The Seven Years ' War lasted from 1756 to 1763 and involved most great European powers of the day . The war was fought in different places : North and Central America , Europe , the West African coast , India and the Philippines . The Seven Years ' War was a global military conflict between 1756 and 1763 , involving most of the great powers of the time affecting North and Central America , Europe , the West African coast , India and the Philippines .