Prisoners of War During the American Revolution

History Professor T. Cole Jones talked about the culture of warfare during the 18th century in Europe and North America, and explained the… read more

History Professor T. Cole Jones talked about the culture of warfare during the 18th century in Europe and North America, and explained the logistics behind capturing prisoners of war. He also illustrated the inhumane conditions inside prison camps and examined how the Continental Congress dealt with the challenges posed by thousands of prisoners. Professor Jones is the author of Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution. The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati hosted the event. close

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Prisoners of War During the American Revolution

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Program ID:
469766-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 21, 2020 | 4:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 08, 2020 | 8:51am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Mar 21, 2020 | 4:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 22, 2020 | 9:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 23, 2020 | 5:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 04, 2020 | 8:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 05, 2020 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 09, 2020 | 8:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 10, 2020 | 1:54am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 10, 2020 | 7:45am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 10, 2020 | 1:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 07, 2020 | 8:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 08, 2020 | 2:55am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 08, 2020 | 8:51am EST | C-SPAN 3
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