Early Conflicts (1600s-1700s):
* Anglo-French War (1627-1629): A brief conflict over French support of English Catholics and French attempts to seize English colonies in North America.
* First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-1654): Primarily a naval conflict involving both England and France, though their rivalry was not the primary focus.
* Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-1667): Similar to the first, the war primarily involved England and the Netherlands, although France was indirectly involved.
* Third Anglo-Dutch War (1672-1674): Again, primarily an English-Dutch conflict, but France was an ally of the Dutch.
* War of the League of Augsburg (1688-1697): Also known as the "Nine Years' War," this was a major conflict between a Grand Alliance (led by England and the Holy Roman Empire) and France, fueled by French expansionist ambitions.
* War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714): A massive European war with the goal of preventing the Bourbon Dynasty from controlling both France and Spain. England and France were major combatants.
Mid-18th Century Conflicts:
* War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748): Though technically involving the Austrian Habsburg Empire, this conflict was primarily fought in the colonies, particularly in North America and India. England and France battled for dominance.
* Seven Years' War (1756-1763): A global conflict, considered the first world war, involving Britain, France, Prussia, Austria, Russia, and Spain. It was decisive for the British in establishing colonial dominance in India and North America.
Late 18th and 19th Century Conflicts:
* American Revolutionary War (1775-1783): While not directly between Britain and France, this war saw France support the American colonists against the British Empire, leading to the loss of Britain's American colonies.
* French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802) and Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): While primarily fought in Europe, these wars involved England and France vying for global dominance.
Beyond the Wars:
* Colonial Rivalries: Beyond outright wars, the two empires engaged in continuous rivalries, competition, and tensions in their colonies, particularly in North America, India, and Africa.
These are just some of the major conflicts between Britain and France. Each war had its own complexities, but they all illustrate the deep rivalry between these two European powers in their pursuit of empire.