History's Great Military Blunders and the Lessons They Teach

Petersburg: Union Digs Its Own Grave-1864 (1x1)

Air date: Jan 01, 2015

Follow the chain of events that led to the Civil War's ill-fated Battle of the Crater, a notable example of what can happen in warfare when a plan goes awry due to poor leadership, last-minute changes, and other unclear objectives. Then, look at the phenomenon of military blunders and what they teach.