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24. China
April 18, 2024
Review the complex history of China over the last century, and the parameters of China
23. America
April 18, 2024
At the turn of the 21st century, new conflicts required the US Navy to reassess its role in the post-Soviet world. Track the Navy
22. Projecting Naval Power in the Middle East
April 18, 2024
In the late 20th century, the US Navy operated in a new and dangerous world, fraught with ambiguous political relationships, as well as highly sophisticated weaponry. Examine conditions within the Middle East that led to attacks on American ships during the Iran/Iraq War and the Six-Days War. See how tensions with Iran resulted in the largest surface naval battle since World War II.
21. How the Navy Reformed after Vietnam
April 18, 2024
The era of the Civil Rights movement exposed racial inequities within the Navy, leading to violent confrontations on ships. Examine naval reforms under Admiral Elmo Zumwalt that sought to address both racial and gender discrimination. Then, observe the expansion of the Navy under President Ronald Reagan, and its intervention in political conflicts on the island of Grenada, and later in Libya.
20. The Gulf of Tonkin and War in Vietnam
April 18, 2024
Though the Vietnam War was largely a land war, the Navy played a distinct role in the conflict. Learn how US naval action with the North Vietnamese in the Gulf of Tonkin brought the United States formally into the war. Trace the Navy
19. Hyman Rickover and the Nuclear Navy
April 18, 2024
From the early 1950s to the mid-1960s, the US Navy often acted as a global peacekeeper. Follow the events of crises in the Mediterranean, Lebanon, and Taiwan, and the Navy
18. MacArthur
April 18, 2024
The US Navy was called into action in 1950 in the first aggressive move of the Cold War. Survey the events that led to war in Korea, and the US and United Nations
17. The Birth of NATO and New Cold War Threats
April 18, 2024
Following World War II, take stock of integral changes in US naval operations. Grasp how the Cold War and the creation of NATO brought new, global defense responsibilities for the Navy. With the advent of nuclear weaponry, examine the Navy
16. Kamikazes, Atomic Bombs, and America
April 18, 2024
The US Navy ended the war as the greatest maritime power in world history. In the Pacific Theater, trace the monumental battle of Saipan, a major turning point. Then, study the dramatic American recapture of the Philippines, and the months-long US invasion of Okinawa, leading to the final defeat of Japan
15. Amphibious Warfare from Sicily to Saipan
April 18, 2024
Visualize the procedures and logistics of amphibious naval operations, which became a major aspect of war in World War II. Begin with the US invasion of the Pacific island of Guadalcanal, a six-month ordeal on land and sea. Then, study key amphibious assaults on the island of Betio, the Marshall Islands, and the D-Day invasion of Normandy
14. U-Boats, Convoys, and Radar in the Atlantic
April 18, 2024
For three years, German U-boats (submarines) fought to destroy Britain
13. Big Aircraft Carrier Battles of the Pacific
April 18, 2024
Follow the deployment of US aircraft carriers in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor and see how these carriers became the dominant naval weapon of the war. Observe how carriers worked with other ships and the aircraft they hosted. Witness the key events of the Battle of the Coral Sea, the first fought entirely with carrier-based aircraft, the pivotal Battle of Midway, and more.
12. The Naval Threats of Nazi Germany and Japan
April 18, 2024
Delve into key events affecting the US Navy between the world wars, including sweeping naval arms reduction agreements, the emergence of the aircraft carrier, and the US Marines
11. Teddy Roosevelt and the Battleship Age
April 18, 2024
Take the measure of the battleship as the dominant naval warship between about 1890 and 1940. Study their design, firepower, and dramatically increasing proportions. Under Teddy Roosevelt, observe the use of the Navy as a tool of diplomacy, and the ensuing multi-country naval arms race. During World War I, track the Navy
10. Mahan
April 18, 2024
Witness the renaissance of the US Navy in the 1890s, as a substantial, modernized fleet and a standing force capable of responding to crises. See how the Cuban rebellion against Spain in 1895 triggered events leading to the Spanish declaration of war on the United States. Relive two major US naval victories in the war, at Manila and Santiago, Cuba, leaving the US Navy a global naval power.
9. Union Victories from Charleston to Cape Fear
April 18, 2024
As the Civil War drew on, Confederate vessels slipping through the North
8. Union Gunboats on Confederate Rivers
April 18, 2024
Learn how control of the western rivers played a critical role in the Civil War. Begin with the Union
7. Civil War Ironclads, Torpedoes, and Submarines
April 18, 2024
The Civil War brought new technology to naval warfare. Picture the battle of the USS Merrimack and the USS Monitor, the conflict
6. Navy Expeditions from Antarctica to Japan
April 18, 2024
The US Navy became a global force through its actions in the first half of the 19th century. Track the Navy
5. Pirates of the Barbary Coast and Caribbean
April 18, 2024
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4. British Blockade and the War of 1812
April 18, 2024
Investigate the economic and political conflicts that led the United States to declare war on Britain in 1812. In the wake of the British blockade of the US coast, track the frigate duels that gave the United States its victories over the British. Then, study the most strategically significant naval battles of the war, on Lake Erie and Lake Champlain, and their impact on the war
3. Alexander Hamilton and the Early Navalists
April 18, 2024
Trace the disputes for and against establishing a standing US naval force. Then, learn about the threats against American merchant ships by both Barbary Coast corsairs and the French, leading to the
2. American Revolution on River, Lake, and Sea
April 18, 2024
Take account of the three arms of sea power on the American side during the American Revolution. Follow the first American naval shipbuilding at Lake Champlain, the birth of the Continental Navy, and the exploits of John Paul Jones. Then, observe the role in the conflict of privateering against British merchant ships, and the French Navy
1. The British Origins of the US Navy
April 18, 2024
Begin with an overview of the British Royal Navy at the time of US independence. Learn about the British ships-of-the-line, including their military technology and procedures during engagements. Visualize the lives of naval personnel, both officers and sailors, and the severe hardships of life at sea. Note how the early American naval system was modeled on the British system.
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Where to Watch The History of the United States Navy
The History of the United States Navy is available for streaming on the The Great Courses website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The History of the United States Navy on demand at Apple TV Channels and Amazon Prime and Amazon.
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