Key Battles of American History
War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America’s wars is essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America’s wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of History at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX. He has published one book and two scholarly articles. He is also the cohost (with Scott Rank) of the Presidential Fight Club, Key Battles of the Civil War, Key Battles of the Revolutionary War, and Key Battles of World War I podcasts.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 366
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
1814: The Gulf Coast Campaign
Wanting to bring the war to parts of the U. S. that had not yet experienced it, the British in late 1814 opened up a campaign against the Gulf Coast. This campaign culminated in the British attack on…
00:43:43 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
The Crisis of 1814 and the Hartford Convention
In 1814, the United States faced increasing hostility to the war in New England as well as near economic collapse. In this mini-episode, Steve and James discuss the so-called “Crisis of 1814” and the…
00:35:37 |
Sat 24 Sep 2022
1814: The Empire Strikes Back
In 1814, the British decided that the best defense is a good offense. Accordingly, they launched a series of attacks on various parts of the American northeast while also returning to the Chesapeake …
00:41:55 |
Wed 21 Sep 2022
Bonus Episode - Popes and Freemasonry History of the Papacy Feed Drop
Steve Guerra on Freemasonry, The Catholic Church, and the Modern World
This is a sample of a recent episode of Steve Guerra's History of the Papacy Podcast (https://www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of…
This is a sample of a recent episode of Steve Guerra's History of the Papacy Podcast (https://www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of…
00:24:36 |
Sat 17 Sep 2022
1814: The Third Time's the Charm?
In 1814, American forces, believing in the saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again”, launched yet another invasion of Canada. The American army in early 1814 was much better fed, equ…
00:42:09 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
The Common Soldier
Even when they were not fighting, soldiers in the War of 1812 suffered great hardships. These included poor pay, harsh discipline, extreme temperatures, rampant disease, and inadequate food, clothing…
00:48:15 |
Wed 07 Sep 2022
1813: The War in the South
In 1813, the War of 1812 spread to the American South, as an American army led by General Andrew Jackson attempted to suppress the Red Sticks, a faction of the Creek Nation that rebelled against Whit…
00:33:50 |
Wed 31 Aug 2022
Old Hickory
In this special bonus episode, James again joins forces with Jerry Landry, host of the Presidencies of the United States Podcast. This time, Jerry leads the discussion, which concerns one of the most…
00:50:51 |
Sat 27 Aug 2022
1813: More Naval Warfare, Politics and Economics
In this episode, Steve and James go back out on the water, including both the open ocean and the Great Lakes to follow the actions of the US Navy in 1813. The Navy ranged far and wide, enjoying a few…
00:38:04 |
Wed 24 Aug 2022
1813: The Americans Try Again
In 1813, the American ground forces in the north launched a second series of attacks against British forces in Canada. This time the Americans were more experienced, better equipped, and were led by …
00:44:13 |
Wed 17 Aug 2022
Old Tippecanoe
In this special bonus episode, James is joined by special guest Jerry Landry, host of the Presidencies of the United States Podcast. Jerry and James discuss the early career and life of William Henry…
00:52:58 |
Sat 13 Aug 2022
1812: Victory at Sea
The War of 1812 was not fought merely on land, but also on the sea. To anyone at the time, it would have seemed that the tiny American navy, with only 16 ships at the start of the war, would be crush…
00:47:19 |
Wed 10 Aug 2022
1812: Disaster in Canada
Soon after war was declared, U. S. President Madison and Secretary of War Eustis decided to launch a three-pronged assault on Canada. American forces would cross the Detroit, Niagara, and St. Lawrenc…
00:47:56 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
1812: Riots, War Aims, and Politics
At the time of the War of 1812, the United States was deeply divided between Republicans, most of whom supported the war, and Federalists, who opposed the war. This division broke out into violence i…
00:34:18 |
Sat 30 Jul 2022
1783-1812: The Road to War
The 1783 Treaty of Paris formally ended the American War for Independence, but it left many issues between the United States and Great Britain unresolved. In addition, Britain’s war with Napoleon and…
00:56:02 |
Wed 27 Jul 2022
Introduction to the War of 1812
In this episode, James kicks off Season 4 of Key Battles of American History. This new season will include discussions of the United States’ three most significant wars between the Revolutionary War …
00:08:11 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Bonus Episode - Interview with Chris Mowery of Vlogging Through History
In this special bonus episode, James interviews Chris Mowery, host of the Vlogging Through History YouTube channel and the podcast of the same name, which is the newest podcast in the Parthenon Podca…
00:30:47 |
Sat 16 Jul 2022
Fat Man and Little Boy
In 1942, the United States government launched the Manhattan Project, a top-secret effort to build an atomic bomb for use against the Axis powers. In this episode, James and Sean discuss the 1989 fil…
01:53:28 |
Wed 13 Jul 2022
Empire of the Sun
By the late 1930s, Shanghai had a large international settlement that included a significant British community. During the city’s capture by Japanese forces in 1937, many British civilians became pri…
01:14:11 |
Wed 06 Jul 2022
Bonus Episode - VTH York Podcast Segment
Many people learn about history as a collection of names, dates, and places. History is so much more interesting than that. It is the stories of the men and women who made those places and events mat…
00:26:32 |
Sun 03 Jul 2022
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