Vlogging Through History

Episode 13: 1776 - The year America was born (and nearly died)

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:37:17 +0000

Americans remember 1776 with feelings of patriotism, fireworks, and celebration. Few know how desperately close the Continental Army came to losing the war in the months after the Declaration of Independence.

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Episode 12: I Died in Hell - They Called it Passchendaele

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 16:58:38 +0000

In the summer and fall of 1917, one of the most horrifying battles in human history took place on the slopes of Passchendaele Ridge northeast of Ypres, Belgium. The final assault on the village over a two week period cost four Canadian divisions nearly 16,000 men and produced nine recipients of the Victoria Cross.

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Episode 11: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:25:29 +0000

In December 1914, as the "War to End All Wars" raged across Europe, men spontaneously laid down their arms and shook hands with men they'd been trying to kill a few hours earlier. This is the real story of the Christmas Truce.

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Episode 10: Shot at Dawn - Military Executions during the Great War

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:49:57 +0000

Over 300 men were executed by the British Army for desertion and cowardice during the first World War. In today's podcast, we explore the process for executions and the stories of the men involved.

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Episode 9: The History of the Medal of Honor

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:54:51 +0000

The most prestigious decoration for acts of valor under fire in the United States Military is the Medal of Honor. Created during the American Civil War, the medal has a long and sometimes complicated history. Join me as we explore that history.

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Episode 8: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Four)

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:57:40 +0000

In the United States, there are few who are idolized, mythologized, or even demonized quite like those who have held the office of President of the United States. It is easy to forget these men were husbands and fathers, and had lives that existed outside of their role as President. In this episode, we look at the tragic stories in the lives of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler.

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Episode 7: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Three)

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:04:12 +0000

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Episode 6: John Buford, the Real Hero of Gettysburg

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:15:51 +0000

The Battle of Gettysburg is often described as the turning point of the American Civil War. From July 1-3, 1863, there were a number of key decisions that led to the decisive Union victory. The decision that may have won the battle, however, took place before it even started, and it was made by a 37-year-old cavalry officer from Kentucky.

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Episode 5: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Two)

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:54:08 +0000

In the United States, there are few who are idolized, mythologized, or even demonized quite like those who have held the office of President of the United States. It is easy to forget these men were husbands and fathers, and had lives that existed outside of their role as President. In this episode, we look at the tragic family lives of James Madison, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams.

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Episode 4: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part One)

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 23:34:56 +0000

In the United States, there are few who are idolized, mythologized, or even demonized quite like those who have held the office of President of the United States. It is easy to forget these men were husbands and fathers, and had lives that existed outside of their role as President. In this episode, we look at the tragic family lives of our first three Presidents - George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.

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Episode 3 - The Lost Battalion

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:38:09 +0000

In October, 1918, nine companies of American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest. Led by a lawyer from Harvard, they survived furious German attacks and devastating friendly artillery fire. A week later, less than 200 men were left. This is their story.

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Episode 2 - Alvin York: An American Legend

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:51:13 +0000

In 1941, Gary Cooper won an Academy Award for his title role in the film Sergeant York. Who was Alvin York? What happened in his early life to prepare him for that legendary moment in the Argonne Forest in the final weeks of the Great War? How did one man take on an entire German Battalion and win? What happened after that day? In today’s episode, we look at the story of the man behind the legend.

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Episode 1 - Horror at the Somme: The Accrington Pals

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:14:12 +0000

July 1, 1916 is generally considered the deadliest day in the history of the British military. That day, over 19,000 men were killed along a 20-mile front at the Somme, most of them in only a few hours. More than a dozen divisions went over the top that morning, but few suffered as horribly as the 31st Division in their attack on the fortress town of Serre. In today’s episode, we look at the story of the Accrington Pals (11th Btln, East Lancashire Regiment), a battalion that was all but wiped out in 30 minutes of fighting that morning.

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VTH Podcast Prologue

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:25:35 +0000

Welcome to the Vlogging Through History Podcast. This episode will let you know more about this show, what you can expect from future episodes and the sort of topics that will be covered from here on out.

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