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Top 5 longest wars or military conflicts in history

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The 5 longest wars or military conflicts in history by duration: Reconquista, Anglo-French Wars (intermittent), Roman–Persian Wars, Arauco War, and more.

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  1. 1

    Reconquista

    711–1492 (~781 years)

  2. 2

    Anglo-French Wars (intermittent)

    1109–1815 (~706 years)

  3. 3

    Roman–Persian Wars

    54 BC–628 AD (~681 years)

  4. 4

    Arauco War

    1536–1818 (~282 years)

  5. 5

    Three Hundred and Thirty Five Years' War

    1651–1986 (no casualties)