Gallop through history with the bullets and badges that attempted to bring order to the Wild West. See how men like Daniel Boone, Wyatt Earp and ‘Doc’ Holliday became frontier legends in their quest to keep the peace and stay alive. Witness some of the most infamous events in American history through authentic re-enactments, historical accounts and archived photos. This unique six-part documentary series examines the personalities, weapons, tactics and corruption that made outlaws, lawmen, scouts, gunslingers and professional gamblers became American folk heroes. Take aim and hold steady as you discover the true story behind the men who swore to uphold the law during a lawless time.
Lawmen of the Old West – Episode 1: Westward Destiny
2014
As the American frontier marched westward there were few courageous souls willing to put their lives on the line to bring law to the lawless.
Lawmen of the Old West – Episode 2: From The Ashes of the Civil War
2014
The upheavals of the Civil War had an aftershock that lasted decades. The James boys and the Youngers are a few of the men who longed and learned from…
Lawmen of the Old West – Episode 3: The Earp Brothers
2014
Were the Earps really the unblemished heroes of dime novels and old movies, or were they thugs who happened to wear badges? Discover this and more in part…
Lawmen Of The Old West – Episode 4: Tombstone – Outlaw Outpost
2014
As the American frontier marched westward there were few courageous souls willing to put their lives on the line to bring law to the lawless.
Lawmen of the Old West – Episode 5: Good Vs Evil
2014
They came from all over the West. These were the outlaws seeking haven down by the border. They rustled stock they mingled with women and they robbed,…
Lawmen of the Old West – Episode 6: The Taming Of The West
2014
As outlaws refined their trade, so too did the lawmen. Federal or state, town or county, public or pr ivate, these men all fought to enforce law and order…