The War on Terror (also known as the Global War on Terrorism) is a term commonly applied to an international military campaign which started as a result of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. This resulted in an international military campaign to eliminate al-Qaeda and other militant organizations. The United Kingdom and many other NATO and non-NATO nations participate in the conflict.
The phrase 'War on Terror' was first used by U.S. President George W. Bush on 20 September 2001
The phrase 'War on Terror' was first used by U.S. President George W. Bush on 20 September 2001
