The dictionary (American Heritage) states that it is, "A war between factions or regions of the same country."
(Please don't copy/paste dictionary definitions)
2006-11-02 07:30:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
when a nation is at war with it's own people
2006-11-02 07:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand your question. You've asked what a civil war is, and quoted a dictionary definition that it is a war between factions or regions of the same country. That's exactly what it is. Two groups within a country fighting for control of that country. What more do you want anyone to say?
2006-11-02 07:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Civil war is when two different groups fight for control within a single country. Obviously you are referring to Iraq, and there definetly is war between factions there, and it's civil, but it is not a full blown civil war with two governments fighting each other. You might call it a partial civil war or "low grade civil conflict" or whatever words you think up. Call it whatever you want, it does not change what it is.
2006-11-02 08:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by Roman Soldier 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people characterize a civil war as a war in which factions of a culture, society or nationality fight for political power or control of an area; I think....
2006-11-02 09:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are talking Iraq, I know what the President would say:
"I don't find your definition to be credible."
See case closed, go back to sleep people.
2006-11-02 07:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jared H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Influential instigators and stupid citizens/followers.
2006-11-02 08:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Nikolas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