The Friday Roundup is a weekly feature that offers a look at news, archive, and worthwhile links around the web on the study of War and Society. This week’s documentary, The Korean War in Colour, is much like the well known Second World War series and offers up an amazing collection of video footage of what is an often forgotten war. The content is not groundbreaking but does offer a good overview of the conflict and can help viewers understand many of the tensions which are still prevalent in Korea today. Images may be disturbing to some viewers so viewer discretion is advised.
Research
This very well organized site offers historians a wealth of research and assistance for any works covering the battles of the Second World War. Most of the material is American but there are also German, Russian, and British materials available to explore.
News
While most of the coverage of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 has focused on famous battles and the notable people who participated in them, this news article highlights one of the most remarkable achievements of the war.
General Interests Provided by H-War
Beyond the 150th: Retreat From Gettysburg
While Canada has been commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, our American neighbours have been focusing their attention on the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. This blog poses questions about the future of the history of America’s Civil War and how historians will approach the debates that continue to rage 150 years later.
Documentary of the Week