after we have determined that it is absolutely necessary.
—— Ronald W. Reagan, July 17, 1980.
The USS John Adams, under orders from Commander-in-Chief Pierce, invades the Fiji Islands, exacting retribution for damages to American civilians and sailors.
NOTE: This is the first time the United States has invaded the Fiji Islands, whereas the Fiji Islands, have never invaded the U.S.
[added 2/21/2022] Thanks to Jim Lorenz for this entry.
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
“Law of the Jungle”
ccc-2point0.com/preface
References:
Use of US Forces Abroad
www.history.navy.mil/wars/foabroad.htm
America At War – U.S. Navy And Marine Corps Involvement In Conflicts, Terrorist Acts, And Other Hostile Incidents
www.jcs-group.com/military/wars/casualties.html
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