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The Complete History of U.S. Wars 1700-2004 Season 1 Episodes

2004-2005
1 Season
PBS
Action & Adventure

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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

Season 1

8 Episodes 2004 - 2005

Episode 1

Wars for the Continent

Mon, Nov 29, 200428 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.

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Episode 2

The Revolutionary War

Mon, Dec 6, 200429 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.

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Episode 3

Manifest Destiny Wars

Mon, Dec 13, 200429 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.

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Episode 4

The Civil War

Mon, Dec 20, 200428 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.

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Episode 5

The Imperial Wars

Mon, Dec 27, 200429 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.

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Episode 6

The Global Wars

Mon, Jan 3, 200529 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.

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Episode 7

The Cold War

Mon, Jan 10, 200526 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.

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Episode 8

The Police Wars

Mon, Jan 17, 200527 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.

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