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The Civil War: 1861 Battle of Philippi
52 minutesJon-Erik Gilot examined the Battle of Philippi, fought in West Virginia in June 1861. He argued that although the action was brief, it is significant because it was the first organized land engagement of the war and brought national recognition to key figures. This talk was a part of a "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" Symposium hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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American Artifacts: African American History, 1619 Through the Civil War
39 minutesWe visited the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond to look at their exhibit on 400 years of African American history. Curator Karen Sherry focused on the period between 1619 and the Civil War, sharing stories about individuals who led slave revolts, educated fellow freed people, and participated in abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. This was the first of a two-part tour.
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The Civil War: 1862 Battle of Williamsburg
51 minutesDrew Gruber talked about the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia - and why it was overshadowed that year by larger and bloodier battles. We also heard why Williamsburg's colonial history has long obscured its Civil War story. Mr. Gruber is executive director of Civil War Trails. This was part of the "Emerging Civil War" Blog symposium.
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The Civil War: 1863 Tullahoma Campaign
57 minutesAuthor Chris Kolakowski talked about the 1863 Tullahoma Campaign in Tennessee. He argued that the power struggles between the Confederate leaders in the Army of Tennessee resulted in their unpreparedness for battle. This talk was part of a symposium on "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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The Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek
57 minutesKristen Pawlak talked about the Battle of Wilson's Creek, fought between Union and Confederate forces in southwest Missouri in August 1861. She explained that the conflict, while not widely known, is significant because it was the first major battle west of the Mississippi River. This talk was a part of a symposium on "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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The Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant's Second Petersburg Offensive
1 hour, 17 minutesA. Wilson Greene analyzed Ulysses S. Grant's lesser-known second Petersburg offensive, which took place in June 1864 as Union forces attempted to capture Petersburg, Virginia, before Confederate General Robert E. Lee could reinforce his lines around the city. Mr. Greene is the author of "A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg, Volume 1 - From the Crossing of the James to the Crater." The "Emerging Civil War" blog hosted this talk as part of a symposium on "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War."
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The Civil War: 1861 Battle of Philippi
53 minutesJon-Erik Gilot examined the Battle of Philippi, fought in West Virginia in June 1861. He argued that although the action was brief, it is significant because it was the first organized land engagement of the war and brought national recognition to key figures. This talk was a part of a "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" Symposium hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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The Civil War: 1861 Battle of Dranesville
55 minutesRyan Quint talked about the Battle of Dranesville, fought in Northern Virginia in December 1861. He argued that the conflict, while not well known, is significant because it was the first victory for the Union after several defeats early in the war. This talk was a part of a "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" symposium hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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The Civil War: 1864 New Market Campaign
50 minutesSarah Kay Bierle talked about 1864 New Market Campaign, which she argued resulted in the last major Confederate victory in the Shenandoah Valley and had a strategic importance far beyond the relatively small number of forces engaged. Ms. Bierle is the author of "Call Out the Cadets: The Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864." This talk was a part of symposium on "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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The Civil War: 1863 Battle of Mine Run
52 minutesChris Mackowski discussed the Battle of Mine Run, a small engagement in December 1863 between Union forces against better positioned Confederates near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mr. Mackowski is a co-founder of the Emerging Civil War Blog, which hosted this symposium on forgotten battles.
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The Civil War: 1862 Battle of Secessionville
53 minutesDan Welch discussed the 1862 Battle of Secessionville, a Union attempt to wrest control of nearby Tower Battery from the Confederate Army. Controlling this area meant access to Charleston, South Carolina, an indispensable Confederate port city. Mr. Welch is a school teacher, and is the co-author of "The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign, 1863." This was part of the "Emerging Civil War" Blog symposium.
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The Civil War: 1864 Battle of Fort Stevens
53 minutesNational Park Service ranger Steve Phan discussed the Union Army's initiative to build forts around Washington, D.C. The Battle of Fort Stevens, a campaign by Confederate Lieutenant General Jubal Early tested these defenses in July 1864. This program was part of a Emerging Civil War symposium on forgotten battles.
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The Civil War: 1862 Battle of Williamsburg
50 minutesDrew Gruber talked about the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia - and why it was overshadowed that year by larger and bloodier battles. We also heard why Williamsburg's colonial history has long obscured its Civil War story. Mr. Gruber is executive director of Civil War Trails. This was part of the "Emerging Civil War" Blog symposium.
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The Civil War: 1863 Tullahoma Campaign
57 minutesAuthor Chris Kolakowski talked about the 1863 Tullahoma Campaign in Tennessee. He argued that the power struggles between the Confederate leaders in the Army of Tennessee resulted in their unpreparedness for battle. This talk was part of a symposium on "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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The Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek
55 minutesKristen Pawlak talked about the Battle of Wilson's Creek, fought between Union and Confederate forces in southwest Missouri in August 1861. She explained that the conflict, while not widely known, is significant because it was the first major battle west of the Mississippi River. This talk was a part of a symposium on "Forgotten Battles of the Civil War" hosted by the "Emerging Civil War" blog.
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Reel America: "Tigers on the Loose" - 1965
58 minutesThis 1965 U.S. Army film highlights the 10th Armored Division, known as the "Tiger" division. Narrated by actor Lorne Greene, the story is told in two parts primarily by the World War II veterans themselves. They detail the Battle of the Bulge and the division's experience up to the surrender of Germany in May of 1945. On December 16, 1944, Adolf Hitler launched a surprise counteroffensive against Allied forces in the Ardennes Forest region of Belgium, northeastern France and Luxembourg. Committing over 1,000 tanks and 200,000 troops to this last effort, Hitler hoped to recapture the port city of Antwerp.
