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Key Battles of American History
James Early
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.
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Eyewitness History Podcast: Special Compilation Feed Drop
October 7, 2023 - 45 min
In this special compilation episode, Josh Cohen of Eyewitness History shares his favorite interview moments and stories from people who witnessed some of history’s most extraordinary events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The American Home Front
October 4, 2023 - 66 min
The heroic efforts of American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines were made possible by millions of factory workers, farmers, fundraisers, government officials, and others who never left American soli. In this episode, Sean and James discuss the American home front, including the role played by women and African-Americans in supporting the war. They also discuss the U.S. government’s shameful decision to intern 120,000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans during the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly’s Heroes
September 30, 2023 - 49 min
In this episode, Sean and James review the 1970 World War II comedy-drama heist film Kelly’s Heroes which tells the story of a motley crew of American GIs who go AWOL in order to rob a French bank, located behind German lines, of its stored Nazi gold bars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Epilogue 4: How Each Side Won the War When They Were Winning It
September 27, 2023 - 74 min
In this episode, Sean and James examine the strategies, decisions, and conditions that dictated the course of the war, both from an overall perspective and through the different phases of the action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dirty Dozen
September 23, 2023 - 41 min
The 1967 film The Dirty Dozen tells the story of a penal military unit of twelve convicts who are trained as commandos by the Allies for a suicide mission ahead of the Normandy landings. Join Sean and James as they discuss this fun and exciting classic film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Epilogue 3: Key Technology of the War
September 20, 2023 - 65 min
In this episode, Sean and James discuss some of the key weapons, technology, and innovations of the war for all the major powers, and how they impacted the course of the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Von Ryan’s Express
September 16, 2023 - 38 min
In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1965 classic film Von Ryan’s Express, starring Frank Sinatra, which depicts a group of Allied prisoners of war who conduct a daring escape by hijacking the freight train carrying the POWs and fleeing through German-occupied Italy to Switzerland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Epilogue 2: Key Leaders in the War
September 13, 2023 - 61 min
In this episode, Sean and James follow a long-established KBAH tradition by giving brief overviews of the postwar lives and careers of the major leaders, Axis and Allies, discussed in the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Years of Our Lives
September 9, 2023 - 52 min
In this episode, Sean and James review the 1946 WIlliam Wyler epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives, which tells the story of three U. S. servicemen’s struggle to re-adjust to civilian life after coming home from the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Epilogue 1: Europe in 1945 and the Postwar World
September 6, 2023 - 78 min
The Second World War completely changed the world. In this episode, Sean and James discuss the human cost of the war, the rise and fall of empires, the beginning of the Cold War, and major changes within the United States. Also discussed is the crucial July-August Potsdam Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
