The War that made America

[Steppenwolf]

The story of the French and Indian War, aka The Seven Years War, will begin broadcast on PBS stations on Wednesday at 9:00pm. From what I have heard this is a very good series. More info:

http://www.thewarthatmadeamerica.org/

SW

 

[f_soldaten04]

yeah, i saw that advertisement, looks good. I luvs pbs(somtimes )

 

[Steppenwolf]

Anyone watch this show? I enjoyed it, one could nit pic it to death. I was wondering how they would depict or even mention the brutality of the conflict. I was pleasently surprised.

SW

yeah, i saw that advertisement, looks good. I luvs pbs(somtimes )

 

[A-zone]

I saw most of the two episodes on yesterday (the second one being about the assault on Fort William Henry). As far as I'm concerned, it was well worth the time.

The whole notion of the natives' brutality having a "spiritual" context was eye-opening (including the taking of scalps and capturing hostages to replace dead kin). On the other hand, their rejection of the "European" notion of pursuing and "finishing off" a retreating opponent was unexpected.

Looks like life for most people in those times was "nasty, brutish and short".

 

[NB.nagantsniper]

great series so far i concure to all said.

 

[Khalnath]

Looks like life for most people in those times was "nasty, brutish and short".

Sounds a lot like Wendykins...

 

[A-zone]

Sounds a lot like Wendykins...

Shoudn't that be butt-ugly, squeamish and hork?