Weekly historical footnotes in U.S. Army history. Weekly historical footnotes in U.S. Army history. Weekly historical footnotes in U.S. Army history. http://www.army.mil/rss/podcasts/thisweekinarmyhistory.xml Sat, 21 Nov 2009 6:02:57 -0500 Army.mil CORE http://www.army.mil/rss/images/podcast.jpg http://www.army.mil/rss/podcasts/thisweekinarmyhistory.xml Weekly historical footnotes in U.S. Army history. The United States Army The United States Army Army Public Affairs army.homepage@us.army.mil Sat, 21 Nov 2009 6:02:57 -0500 This Week in Army History no no 30 http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_50531414001_TWIAH-16-Nov.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D50521434001 "We Were Soldiers..." On November 14, 1965, Lt. Col. Hal Moore led his 450-man, 1st Battalion/7th U.S. Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in an air assault deep into enemy-controlled territory in the Ia Drang Valley of South Vietnam's Central Highlands. On November 14, 1965, Lt. Col. Hal Moore led his 450-man, 1st Battalion/7th U.S. Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in an air assault deep into enemy-controlled territory in the Ia Drang Valley of South Vietnam's Central Highlands. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 9:52:08 -0500 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_50531414001_TWIAH-16-Nov.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=50521434001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_47590212001_TWIAH---2-Nov.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D47582379001 Saints March In In 1846, the newly formed Mormon Battalion built the "Cooke's Wagon Road," from New Mexico to California as part of the war against Mexico. The Mormon Battalion, formed with Brigham Young's encouragement, was lead at one point by 1st Lt. Andrew J. Smith. In 1846, the newly formed Mormon Battalion built the "Cooke's Wagon Road," from New Mexico to California as part of the war against Mexico. The Mormon Battalion, formed with Brigham Young's encouragement, was lead at one point by 1st Lt. Andrew J. Smith. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:15:31 -0500 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_47590212001_TWIAH---2-Nov.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=47582379001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_46546119001_TWIAH---26-Oct.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D46542833001 "One Green Hell" This Week in Army History: In October, 1942, the U.S. fought desperately with their Australian allies to seize the strategic initiative from the Japanese in New Guinea, in the Southwest Pacific. This Week in Army History: In October, 1942, the U.S. fought desperately with their Australian allies to seize the strategic initiative from the Japanese in New Guinea, in the Southwest Pacific. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:52:59 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_46546119001_TWIAH---26-Oct.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=46542833001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_42426450001_TWIAH092709.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D42392015001 Trials and Tribulations after World War II This Week in Army History: The first Nuremberg Trial was conducted from November 20, 1945, to October 1, 1946, when twelve senior leaders of the Nazi Regime were sentenced to "death by hanging" for their participation in war crimes. This Week in Army History: The first Nuremberg Trial was conducted from November 20, 1945, to October 1, 1946, when twelve senior leaders of the Nazi Regime were sentenced to "death by hanging" for their participation in war crimes. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_42426450001_TWIAH092709.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=42392015001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_37868237001_TWIAH090609.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D37862319001 Tanks for the Memory This Week in Army History: The introduction of the “Little Willie” tank in England on September 6, 1915, opened up opportunity for warfare that is still prominent today among the Armed Forces of many nations, particularly including the U.S. Army. This Week in Army History: The introduction of the “Little Willie” tank in England on September 6, 1915, opened up opportunity for warfare that is still prominent today among the Armed Forces of many nations, particularly including the U.S. Army. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Tue, 8 Sep 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_37868237001_TWIAH090609.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=37862319001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_35111923001_TWIAH082309.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D35110361001 Two sides of Gen. Washington This Week in Army History: The Battle of Brooklyn, on Aug. 27, 1776, exposed Gen. George Washington's inexperience as a field commander but highlighted his firm determination and resourcefulness in the face of unyielding pressure. This Week in Army History: The Battle of Brooklyn, on Aug. 27, 1776, exposed Gen. George Washington's inexperience as a field commander but highlighted his firm determination and resourcefulness in the face of unyielding pressure. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_35111923001_TWIAH082309.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=35110361001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_34428445001_TWIAH20090816.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D34423059001 The Battle of Camden This Week in Army History: Fought on August 16, 1780, the Revolutionary War Battle of Camden, S.C., pitted American forces against a small British field force. Despite numerical superiority, the Patriot forces suffered a humiliating defeat. This Week in Army History: Fought on August 16, 1780, the Revolutionary War Battle of Camden, S.C., pitted American forces against a small British field force. Despite numerical superiority, the Patriot forces suffered a humiliating defeat. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_34428445001_TWIAH20090816.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=34423059001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_33348318001_twiah20090809.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D33334494001 First international relief expedition This Week in Army History: On August 14, 1900, an international military force, including American Soldiers and Marines, entered Peking, China (modern day Beijing), to rescue diplomats and civilians during the Boxer Rebellion. This Week in Army History: On August 14, 1900, an international military force, including American Soldiers and Marines, entered Peking, China (modern day Beijing), to rescue diplomats and civilians during the Boxer Rebellion. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_33348318001_twiah20090809.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=33334494001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_30879431001_twiah20090719.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D30876439001 An uncommon hero This Week in Army History: First Lt. Matthew Batson earned the Medal of Honor for his service during the Philippine Insurrection. This Week in Army History: First Lt. Matthew Batson earned the Medal of Honor for his service during the Philippine Insurrection. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_30879431001_twiah20090719.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=30876439001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_30880966001_twiah20090726.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D30870126001 Flying 8-balls This Week in Army History: On Aug. 1, 1943, the U.S. Army Air Force conducted a dangerous, daytime, low-level raid on the German-held oil refineries near Ploesti, Rumania. This Week in Army History: On Aug. 1, 1943, the U.S. Army Air Force conducted a dangerous, daytime, low-level raid on the German-held oil refineries near Ploesti, Rumania. