Modern era · 1801 – 1805
First Barbary War
The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the United States fought against Ottoman Tripolitania. Tripolitania had declared war against the United States over disputes regarding tributary payments in exchange for a cessation of Tripolitanian commerce raiding at sea.
- When
- 10 May 1801 – 10 Jun 1805
- Where
- Mediterranean Sea
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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