
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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 389 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

While the Western Front quickly descended into trench warfare, the fighting in the East remained highly mobile, spanning vast distances across Eastern Europe. In this episode, Sean and James discuss Austria-Hungary’s failed invasions of Serbia, Russi... more
In this episode, Sean and James explore Jean Renoir’s The Grand Illusion (1937), a World War I masterpiece that examines class, nationalism, and the bonds that form even among enemies. They discuss the film’s unforgettable characters—from working-cla... more
In August 1914, the German army launched an invasion of Belgium as a first step to their planned march through France and capture of Paris. As the Germans swept through Belgium and advanced on the French capital, the Allies made a desperate stand alo... more
In this episode, James and special guest Sean McIver discuss the classic 1930 anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front. Based on the novel of the same name, All Quiet on the Western Front set the standard for all future war movies, especially tho... more
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I enjoy this series very much. I have also listened to the key battles of World War One. It is informative yet light enough to listen to on a long commute. James and Scott make the listen enjoyable.
I’m a kid who likes war a lot my favorite war is World War II. My favorite tank is the M 24 Chaffee or the M1 Abrams
Make an episode about Stalingrad
I just listened to the most recent Vietnam War episode. It was great as always. I do have a question however. There always seems to be a mystery around the reason for the US losing this war. It seems to me that this is as simple as,
1. Don’t invade unless you plan to pull troops out quickly afterwards, and
2. Go all in with the required resources.
There is ample evidence of what works and doesn’t work just in the two Iraq wars alone. It is even more odd considering the different approaches were ... more
I love the show but I think you should put all the shows together because it would be easier to listen and learn. I also think that you should talk about the 3 original ww2 us carriers ( uss Saratoga, Lexington and enterprise) l just love it so much thank you for the show
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The content explores pivotal moments in American military history through detailed discussions on specific battles and their broader implications. Key themes include the evolution of warfare, the impact of key figures and orders, and the socio-political consequences of military conflicts. The analytical approach focuses not only on the military strategies employed but also on how these battles influenced the shaping of American identity and policy. Notably, the host integrates profound historical knowledge and engaging discussions with occasional pop culture references, making the topics accessible to a broad audience interested in understanding the complexities of America's military past.
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