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
Fierce Valor with Jared Frederick
In this episode, James again interviews professor, reenactor, and YouTuber Jared Frederick, this time about his 2022 book (co-authored with Erik Dorr) Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs an…
00:43:51 |
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Band of Brothers, Episode 6: Bastogne
In this episode Sean and James discuss Band of Brothers Episode 6: Bastogne. Easy faces harsh winter conditions in the Ardennes, running dangerously low on ammunition, food, and medical supplies. Com…
00:51:13 |
Sat 06 Jan 2024
The Sioux Wars
In this topical episode, commissioned by Early’s Raiders Major Alex Calabrese, James discusses the various Sioux Wars, including the Dakota War of 1862, Red Cloud’s War (1866-68), the Great Sioux War…
00:24:55 |
Wed 03 Jan 2024
Band of Brothers, Episode 5: Crossroads
In this episode Sean and James discuss Band of Brothers Episode 5: Crossroads. Winters writes an after-action report on Easy's actions during a German counter offensive on the Nijmegen salient; he is…
00:49:42 |
Sat 30 Dec 2023
Medical Care in World War II
In this topical episode, commissioned by Early’s Raiders Major Ana Concepcion Castro, James discusses medical care in World War II, including the crucial role of combat medics, the various types of h…
00:25:24 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Band of Brothers, Episode 4: Replacements
In this episode Sean and James discuss Band of Brothers Episode 4: Replacements. Replacements join Easy Company and struggle to be accepted by the veterans who fought at Normandy. Winters is promoted…
00:42:40 |
Sat 23 Dec 2023
History of the Papacy Sample: The Septuagint
The Septuagint is the most important Bible translation you’ve never heard of. In this episode of the 10th Anniversary of the History of the Papacy series, Steve Guerra and his special guest Garry Ste…
00:21:27 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Hang Tough with Jared Frederick
In this episode, James interviews professor, reenactor, and YouTuber Jared Frederick about his 2020 book (co-authored with Erik Dorr) Hang Tough:
The WWII Letters and Artifacts of Major Dick Winters. …
The WWII Letters and Artifacts of Major Dick Winters. …
00:38:09 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Band of Brothers, Episode 3: Carentan
In this episode Sean and James discuss Band of Brothers Episode 3: Carentan. Easy fights in the Battle of Carentan and loses several men. Rumors begin to circulate that Ronald Speirs killed a group o…
00:39:23 |
Sat 16 Dec 2023
Revolutionary War Artillery
In this topical episode, commissioned by Early’s Raiders Major Doug Pergram, James discusses Revolutionary War artillery, including types of artillery and shot, how artillery were fired, and how they…
00:22:45 |
Wed 13 Dec 2023
Band of Brothers, Episode 2: Day of Days
In this episode Sean and James discuss Band of Brothers Episode 2: Day of Days. On June 6, 1944, Easy Company parachutes into Normandy but is scattered and many land miles away from their designated …
00:44:11 |
Sat 09 Dec 2023
The Fighting Darlings - Prisoners in the Philippines
After the fall of the Philippines to the Japanese in May 1942, many Allied servicemen became prisoners. Those who survived their captivity would remain prisoners of the Japanese for nearly three year…
01:01:12 |
Wed 06 Dec 2023
Band of Brothers, Episode 1: Currahee
In this episode Sean and James introduce the award-winning Band of Brothers series and discuss Episode 1: Currahee. In 1942, Easy Company trains at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, under First Lieutenant Herber…
01:30:37 |
Sat 02 Dec 2023
James Longstreet with Elizabeth Varon
In this episode, James interviews Elizabeth Varon, the Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History and Associate Director of the John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the Universit…
00:56:13 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
This American President - The JFK Assassination
November 22 marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. To commemorate this pivotal event in American history, learn more about Kennedy's 1963 Texas visit, reelectio…
00:22:48 |
Sat 25 Nov 2023
From Orphan to High Flyer with Philip Martin
In this episode, James interviews Philip Martin, author of From Orphan to High Flyer. In this book, Philip tells the story of his late friend Denis Eliot. Denis rose from the horrors of a Victorian-s…
00:52:30 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Stalag 17
In this episode, Sean and James review the 1953 film Stalag 17, which tells the story of a group of American airmen confined with 40,000 prisoners in a World War II German prisoner-of-war camp "somew…
02:21:19 |
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Axis Prisoners of War in the U. S.
The experiences of Allied prisoners of war in Germany are relatively well-known, thanks in part to movies and television shows that tell their story. However, few Americans know that over 400,000 Axi…
01:02:16 |
Wed 15 Nov 2023
The Great Escape
Join James and Sean as they discuss the 1963 classic The Great Escape, the thrilling story of the largest mass breakout from a POW camp ever in World War 2. Steve McQueen leads a truly all star cast …
00:58:41 |
Sat 11 Nov 2023
Allied Prisoners of War in Germany
Over 300,000 western Allied servicemen were captured and imprisoned by Nazi Germany during World War 2. Join Sean and James as they tell about the experiences of British, American, French, and other …
00:52:25 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
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