Seven, I see what your getting at by saying the war on terror is global, and so was both world wars. However, there are some key differences that would not put it on the same level as the world wars. First, the war on terror is not a Total War Nor is it a war between two industrial powers which would not make it an Industrial War Most people just assume all wars are like this, and that is the common mistake. the war on terror is not against industrial powers, and it is limited. In fact the way you fight a war like the one on terror is completely different from a traditional industrial war. The failure to realize this in time is a major factor to the United States losing in vietnam, and the problems that grew like a cancer in Iraq until tactics were adjusted. We have all heard people say, “we must win the hearts and minds” and that is the only way to win the style of war we are in now.
For some really interesting info, check out the Malayan Emergency and the comparison between that war and the vietnam war. Very interesting how the british army and the american army think and fight this style of war. I could write you a 10 page report on the subject if you wanted, I did it about 3 weeks ago for my poli sci class lol