Much more serious was the turn the war had taken.

No one could say whether the war would take another six months, a year, two years or more.

The war has taken more than 30,000 lives in the last three years.

The war took place almost three and a half years ago.

But the war had taken him away, and then he was dead.

The war between morning television shows has taken a new turn.

The first president died, and a civil war took place.

In response to your second question, one never knows how long a war will take.

War came to you and took all your safety away!

The entire war took only six days from beginning to end, which is how it got its name.