the Revolution (what's this war called in England?)

The War of Independence

Really? In the UK, the war in which the American colonies defeated the British Crown forces and became independent, is just called the War of Independence, without any reference to whose independence? I would have expected at least the War of American Independence or something.

It's interesting to hear what names different wars are given based on which side the name comes from. In the southern USA, I have heard the US Civil War referred to as The War of Northern Aggression.

And Hey - I'm a member! Wonder when that happened.