In the 1820s, a small number of freed Black Americans settled in West Africa. They called their country Liberia, land of freedom. From the beginning, conflict with the more than 15 indigenous ethnic groups ensued, and the American-Liberians formed themselves into a new ruling class, dominating natives in the country for more than 150 years,… Continue reading Black Apartheid: A Military History of Liberia /// 85
A Historical Atlas of Liberia
The history of Liberia begins and ends in conflict. In this historical atlas, the major themes of Liberian history are presented: from colonization to ethnic domination and from child soldiers to civil war, the history of Liberia serves as a sad testament to what happens to men’s ideals in concrete historical situations. Contemporary depiction of… Continue reading A Historical Atlas of Liberia
Field of Lost Shoes: The Battle of New Market /// 84
The Battle of New Market took place on May 15, 1864 and has been made famous in numerous films and literary works. Hundreds of cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, many of them children, fought toe-to-toe with Union veterans, their small frames the only thing holding back the Federal blue tide. For years, the boys… Continue reading Field of Lost Shoes: The Battle of New Market /// 84
The Definitive Historical Atlas of the Battle of New Market
The Battle of New Market took place on May 15, 1864. It was in this conflict that hundreds of cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, many of them children, saved the Confederate battle line. Their role in the battle has achieved legendary status in both film, literary and American history. The result of that struggle… Continue reading The Definitive Historical Atlas of the Battle of New Market
To the Last Man: The Second Battle of Fort Fisher /// 83
The Second Battle of Fort Fisher was one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. Fort Fisher was the last shield of Wilmington, North Carolina – the final port open to the Confederacy in 1864. Outnumbered and outgunned, facing one of the largest armadas ever assembled in human history, the Confederates fought… Continue reading To the Last Man: The Second Battle of Fort Fisher /// 83
A Military History of the Battle of Fort Fisher /// 82
In this podcast history of the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, Dr. Luke Wolf recounts the epic battle in all it’s gory detail. This is part two of an ongoing series. You can find part one here: part one. Download episode 82 here: download link Maps and Images: Extensive maps and images are posted to… Continue reading A Military History of the Battle of Fort Fisher /// 82
Civil War D-Day: The Battle of Fort Fisher /// 81
It was Christmas Day, 1864 when one of the largest armadas ever assembled by mankind began to deluge Fort Fisher, one of the largest forts in the world, with tens of thousands of shells. The Confederates refused to surrender and fought to the last man. Their fort guarded the last remaining port of the Confederacy,… Continue reading Civil War D-Day: The Battle of Fort Fisher /// 81
The Definitive Historical Atlas of the Battle of Fort Fisher
The two battles at Fort Fisher saw one of the largest armadas every assembled in human history. The combined fleet bombarded the fort with more 40,000 shells, a masterpiece of technological death-dealing. This is the definitive historical atlas of those American Civil War battles. (Library of Congress). An artist’s rendering of the Union infantry assault… Continue reading The Definitive Historical Atlas of the Battle of Fort Fisher
American Nightmare: The New Mexico Prison Riot /// 80
This is the story of the New Mexico State Prison Riot – the most violent penitentiary riot in United States history. This is not an episode for people who are squeamish because within these audio waves are embedded burst heads, mass sexual torture, drug-fueled abuse, a story more painful than pain. It’s a tale from… Continue reading American Nightmare: The New Mexico Prison Riot /// 80
The Definitive History of The New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot /// 79
Murder. Mass rape. Mass torture. Violence beyond violence. Millions upon millions of dollars of property damage. An institution turned upside down – the strong fool ruling over the weak doctor; the prisoner over the guard; evil let loose over the good and the weak. Such is the New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot. More than thirty… Continue reading The Definitive History of The New Mexico State Penitentiary Riot /// 79
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