noun
war of liberation
Refers to a war fought to free a country, people, or group from oppression or foreign control. Often used in historical or political contexts.
その国は解放戦争の末に独立を勝ち取った。
That country won its independence after a war of liberation.
独立戦争 specifically refers to a war for independence, while 解放戦争 emphasizes liberation from oppression or occupation.
Compound of 解放 (liberation) and 戦争 (war). The term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese compound with no unusual historical derivation.