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U.S. Mexican War 1846-1848

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This series explores the events surrounding the conflict between neighboring nations struggling for land, power and national identity. Despite its enormous impact, the war is a chapter in history that few Americans know a lot about but that few Mexicans will ever forget. For the first time, the story of this significant encounter is told from multiple perspectives, with prominent historians from both countries examining the conflict.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches; 4.16 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 26219758
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 4 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 3, 2006
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ PBS
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000XNZ7KM
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Stephen D. Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars A WAR OF COMMON AND PRESENT IMPORTANCE
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
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This DVD set uses still photographs and drawings for the video portion of the presentation, along with video films of presenters of historical perspectives of the war from both U.S. and Mexican presenters which are not noticeably in conflict with each other. These presentations are interjected into the on going narration of this particular history of the war. The total four hours of the presentation is, necessarily a broad outline of the causal events leading up the war, the war itself, and the lingering effects of the war, particularly on the peoples of the Republic of Mexico. As a unique presentation from various perspectives of authoritative sources, it is a complete whole, unified, but perhaps not as well organized as might otherwise have been. Despite the latter, it is a five star introduction to a war with our southern neighbor, The Republic of Mexico, a country which deserves all the knowleldge, understanding, respect, and friendship which the citizens of the United States of America can develop and give to it for the sake of decency and our common fate.
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Michael Sommer
5.0 out of 5 stars PBS does deliver good documentaries. This one is of the usual quality
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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PBS does deliver good documentaries. This one is of the usual quality. I'm not big on 'political correctness' for it's own sake. There are good guys and bad guys on all sides. The Mexicans blew it! Americans gave a stunning performance though on the enemy's home ground, outnumbered etc.
They should get over it. That war expanded our great country, and whatever it's faults was better run than 'south of the border,, and is to this day, elsewise why would so many sneak into the U.S?
It was a great training ground for those who would lead our armies, north and south during the Civil War.
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Joe Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars Good documentary of the U.S.-Mexican War
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2013
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The Mexican War of 1846-1848 is overall not well known here in the United States. When it is talked about it is usually described as the "training ground" for future Generals both North and South that fought in The Civil War less than 20 years later. This documentary does a good and thorough job about describe the circumstances that led the United States to declare war on their southern neighbor in 1846. The documentary does an interesting format of the background describing about how the War of Texas Independence put in motion the events that led to the Mexican War. The United States recoginizing an independent Texas, later adding Texas to the Union, the US wanting land that was Mexican territory, the antagonistic view of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. What makes this also a good video is commentaries by Mexican historians who describe the Mexican viewpoint of how unjust the circumstances were for Mexico before, during, and after the war. The documentary also gives great analysis of the beginning of the war, the invasion of Mexico, the U.S. winning the battles of Monterrey, Mazatlan, and leading up to victory by taking and capturing Mexico City.
This is a good video for any secondary/college history class that is studying the conflict between Texas and Mexico, and U.S. and Mexico. It is also a documentary that can be a good background to begin studying the U.S. Civil War.
The documentary also leads into the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ending the Mexican War and the treaties that helped the U.S. gain more land in Arizona and the Southwest U.S.
The only reason that I don't give it a 5 star review is that at times, the story of the war becomes dry and the commentators though essential can get boring to the average viewer.
However, this is truly a great documentary that I recommend for anyone interested in the "early years" of the United States, Southwest U.S. History, Mexican History, Texas History, and Military History as well. Recommended!
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Joaquin Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbiased History
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2010
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This DVD on the history of the Mexican - American War is a not a candy-coated view of Old Glory waving over Chapultepec Castle and occupied Mexico City. It truly depicts how President Polk and his "Manifest Destiny" beliefs orchestrated this war with Mexico, simply to justify the land grab, as to the "Victors go the Spoils." I suppose some of my fellow Americans will object to some of the enlightenment, after all Davey Crocket and all those heroes at the Alamo were massacred by the tyrant Santa Ana. But, being able to be open minded, see truth as it was, this DVD is very revelatory. It helps too to understand the psyche of the Mexican peopl today, perpetual victims in history to foeigners. Yes, The USA has had its own part in this. Watch, and wash away any bias
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Raquel099
5.0 out of 5 stars The US-Mexican War
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012
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I think this documentary is very educational and a must see by all, be it US nationals or Mexicans.
I was born in Mexico, on the Border region of Texas and after grammar school in Mexico, I attended
High School in Texas. I can certainly say I do not remember any teacher (in Mex. or Tex.) ever
commenting anything about this "incident." It seems like it was an 'invasion' of another country
that came down in history as a so-called 'war.' And as they say at the end of this film " Mexico:
so far away from the hand of God and so close to the U.S." I think like it or not, we will always
be neighbors...so we better learn to live toghether!
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Harold Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars This a great documentary!!! Buy this.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021
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This a great documentary!!! This is very
informative indeed!!! Buy this now. Harold Cooper 12/07/2021
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Richard B
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know the US Mexican war can be found here
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2014
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The PBS puts out some great educational documentary films and this one on the US Mexican War is no exception. Everything you wanted to know about the US Mexican war will be answered in this film. This film starts where the loss of the Alamo ends. All the main events that lead up to the US attacking Mexico and the settlement that lead to US picking up the land in the west. This film is very informative, great research and excellent commentary. For all the history enthusiasts out there I recommend you add this one to your collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars U.S. American/Mexican war 1846-1848.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2014
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The DVD set comprised two discs with a total playing time of 240 minutes. A multi region player is required to see the content which was excellent in terms of visual and audio quality. The historical content was very well covered and gave in detail the expansion of the United States into Mexican territory. The scenes were well illustrated and I consider this set to be a valuable addition to my library of the history of the United States. I can thoroughly recommend this set to anyone who has a similar interest in the United States.

The set was ordered via Amazon UK and the service was first class.
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Gayle Gibson
4.0 out of 5 stars An Unjust War
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2010
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Ulysses S. Grant thought the Mexican War was unjust, but went anyway. Robert E. Lee performed astonishing deeds of heroism and endurance, and many other military men who would go on to fight in the American Civil War learned their solidering in the Mexican campaign. But the influence of the Mexican-American War did not cease with the end of the Civil War. The effects upon people and issues continue to this day.
This fine four-episode set explores the causes of the war and examines the way it was fought, and the leaders - Polk and Santa Anna - whose personalities influenced the outcome as much as any battle. The series starts a little slowly as there are many characters,places and issues to introduce, but if the viewer can hang in, the episodes become increasingly clear and exciting. Both Mexican and American historians are on hand to describe and discuss the events and issues. Watching this series provides a new perspective on Mexican-American relations and the history that both divides and joins the neighbours.
An excellent set of films.
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