Battle History of the U.S. Army (2002)
Synopsis
Battle History of the U.S. Army is a 2002 documentary series by Lou Reda Productions for The History Channel, offering a comprehensive overview of the United States Army's combat history. The series covers conflicts from the Revolutionary War to modern times, emphasizing the Army's development and its role in defending democracy. Made in cooperation with the U.S. Army, with access to their historians and battle archives, which are the oldest and most extensive of all of our armed services.
Creator
Lou Reda
Network
History
Episodes
The Citizen Soldier
A look at the U.S. Army from the threadbare Minute Men who confronted the Redcoats at Concord in 1775, through the War of 1812, the Mexican War, Civil War, and the Indian campaigns. We learn of America's tradition of not keeping huge conscripted standing armies, using instead citizen soldiers responding to crises.
Sword of Freedom
Investigates how American armed forces fared when thrust into foreign territory--from the Army's entry into overseas warfare as it battled unprepared through the Spanish-American War, the First World War, and the disastrous opening days of WWII. We see how the Army found its giants in MacArthur, Eisenhower, and Patton.
Soldiers Across the Sea
Beginning in World War II, we see how the U.S. Army turned the tide in Europe and the Pacific against both Germany and Japan, and how the tragic demolition of the great fighting machine during demobilization at war's end found the Army fighting for its life against a surprise attack in Korea and an Asian Dunkirk!
In Wars Undeclared
After the costly, bitter stalemates in Korea and Vietnam, the Army makes a dizzying transition to a new kind of outfit built on the twin towers of capability and courage. A revolution in recruitment, training, and high-tech equipment builds an awesome force made to vanquish the communist juggernaut anywhere in the world. The investment pays off in the collapse of the Soviet Union and the crushing of Iraqi aggression in the Gulf War.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Battle History of the U.S. Army
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Lou Reda Productions
