Vietnam is far from the only American war that is misunderstood. Indeed, numerous misunderstandings and myths exist about most American wars: the idea that America has a tradition of defense by citizen-soldiers, that we go to war only for defensive reasons, and that we always “win the war but lose the peace.” In this video, Mark Stoler dispels popular myths by examining the history and results of some of the most infamous American wars. Topics: 00:00 The Myth of Citizen Soldiers 5:47 America Only Goes to War When Provoked 7:05 Defensive Wars, vs Wars by Choice 10:00 Going to War due to Faulty Evidence 17:00 America Wins Wars, But Loses the Peace 17:10 The War of 1812 18:30 War with Mexico 19:40 1898 War with Spain 20:00 World War I 21:25 World War II 22:55 The Korean War 23:25 The Vietnam War 23:51 The Iraq War 25:30 The Wars we Fight are for Total Victory 27:50 Success in Battle = Success in War Presented by Mark Stoler Learn more about American wars at www.wondrium.com/youtube ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #Mythbusting #MilitaryHistory #AmericanWars

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