The Complete History of U.S. Wars 1700-2004
All U.S. military engagements during the period of 1700-2004. The French, English, Spanish, and Native Americans vied for control on the North American continent beginning in the 1700's. The Americans had to become self-reliant on themselves as their mother country wasn't going to help them. In the process, America became a world power of her own. The American will to protect themselves, their land, freedoms, and any infringement upon them and even their families, drove Americans to excel in all areas of endeavor.
- 2004-2005
- 1 season
- PBS
- Action & Adventure
All U.S. military engagements during the period of 1700-2004. The French, English, Spanish, and Native Americans vied for control on the North American continent beginning in the 1700's. The Americans had to become self-reliant on themselves as their mother country wasn't going to help them. In the process, America became a world power of her own. The American will to protect themselves, their land, freedoms, and any infringement upon them and even their families, drove Americans to excel in all areas of endeavor.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2004 - 2005
Episode 1
Wars for the Continent
Mon, Nov 29, 2004 28 mins
The musket dominated the battlefields as the first official wars in America saw little in weaponry advances. The militia comprised of farmers and the city person would rally together to defend their lifestyles and dwellings proved to be the root cause of their joining together.
Episode 2
The Revolutionary War
Mon, Dec 6, 2004 29 mins
After the colonists had to deal with the Native Americans, and then the French, their most formidable opponent would become their former homeland, England.
Episode 3
Manifest Destiny Wars
Mon, Dec 13, 2004 29 mins
America had no standing Navy during the Revolutionary War. They came to realize that would have to have a full-time naval defense in its territorial waters in order to compete with the military powers of the world.
Episode 4
The Civil War
Mon, Dec 20, 2004 28 mins
Only American lives were lost. The War Between the States, more commonly referred to as The Civil War was the darkest period in U.S. history. American soldiers turned innovative and more lethal weapons on each other and tore the nation apart. It would take time to heal. The nation is still healing.
Episode 5
The Imperial Wars
Mon, Dec 27, 2004 29 mins
The U.S took its growing military might and entered the world stage of burgeoning colonialism desires. The Spanish- American War and even eventual entry into the World War in 1917.
Episode 6
The Global Wars
Mon, Jan 3, 2005 29 mins
America stood it's ground against world totalitarianism pursued by both Germany and Japan in World War II and against communism in the Korean War. Military weapons, ships, aircraft, and infantry gear had made great technological improvements.
Episode 7
The Cold War
Mon, Jan 10, 2005 26 mins
There were not any battles between nations, instead the USA and the USSR engaged in all means and methods of skulduggery against each other in direct and indirect means rather than use atomic weapons.
Episode 8
The Police Wars
Mon, Jan 17, 2005 27 mins
After experiencing a devastating defeat to Vietnam's military tactics, the later years saw the USA re-emerge as the single super power and police force of world conflicts.