Key Battles of American History

Key Battles of American History Episodes

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  We Were Soldiers July 12, 2025 - 81 min
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  VW6: The Americanization of the War July 9, 2025 - 57 min
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  Rescue Dawn July 5, 2025 - 58 min
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  VW5: The Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the Entry of American Ground Forces July 2, 2025 - 53 min
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  VW4: South Vietnam in Crisis June 25, 2025 - 58 min
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  VW3: The Rise of the Viet Cong June 18, 2025 - 44 min
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  VW2: Dien Bien Phu and the Geneva Agreements June 11, 2025 - 41 min
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  VW1: Introduction to the Vietnam War June 4, 2025 - 59 min
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  The 10 Best Allied Fighters of World War II (with Sean McIver) - Part 2 May 31, 2025 - 41 min
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  The 10 Best Allied Fighters of World War II (with Sean McIver) - Part 1 May 28, 2025 - 45 min

About 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.

Meet your Host

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.