Diggers-Coal War

**4070BN** · February 7th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Did anyone see the National Geographics show "Diggers"? They were in West Virginia examining Blair Mountain and the Coal War. Pretty interesting, apparently the Government gave the Coal Companies arms, including a few machine guns.

http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...miners-at-war/

Additional Info on the battle:

http://blairmountainmuseum.org/the-battle/

**MT1** · February 7th, 2013, 07:02 PM

That wouldn't surprise you if you look into the origins of the Pennsylvania State Police. PSP was started to protect mines in Pennsylvania.

Check it out on their museum website. http://www.psp-hemc.org/history/psp.html

**7998** · February 7th, 2013, 07:25 PM

So what are you trying to say?

**FAL-SHOOTER** · February 7th, 2013, 07:49 PM

Mods please close this thread..

The blatant racism is inexcusable!!!

:Edit:

Sorry I read the title wrong.....Diggers...

**MT1** · February 7th, 2013, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by 7998

So what are you trying to say?

Just saying at the time the mining companies ruled. A lot of legislation was created for their benefit and to ensure the continued profits of the owners.

**Lendog** · February 7th, 2013, 08:14 PM

i watch that show every week, i'm also an avid metal detectorist

**Ecclectic Collector** · February 7th, 2013, 08:22 PM

The miners revolt and battle at Blair Mountain was the biggest armed insurrection since the Civil War, yet is barely even remembered. From what I've read, it was essentially the Coal Companies vs. just about everyone else. The Feds actually only got involved to stop the fighting, not support either side.

**schmol** · February 8th, 2013, 12:43 PM

It would be a Decent show if the diggers didn't act so stupid when they find stuff...running around and climbing trees is a bit much. I found the coal mine war info very interesting, looking like history might repeat itself.

**MT1** · February 8th, 2013, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Lendog

i watch that show every week, i'm also an avid metal detectorist

metal detectorist... that's the first time I have heard that term. But... I enjoy the same hobby.

**4070BN** · February 8th, 2013, 04:08 PM

I do as well, need to get more involved in that hobby. The Diggers show has had some interesting spots to excavate. They did one on the Hatfield and McCoy's and another show on the last battle of the Revolution.

I also find the Meteorite Men's show interesting. I'd love to find a nice space rock....