First Wizarding War

The First Wizarding War, originally known as the Death Eater Rebellion or Dark Rebellion, and later called the First War, was a major conflict with foundations as early as the 1940s, but officially beginning in 1970 and ending abruptly in 1980. It marked the original "reign" of the Dark Lord Voldemort.

The Dark Lord's rebellion occurred only with the help of his Death Eaters, dark associates whom brought terror to both innocent muggles and wizards.