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 delves into the impact of wikileaks and some of the revealing information that has come to light about American actions in the Iraq war.?Iraq?s Secret War Files? looks into the hidden files and reveals what actually occurred and was hidden from the public eye. It raises the question of how much is hidden from the public during war and what roles do organizations such as wikileaks have in the future of modern conflict.
Research
International Committee of the Red Cross Archives
?If there is one things that many wars in the 20th century have in common it is most likely that the Red Cross was there. The ICRC?s archives include a host of publications, press releases, reports, and other materials on numerous conflicts that often are difficult to dig up research on. On top of the wealth of documents are the photo galleries which are quite impressive. Galleries featuring glimpses into conflicts in Somalia, Columbia, and other war torn nations offer a glimpse into modern war. The historical photographs are also invaluable dating back to the Great War. Although most of the material tends to focus on the operations of the ICRC, the material assists in helping to provide a real sense of what conditions are like in war.
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News
Historical Amnesia and the War of 1812
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An independent press article that attempts to debunk many of the government?s assertions about the War of 1812. Specifically challenging what the Government wishes to achieve through its commemorative program, such as French and English unity, the significance of the ?coloured corps?, and the black eye of broken promises to Britain?s native allies during the war. The article also addresses the issue of using the past as propaganda in modern Canada. This article presents a very different version of history in comparison to what Heritage Canada and the Canadian government are presenting.
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General Interests- Provided by H-Net
General?s Writing Gives Insight to Lincoln, Gettysburg?
?With the recent release of Hollywood?s newest Biopic,?Lincoln, this article is an appropriate feature. Investigating the writings of Henry Cochrane, who was on hand when Abraham Lincoln gave his most famous speech from the back of a train at Gettysburg. The writings depict Cochrane? experience riding on the train with the president to Gettysburg and conveys a?fascinating?view of the famed politician. This unique look is?definitely?worth reading.
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Documentary of the Week
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