Template:Infobox conflict

Documentation
 is an infobox template designed for conflicts. It is not for battles; template:infobox battle is for that. This template does not automatically categorize, as it is used for both Category:Conflicts and Category:Wars.

Usage
Copy and paste the following code in to the top of the article, filling in any necessary parameters after the equals signs. Fields left blank will not show up.

Parameters

 * name (recommended) : Shows at the top of the infobox and as a field in the first section, above . It is recommended you put   here.
 * image (optional) : The filename and file extension to be displayed at the top of the infobox. It will have styles applied to it automatically, please do not try to customize it yourself.  would display File:Favicon.ico.
 * image_caption (optional) : A caption to be displayed underneath the image.
 * other_names (optional) : Other names the battle was referred to by.


 * part_of (optional) : What conflict the battle was part of.
 * previous_in_conflict (optional) : List the battle that began and ended prior to this, as part of the same conflict, here. The label for this parameter is "Previous". Editor's note: If the previous parameter is left empty, "in conflict" will be appended to this parameter's label for reader clarity. If this and the previous parameter are left empty, the first filled parameter of the next two will have the same rule applied.
 * concurrent_in_conflict (optional) : List any battles in the same conflict that were occurring at the same time as this battle. They do not have to start nor end at the same time. The label for this parameter is "Concurrent", unless the conditions stated above are true.
 * next_in_conflict (optional) : List here battles that started after the end of this battle, given they are in the same conflict. The label for this parameter is "Next", unless the conditions stated in  are true.


 * date (optional) : The date the battle started and ended.
 * place (optional)
 * instigator (optional) : Which belligerent started the battle. Only enter something here if it is absolutely clear who started it, to avoid bias.
 * objectives (optional) : The objectives of the instigator.
 * status (optional) : The current status of the battle. Do not enter anything here if the battle has been concluded in timeline, unless absolutely necessary.
 * outcome (optional) : In list form with effects caused by the battle. If there is a clear instigator, head this list with the overall result for the instigator (such as "x defeat" or "x victory"). Otherwise, head it with who won or otherwise.

The following parameters display as the full width of the infobox, so be aware of the extra space you have. Please try to only use one or two.
 * wars (optional)
 * theaters (optional)
 * campaigns (optional)
 * conflicts (optional)
 * encounters (optional)

The following parameters will display side-by-side information to compare the belligerents. They are split in to  and , corresponding to the left and right columns respectively. If one is entered, please enter the other one with equal detail. Please make sure that, if there is more than one item in a parameter, it is in list format.
 * belligerents_1 and _2 (optional; see above) : Who the combatants were. Instigator on the left.
 * commanders_1 and _2 (optional; see above) : Commanders of the battle, with their rank in  tags if necessary.
 * forces_1 and _2 (optional; see above) : What forces were used in the battle.
 * casualties_1 and _2 (optional; see above) : Any military casualties of the battle.
 * total_casualties (requires casualties_1 or _2) : Displays as a full-width cell below casualties. The total casualties of the belligerents combined (military only).
 * civilian_casualties (requires casualties_1 or _2) : Displays as a full-width cell below casualties. Non-military casualties.