
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 | 427 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

In this episode, James interviews retired U. S. Navy Admiral William Fallon, former commander of U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM), about his recently published book Decisions, Discord, and Diplomacy: From Cairo to Kabul." In the interview, Fallon give... more
In this episode, James welcomes back Dave Holland, a U. S. Marine veteran and independent scholar who has spent much of his life studying the Guadalcanal Campaign of the Second World War, including several years walking the battlefields themselves. I... more
In this episode, James interviews historian Edward Hagerty about his new book Soldier of the South: Lieutenant General Richard H. Anderson at War and Peace. Richard Anderson was one of the highest-ranking generals in the Confederate Army, but he is l... more
In this episode of Key Battles of American History, James speaks with Jenny Chan, director of Pacific Atrocities Education, about the often-overlooked human dimension of the Pacific War. We explore how events like the Nanjing Massacre, the Bataan Dea... more
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I have listened to this for years, and I have learned about other quality podcasts through this one. Highly recommend for history fans.
They lost me when one of them said the AK-47 could shoot NATO 7.62 — this is not true.
If you were to take James and his terrible, not funny, often recycled jokes and his constant chuckling at nothing and get rid of it the show would go up 2 stars. His love of taking time to explain glaringly obvious and simple things is also maddening.
I really like it good podcast 10 out of 10
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A history-focused show that analyzes the United States through its most pivotal battles. Episodes blend rigorous context with engaging storytelling, hosting guests and co-hosts who illuminate military strategy, leadership, and the political consequences of conflict. The format tends to weave in archival details, personal anecdotes, and historical debates, making complex events approachable for listeners who enjoy deep dives into America's military past. Notable strengths include a historian's perspective grounded in classroom-style explanations and a conversational tone that keeps broad audiences engaged, even when covering dense material. A few episodes mix film or cultural references to illustrate memory and interpretation of history, whi... more
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1. Jenny Chan
2. Sean McIvernight
3. Sean McIver
4. Richard Bell
5. Quin Cho
6. Bruce Jay Wasser
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8. Kat Smith
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