War has played a key role in the history of the United States, from the nation's founding

right down to the present. War made the U.S. independent, kept it together, increased its

size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America's wars is essential for understanding American history.

Welcome to Key Battles of American History,

a podcast in which we discuss American history through the lens of the most important battles of America's wars.

Here is your host, James Early.

Thank you. your host, James Early. Hello, everybody. This is James. As always, and I've got some exciting news for you today.

I've got a bonus episode for you today. And it is a clip from the newest member of the Parthenon podcast family.

Yes, we have yet another new podcast. Our network is growing rapidly in terms of the number

of podcasts as well as the number of listeners. Now, this is a new podcast, but the podcaster is not new.

It is a name you will all recognize. Let me tell you a little bit about it.

An organized crime and punishment, a history and crime podcast, historian Steve Guerra,

and his trusty sidekick Mustache Chris, explore the rise of organized crime in various

regions of the world, and delve into the lives of some of the most renowned criminals and

notorious gangsters.

Every week you'll hear historical recollections and exclusive interviews about everything

organized crime, from the American mafia to modern day cartels.

Start listening now and take the journey through the shadowy world of organized crime,

exploring its history, impact, and

ongoing influence on our societies today.

And in just a moment, you're going to get to hear the first episode, or at least a piece of

the first episode.

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