Wars involving the United States

The closing moments of the war, recalled by those who were there

Will an increase of troops in the Gulf have an effect on George Bush's approval ratings?

Alvin Hall explores a record of African-American soldiers discussing fighting in Vietnam.

Alvin Hall explores an LP of African-American soldiers discussing fighting in Vietnam.

Archive interviews with those who experienced the First World War.

Dr Thomas Dixon explores the impact of World War One on male friendship.

Francine Stock explores a fragmented world through the prism of the art it created.

A former British commander in Afghanistan examines what has been achieved by the campaign.

Is it time for the west to admit it lost the war in Afghanistan?

What is the link between fears over terrorist attacks and the Gulf War?

Exploring the legacy of the American Civil War and its impact on race relations in America

Alistair Cooke's Letter from America.

The Battle of Amiens from the point of view of those who helped to win it

Bronwen Maddox considers the prospects of lasting peace for the Iraqi people.

The stories of those who witnessed the battles of the British and German Navies in 1914.

Ian McMillan's poem pays tribute to the hope-inspiring chimes of Big Ben throughout WWII.

What did Britain do in the American Civil War? Louise Welsh investigates.

Soldiers' experiences at night on the battlefields of the First World War.

Two extraordinary sisters, both WWII code-breakers, walk near Dolphinholme in Lancashire.

Louise K Wilson asks fellow artists why the Cold War is so creatively inspiring.

Blow to Reagan as House ends aid to Nicaragua's Contras.

The "unfinished" Gulf War and the use of cruise missiles.

Reagan claims Grenada invasion was to defend freedom.

Adam Smith traces the dividing lines of the American Civil War beneath US politics today.

How long can President Bush hold onto his Gulf War glory?

Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events.

Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events.

Misha Glenny presents a history of Spain.

A former left-wing Sandinista soldier talks about the war against US-backed Contras.

The war gets underway. Speakers recollect the day war broke out and the journey to France.