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Native American Wars: The Apache

Aired on Nov 19, 200445m

The North American Apache tribes were remarkably successful in battle, beating opponents who were wealthier and better armed. Uncover clues that may explain how they were eventually overpowered.

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American Revolution: Battle of Monmouth

Aired on Nov 26, 200444m

The Battle of Monmouth was a key moment in the American Revolution The British assumed that the American Army was weak and ill-disciplined, but at Monmouth, things turned out differently.

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Mexican-American War: Battle of Palo Alto

Aired on Dec 10, 200445m

On May 8, 1846, Mexico and the U.S. met in battle at Palo Alto, deep in Southern Texas, but the events of the battle remain unclear. Archaeologists, forensic scientists, and historians join forces to find out what really happened.

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The Civil War: Antietam

Aired on Dec 20, 200445m

General Robert E. Lee's first invasion into the North ended in the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in the Civil War. Why was Antietam such a terrible killing field? The latest forensic techniques explore.

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The Civil War: Gettysburg

Aired on Dec 20, 200444m

Scientific experts and military historians attempt to better understand the Battle of Gettysburg through evidence that suggests that as the battle started, the Confederate fight was already doomed.