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Armageddon in the Arctic Ocean
Paul Gill, Sr. was the Third Mate on the Liberty Ship SS Nathanael Greene which sailed to Archangel, Russia, with Convoy PQ18 in September 1942. Arma…
3 years ago
An Unsettled World: Germany and the Allies 1918-1930
The roots of the Second World War in Europe lie within the First World War. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles formally ended the war between Germany and …
3 years ago
Introduction to Key Battles of World War II in Europe
In this episode, James and co-host Sean McIver introduce their massive new series, “Key Battles of World War II in Europe.” Get ready for a lot of ma…
3 years ago
History of the Papacy Preview - The Italian Risorgimento
The Risorgimento was a period of political and social upheaval in Italy that lasted from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century. The movement…
3 years ago
Half American with Matthew Delmont
In this episode, James interviews Dartmouth College professor and best-selling author Matthew F. Delmont about his recently-relased (and excellent) b…
3 years ago
The Legacy of the Mexican-American War
In another venerable KBAH tradition, Sean and James reflect on the short-term and long-term impact of the Mexican-American War and tell “the rest of …
3 years, 1 month ago
This American President Preview - Eisenhower
Some remember Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency as a time of peace and prosperity, but in reality, it was an era of constant global crises. In this e…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Fall of Mexico City and the End of the War (1847-1848)
After the fight at Churubusco, the two armies rested for a couple of weeks, after which the Americans resumed the attack at Molino del Rey and Chapul…
3 years, 1 month ago
Winfield Scott’s War (1847)
In March, 1847, an American army of 12,000 under the command of General Winfied Scott landed on the eastern coast of Mexico and laid siege to the cit…
3 years, 1 month ago
Mexican and American Soldiers
In a time-honored tradition in the Key Battles of American History Podcast, Sean and James push “pause” on the military and political narrative to gi…
3 years, 1 month ago