History with Mark Bielski - Civil War and Abraham Lincoln: Part I

Civil War and Abraham Lincoln: Part I

03/28/18 • 41 min

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History with Mark Bielski

Mark discusses the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln with historian Gerry Prokopowicz.

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After the historic breakout in Normandy and their rapid advance through northern France, the Third Army faced an unexpected obstacle at Fort Driant on the Maginot Line. A seasoned garrison of Wehrmacht troops put up a staunch resistance. Historian Kevin Hymel returns to discuss the action there.

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