America at War

About America at War

Explore the rich history of our past through the lens of our military institutions. From the settlement of North America to the present, this podcast encompasses traditional military history and goes the extra step to address the evolution of ideas and institutions. Join us!

Publisher

Marc Blackburn

Category

education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Feb 2016

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

7 of 188 episodes have a transcript.

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   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   183 The Spanish-American War: The Root Reforms Part II: The General Staff

   Host [Host Name] interviews Secretary of War Elihu Root and General Leonard Wood about the establishment and early challenges of the Army's General Staff.

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   7 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   182 The Spanish-American War: The Root Reforms, Part I

   Host [Host Name] interviews Secretary of War Elihu Root about his pivotal reforms to modernize the War Department for 20th-century challenges.

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   14 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   181 The Spanish-American War: Imperial Obligations

   Host John Smith discusses how the United States' imperial ambitions led to interventions in Cuba and the Philippines, marking the start of the American century.

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183 The Spanish-American War: The Root Reforms Part II: The General Staff

Published 5 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The Secretary of War was still the ultimate civilian authority and answered directly to the President. Rather than a commanding general, a general staff, led by a chief of staff, provided assistance and guidance to the Secretary of War, providing a capacity for planning and coordination among the service branches. This lack of complete authority over the various technical and supply branches would prove to be the weak link of the system. They coordinated rather than directed. Much like the previous system, a strong personality could prove to be a thorn in the side of all parties concerned. Until the American entry into World War I, this would be the weakness of the system. […]

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