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Battle History of the U.S. Army
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Battle History of the U.S. Army

2002-04-30 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Documentary · War & Politics

Battle History of the U.S. Army is a 2002 documentary series by Lou Reda Productions for The History Channel, offering a comprehensive overview of the United States Army's combat history. The series covers conflicts from the Revolutionary War to modern times, emphasizing the Army's development and its role in defending democracy. Made in cooperation with the U.S. Army, with access to their historians and battle archives, which are the oldest and most extensive of all of our armed services.

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Lou Reda Productions
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George WilsonSelf
Hank SchockerSelf
Terry ColandraSelf
Greg StednerNarrator

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