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Battle of the Bulge 75th Anniversary
28 minutesOn December 16, 1944, Adolf Hitler launched a surprise counteroffensive against Allied forces in the Ardennes Forest region of Belgium, northeastern France, and Luxembourg. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler committed more than 1,000 tanks and 200,000 troops to this last Nazi effort, hoping to recapture the port city of Antwerp. Veterans, their families, and officials from the U.S. military and Allied nations marked the battle's 75th anniversary with a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Author Alex Kershaw gave the keynote address. The Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted the event.
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1944 Allied Defense of St. Vith
1 hour, 16 minutesMilitary history scholar Mark Gerges explored the Allied defense of St. Vith in December 1944 on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. American forces eventually surrendered the Belgian town, but Mr. Gerges argued that the fighting caused a delay that frustrated the German counteroffensive. The Kansas City Public Library and U.S. Command and General Staff College held this event.
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Author Alex Kershaw on D-Day 75th Anniversary
1 hour, 1 minuteJune 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Alex Kershaw, author of "The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led The Way to Victory in World War II." He joined us LIVE from the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, to talk about his book and answer viewer questions.
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Author Mary Louise Roberts on D-Day and French Citizens
44 minutesJune 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Mary Louise Roberts, author of "D-Day Through French Eyes: Normandy 1944." She joined us LIVE to talk about the impact of the invasion and its aftermath on the French and to answer viewer questions.
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American Artifacts: 4th Infantry Division & D-Day
30 minutesHistorian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of France and gives a tour of an encampment of his "Furious Fourth" World War II reenactors group. The camp is part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, hosted by the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
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Reel America: D-Day to Germany - 1944 Documentary
46 minutesThe 1944 documentary D-Day to Germany was shot, edited, and narrated by Jack Lieb, a "News of the Day" correspondent who was assigned to cover the invasion of France. He shot this film for himself while also working for the Hearst Corporation newsreel. After the war, Mr. Lieb created a traveling film and lecture program. The National Archives restored the film together with a recording of his original narration.
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Reel America: "Medical Service in the Invasion of Normandy" - 1944
17 minutesThis U.S. Army film details the logistics involved in treating wounded soldiers in the field, and in hospitals in England, during and after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. From the National Archives collections, the film was marked "restricted" because of its graphic scenes of the wounded and was originally intended for military audiences only.
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Reel America: "Tigers on the Loose" - 1965
58 minutesThis 1965 U.S. Army film highlights the 10th Armored Division, known as the "Tiger" division. Narrated by actor Lorne Greene, the story is told in two parts primarily by the World War II veterans themselves. They detail the Battle of the Bulge and the division's experience up to the surrender of Germany in May of 1945. On December 16, 1944, Adolf Hitler launched a surprise counteroffensive against Allied forces in the Ardennes Forest region of Belgium, northeastern France and Luxembourg. Committing over 1,000 tanks and 200,000 troops to this last effort, Hitler hoped to recapture the port city of Antwerp.
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Battle of the Bulge 75th Anniversary
28 minutesOn December 16, 1944, Adolf Hitler launched a surprise counteroffensive against Allied forces in the Ardennes Forest region of Belgium, northeastern France, and Luxembourg. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler committed more than 1,000 tanks and 200,000 troops to this last Nazi effort, hoping to recapture the port city of Antwerp. Veterans, their families, and officials from the U.S. military and Allied nations marked the battle's 75th anniversary with a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Author Alex Kershaw gave the keynote address. The Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted the event.
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1944 Allied Defense of St. Vith
1 hour, 16 minutesMilitary history scholar Mark Gerges explored the Allied defense of St. Vith in December 1944 on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. American forces eventually surrendered the Belgian town, but Mr. Gerges argued that the fighting caused a delay that frustrated the German counteroffensive. The Kansas City Public Library and U.S. Command and General Staff College held this event.
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Author Alex Kershaw on D-Day 75th Anniversary
1 hour, 0 minuteJune 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Alex Kershaw, author of "The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led The Way to Victory in World War II." He joined us LIVE from the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, to talk about his book and answer viewer questions.
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Author Mary Louise Roberts on D-Day and French Citizens
45 minutesJune 6 is the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. On that day in 1944, 160,000 Allied troops attacked along a 50-mile stretch of coastline defended by German forces. Despite suffering more than 9,000 casualties, by day's end the Allies had gained a foothold on French soil. American History TV & the Washington Journal marked the anniversary with Mary Louise Roberts, author of "D-Day Through French Eyes: Normandy 1944." She joined us LIVE to talk about the impact of the invasion and its aftermath on the French and to answer viewer questions.
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American Artifacts: 4th Infantry Division & D-Day
30 minutesHistorian, author, and reenactor Jared Frederick describes the 4th Infantry Division's role in the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of France and gives a tour of an encampment of his "Furious Fourth" World War II reenactors group. The camp is part of the annual Army Heritage Days in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, hosted by the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
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Reel America: D-Day to Germany - 1944 Documentary
1 hour, 3 minutesThe 1944 documentary D-Day to Germany was shot, edited, and narrated by Jack Lieb, a "News of the Day" correspondent who was assigned to cover the invasion of France. He shot this film for himself while also working for the Hearst Corporation newsreel. After the war, Mr. Lieb created a traveling film and lecture program. The National Archives restored the film together with a recording of his original narration.