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Outlaws and Lawmen
Frank and Jesse James. Bonnie and Clyde. Wyatt Earp. Bat Masterson. John
Dillinger. These men and women entered the United States' history over the
period of three quarters of a century, between the end of the Civil War and the
eve of World War II. From Missouri to California, from Texas to Montana,
America's immortal lawbreakers and law enforcers rose from obscurity into myth
within the space of a human lifetime. This stories told in this series are tales
of conflict that pit those who lived outside the law against those who strived
to uphold it.
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Custer's Last Stand
On June 25, George Armstrong Custer, the young Civil War hero stumbled upon one
of the largest Indian camps the Plains had ever seen. Brimming with confidence
and afraid the Indians would escape, he split his troops into three columns to
encircle them. Instead, it was Custer who was encircled, trapped on a desolate
ridge over looking the Little Big Horn River surrounded by swarms of well-armed
Indians. All 210 of Custer's men were wiped out before reinforcements arrived.
And yet, despite the lack of information, an enduring legend has emerged: the
brave Custer, making a valiant last stand, guns blazing, until the bitter end.
But today, archaeology is challenging one of America's greatest myths of the
west in Custer's Last Stand.
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The Alamo
Famous historical events are explored through detailed examination of
archeological sites, forensic evidence, photographs, artifacts, and selected
interviews from eyewitnesses and experts The diary of a Mexican officer who
fought at the Alamo has spurred controversy and outrage regarding Davy Crockett
and the Texas revolutionaries. Uncover these startling revelations challenge the
traditional history and heroism of these Alamo defenders in The Alamo.
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Last Man Standing
This episode puts two legendary battles waged on American soil under the
microscope. We all ""Remember the Alamo"" but mis-remember many of the real
facts. Discover how we know that Davy Crockett didn’t die swinging his fabled
rifle ""Old Betsy."" It’s also commonly believed that General George
Armstrong Custer disobeyed orders by attacking the Indians that massacred
him – but the facts tell a more complex story.
Sioux: The Warriors of the Plains
Warriors of the old world ranged from soldiers, mercenaries and assassins to
zealots, commoners and scholars. They fought battles for emperors, kings,
queens, fanatics and generals. Some murdered for greed, honor and fame. Others
killed for religion, vengence or just pure enjoyment. Known as the mightiest
warriors of the Native Americans, the Sioux were trained from boyhood to be
brave fighters and become skilled with a bow and arrow.