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_30880966001_twiah20090726.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=30870126001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_29285816001_TWIAH071209.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D29267460001 The Mounted Beach Patrol This Week in Army History: In the summer of 1942 the United States was at war. German U-boats were active off the Atlantic coast. On the Georgia coast the military combined National Guard Soldiers with Coast Guardsmen to create a beach patrol. This Week in Army History: In the summer of 1942 the United States was at war. German U-boats were active off the Atlantic coast. On the Georgia coast the military combined National Guard Soldiers with Coast Guardsmen to create a beach patrol. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_29285816001_TWIAH071209.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=29267460001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_28637520001_TWIAH070509.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D28629729001 The Distinguished Service Cross This Week in Army History: The recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross have displayed valor in the face of the enemy, often courageously facing overwhelming odds with devotion, especially to their fellow soldiers. This Week in Army History: The recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross have displayed valor in the face of the enemy, often courageously facing overwhelming odds with devotion, especially to their fellow soldiers. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_28637520001_TWIAH070509.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=28629729001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_26391482001_TWIAH061409.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D26382409001 Valley Forge Soldiers This Week in Army History: Maj. Gen. Friedrich von Steuben was the individual most responsible for instilling military discipline and technique in the cold and hungry Valley Forge Soldiers during the Revolutionary War. This Week in Army History: Maj. Gen. Friedrich von Steuben was the individual most responsible for instilling military discipline and technique in the cold and hungry Valley Forge Soldiers during the Revolutionary War. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_26391482001_TWIAH061409.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=26382409001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_25727322001_AA-TWIAH060709.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D25721434001 Painting Civil War memories This Week in Army History: Lt. Charles Wellington Reed began to re-ignite his artistic talents and turned to painting as a means of recounting his days in the Civil War. This Week in Army History: Lt. Charles Wellington Reed began to re-ignite his artistic talents and turned to painting as a means of recounting his days in the Civil War. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_25727322001_AA-TWIAH060709.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=25721434001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_24885083001_AA-TWIAH053109.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D24879127001 The establishment of Post Libraries This Week in Army History: The first mention of post libraries appeared in 1821 General Regulations for the Army, which stipulated that some monies could be used for the "purchase of books, &c. for a library..." This Week in Army History: The first mention of post libraries appeared in 1821 General Regulations for the Army, which stipulated that some monies could be used for the "purchase of books, &c. for a library..." robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_24885083001_AA-TWIAH053109.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=24879127001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_24296290001_AA-TWIAH052409.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D24295199001 "Damn the rebel, he's not worth a grave!" This Week in History: In the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, American POWs were held in atrocious conditions within their own country. These controversial treatments of early POWs foreshadowed the problems and challenges facing future conflicts. This Week in History: In the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, American POWs were held in atrocious conditions within their own country. These controversial treatments of early POWs foreshadowed the problems and challenges facing future conflicts. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Tue, 26 May 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_24296290001_AA-TWIAH052409.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=24295199001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_23648704001_attu.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D23636885001 This Week in Army History: Battle of Attu The battle to take Attu back from Japanese forces in June, 1942, proved to be a major learning experience about amphibious landings and cold weather training for World War II. The battle to take Attu back from Japanese forces in June, 1942, proved to be a major learning experience about amphibious landings and cold weather training for World War II. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 18 May 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_23648704001_attu.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=23636885001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_22897530001_AA-TWIAH051009.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D22891713001 This Week in Army History: Redstone Rocket On Friday, May 16, 1958, the first firing of a large ballistic missile by American troops occurred. Ana Allen reports. On Friday, May 16, 1958, the first firing of a large ballistic missile by American troops occurred. Ana Allen reports. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Tue, 12 May 2009 0:00:00 -0400 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_22897530001_AA-TWIAH051009.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=22891713001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_9113397001_TWIAH-01-25-09.mp4%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D9110429001 This Week in Army History Known as the Battle of the Bulge because of the wedge driven into the Allied lines, the campaign lasted for approximately five weeks, and it is generally agreed that the offensive officially ended on January 25, 1945. Known as the Battle of the Bulge because of the wedge driven into the Allied lines, the campaign lasted for approximately five weeks, and it is generally agreed that the offensive officially ended on January 25, 1945. robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 0:00:00 -0500 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_9113397001_TWIAH-01-25-09.mp4?pubId=1875254524&videoId=9110429001 1:00 no http%3A%2F%2Fusarmy.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo33%2F1875254524%2F1875254524_6642090001_TWIAH-010907.flv%3FpubId%3D1875254524%26videoId%3D6631647001 One story at a time Since its inception in April 2007, the 'This Week in Army History' project has published ninety-two articles reflecting the story and history of the United States Army and the American soldier... Since its inception in April 2007, the 'This Week in Army History' project has published ninety-two articles reflecting the story and history of the United States Army and the American soldier... robert.schell@hqda.army.mil .Soldiers Radio and Television. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 0:00:00 -0500 http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/o33/1875254524/1875254524_6642090001_TWIAH-010907.flv?pubId=1875254524&videoId=6631647001 1:00 no