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1813: The War in the South
Season 4
In 1813, the War of 1812 spread to the American South, as an American army led by General Andrew Jackson attempted to suppress the Red Sticks, a fact…
3 years, 6 months ago
Old Hickory
Season 4
In this special bonus episode, James again joins forces with Jerry Landry, host of the Presidencies of the United States Podcast. This time, Jerry le…
3 years, 7 months ago
1813: More Naval Warfare, Politics and Economics
Season 4
In this episode, Steve and James go back out on the water, including both the open ocean and the Great Lakes to follow the actions of the US Navy in …
3 years, 7 months ago
1813: The Americans Try Again
Season 4
In 1813, the American ground forces in the north launched a second series of attacks against British forces in Canada. This time the Americans were m…
3 years, 7 months ago
Old Tippecanoe
Season 4
In this special bonus episode, James is joined by special guest Jerry Landry, host of the Presidencies of the United States Podcast. Jerry and James …
3 years, 7 months ago
1812: Victory at Sea
Season 4
The War of 1812 was not fought merely on land, but also on the sea. To anyone at the time, it would have seemed that the tiny American navy, with onl…
3 years, 7 months ago
1812: Disaster in Canada
Season 4
Soon after war was declared, U. S. President Madison and Secretary of War Eustis decided to launch a three-pronged assault on Canada. American forces…
3 years, 7 months ago
1812: Riots, War Aims, and Politics
Season 4
At the time of the War of 1812, the United States was deeply divided between Republicans, most of whom supported the war, and Federalists, who oppose…
3 years, 7 months ago
1783-1812: The Road to War
Season 4
The 1783 Treaty of Paris formally ended the American War for Independence, but it left many issues between the United States and Great Britain unreso…
3 years, 8 months ago
Introduction to the War of 1812
Season 4
In this episode, James kicks off Season 4 of Key Battles of American History. This new season will include discussions of the United States’ three mo…
3 years, 8 months ago