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Military Police
An introduction to military police.
military police • provost • provost marshal • justice • army
An introduction to military police.
military police • provost • provost marshal • justice • army
Axis POWs in America During WW 2
During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.
axis • prisoners of war • civilian conservation corps • hitler • north africa
During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.
axis • prisoners of war • civilian conservation corps • hitler • north africa
Henry Wirz was Hanged for War Crimes in 1865
Henry Wirz was tried by a vindictive Federal Court Martial despite his claim he was 'only following orders.' He was the only Confederate to be executed for War Crimes.
henry wirz • andersonville prison commander • only following orders • executed for war crimes • lew wallace
Henry Wirz was tried by a vindictive Federal Court Martial despite his claim he was 'only following orders.' He was the only Confederate to be executed for War Crimes.
henry wirz • andersonville prison commander • only following orders • executed for war crimes • lew wallace
POWs in the American Revolution
Americans captured during the Revolutionary War were subjected to a policy of starvation and neglect designed to compel their enlistment in British forces or death.
american revolution • prisoners of war • casualties in the american revolution • soldiers in the american revolution • deaths in the american revolution
Americans captured during the Revolutionary War were subjected to a policy of starvation and neglect designed to compel their enlistment in British forces or death.
american revolution • prisoners of war • casualties in the american revolution • soldiers in the american revolution • deaths in the american revolution
Actress Pauline Cushman Was Civil War Spy
Actress Pauline Cushman, angered by paroled rebel officers during an 1863 Louisville performance, suddenly saw how she could be useful as a Union spy.
actress pauline cushman • pauline cushman northern civil war spy • woman named honorary major for spy exploits • civil war spy cushman captured behind rebel lines • cushman condemned to hang
Actress Pauline Cushman, angered by paroled rebel officers during an 1863 Louisville performance, suddenly saw how she could be useful as a Union spy.
actress pauline cushman • pauline cushman northern civil war spy • woman named honorary major for spy exploits • civil war spy cushman captured behind rebel lines • cushman condemned to hang
Italian-Americans Imprisoned
They left their homeland in search of freedom and a better quality of life. What they faced during a time of war was dramatically different.
italian-americans • enemy aliens • internment camps • world war ii • pearl harbor
They left their homeland in search of freedom and a better quality of life. What they faced during a time of war was dramatically different.
italian-americans • enemy aliens • internment camps • world war ii • pearl harbor
Nazism in POW Camps During WW2
During World War II, Nazism didn't just exist in Europe.
nazism • pows • german • wolfgang dorschel • fort robinson
During World War II, Nazism didn't just exist in Europe.
nazism • pows • german • wolfgang dorschel • fort robinson
H. R. Revels
H. R. Revels, first Black Republican U. S. senator, had to endure three days of debate as Democrats tried to deny him the seat to which he had been elected.
mississippi • h. r. revels • confederacy • constitution • dred scott case
H. R. Revels, first Black Republican U. S. senator, had to endure three days of debate as Democrats tried to deny him the seat to which he had been elected.
mississippi • h. r. revels • confederacy • constitution • dred scott case
Sex in the Civil War
Nineteenth century America was much more prudish about sex. But during the Civil War thousands of soldiers, far from wives and sweethearts, sought out prostitutes.
civil war sex • brothels • sexuality in america • venereal disease • prostitution
Nineteenth century America was much more prudish about sex. But during the Civil War thousands of soldiers, far from wives and sweethearts, sought out prostitutes.
civil war sex • brothels • sexuality in america • venereal disease • prostitution
"We Need A General!": The appointment of George B. McClellan
The first days of command of George B. McClellan and how he whipped the Army of the Potomac into battle readiness.
george mcclellan • bull run • army of the potomac
The first days of command of George B. McClellan and how he whipped the Army of the Potomac into battle readiness.
george mcclellan • bull run • army of the potomac
Administration: Who Needs It?
A recognition of the necessity for having administrative support in every military service.
army • navy • air force • marine corps • coast guard
A recognition of the necessity for having administrative support in every military service.
army • navy • air force • marine corps • coast guard
British Treatment American Prisoners of War-1812
American prisoners of war described their treatment by the British as "ungenerous and inhuman." British officers subjected prisoners to "insult and unmerited oppression."
war of 1812-prisoners • soldiers-1812 • sailors-1812 • casualties 1812 • dartmoor massacre
American prisoners of war described their treatment by the British as "ungenerous and inhuman." British officers subjected prisoners to "insult and unmerited oppression."
war of 1812-prisoners • soldiers-1812 • sailors-1812 • casualties 1812 • dartmoor massacre
War Hysteria
The proximity of the Pacific Coast states to the Hawaiian Islands and Pearl Harbor caused a war hysteria in the early days of World War II. When the hysteria mixed with hatred, America was left with a legacy of shame.
japanese americans • hysteria • air raids • fear • hate
The proximity of the Pacific Coast states to the Hawaiian Islands and Pearl Harbor caused a war hysteria in the early days of World War II. When the hysteria mixed with hatred, America was left with a legacy of shame.
japanese americans • hysteria • air raids • fear • hate
A Mother for All - Part 3
In spite of many setbacks, Mary's British Hotel opens and quickly becomes a constant source of comfort to all.
mary seacole • mary seacole • jew johnny • jew johnny • admiral boxer
In spite of many setbacks, Mary's British Hotel opens and quickly becomes a constant source of comfort to all.
mary seacole • mary seacole • jew johnny • jew johnny • admiral boxer
The Massachusetts Government Act of 1774
The British Parliament passed four acts in response to the Boston Tea Party and other American actions. Called the Intolerable Acts, they further angered the colonies.
the intolerable acts • the coercive acts • the massachusetts government act • the boston port act • parliament's response to the boston tea party
The British Parliament passed four acts in response to the Boston Tea Party and other American actions. Called the Intolerable Acts, they further angered the colonies.
the intolerable acts • the coercive acts • the massachusetts government act • the boston port act • parliament's response to the boston tea party
Mud and Muddle
Bitterly cold wet weather and administrative breakdown threaten the existence of the ragged army helplessly exposed on the plateau.
Bitterly cold wet weather and administrative breakdown threaten the existence of the ragged army helplessly exposed on the plateau.
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