The Civil War & Reconstruction
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#395- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Fifth)
In which the first shots of the Battle of Chickamauga are fired on September 18, 1863, as the Confederates force their way across the creek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#394- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Fourth)
In which a frustrated Bragg misses out on a couple of opportunities to cripple the enemy by striking at isolated segments of the Yankee army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BATTLEFIELD VIDEOS
In which Rich was on the loose east of the Mississippi, visited some battlefields, and made some videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#393- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Third)
In which we continue setting the stage for the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#392- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Second)
In which we continue setting the stage for the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#391- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the First)
In which we get a start on the Chickamauga story arc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#390- BATTLE OF SABINE PASS (Part the Second)
In which we look at the action at the Battle of Sabine Pass (Texas), which took place on September 8, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#389- BATTLE OF SABINE PASS (Part the First)
In which we set the stage for the dramatic September 1863 battle at Sabine Pass, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#388- BATTLE OF HONEY SPRINGS
In which we look at the Battle of Honey Springs, which took place in Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) on July 17, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#387- CSS ATLANTA
In which we look at the story of the Confederate ironclad CSS Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#386- TULLAHOMA (Part the Third)
In which we wrap up our discussion of the Tullahoma Campaign and get ready to start in on the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#385- TULLAHOMA (Part the Second)
In which Rosecrans' long-awaited campaign in Middle Tennessee finally gets started... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#384- TULLAHOMA (Part the First)
In which we continue to set the stage for the start of the Tullahoma Campaign, which took place in Tennessee in late June/early July 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#383- MEANWHILE, OUT WEST...
In which we head back out west of the Appalachians to Tennessee and set the stage for the Tullahoma Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#382- The 54th Massachusetts (Part the Second)
EIn which we wrap up our look at the story of the 54th Massachusetts and their part in the Federal assault on Battery Wagner outside Charleston in July 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#381- The 54th Massachusetts (Part the First)
In which we start to look at the story of the 54th Massachusetts and their part in the Federal assault on Battery Wagner outside Charleston in July 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tracy's Dad
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#380- THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
In which we look at the Gettysburg Address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#379- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-fifth)
In which we wrap up the Gettysburg battle/campaign story arc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#378- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-fourth)
In which we look at the aftermath of Pickett's Charge, and get the Confederates started off on their retreat from Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#377- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-third)
In which the Federals repulse Pickett's Charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#376- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-second)
In which the two wings of the great charge roll forward... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#375- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-first)
In which we get Pickett's Charge underway... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank You!
In which we say 'thank you!' for your many kind expressions of concern & support over the last several days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#374- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixtieth)
In which with Tracy out of town, Rich takes the opportunity to ramble on about a few things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#373- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-ninth)
In which we look at the big Confederate artillery bombardment preceding Pickett's Charge and the Federal response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#372- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-eighth)
In which we look at what George Meade was up to the morning of July 3, and also talk about the remarkable series of messages between Longstreet and EP Alexander prior to the start of the big Confederate artillery bombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#371- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-seventh)
In which we talk about the preparations for the big Confederate artillery bombardment that would precede Pickett's Charge, and look at the Federal defenders on Cemetery Ridge who would be on the receiving end of that shelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#370- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-sixth)
In which we look at the nine Confederate infantry brigades that made up the attacking force for Pickett's Charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#369- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-fifth)
In which we start to look at Pickett's Charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#368- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-fourth)
In which we look at the fighting at East Cavalry Field on July 3, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#367- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-third)
In which there's an announcement and a mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#366- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-second)
In which we get Jeb Stuart to Gettysburg and finish setting the stage for the fighting that took place at East Cavalry Field on July 3, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#365- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-first)
In which we start to set the stage for the fighting that took place on July 3 at East Cavalry Field by taking a look at what Jeb Stuart was up to before he (finally) arrived at Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#364- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fiftieth)
In which we return to Culp's Hill to look at the rest of the fighting there on the morning of July 3, as the Confederates struggled to make a dent in the strong Federal defenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#363- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-ninth)
In which the fighting for Culp's Hill is renewed on the morning of July 3, and Robert E Lee is forced to go with Plan B for Longstreet's part of the day's Confederate attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#362- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-eighth)
In which we look at the care of the wounded after the fighting on July 2, and we also see what a few of the civilians caught up in the battle were thinking about their predicament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#361- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-seventh)
In which we review the second's days fighting, look at Lee's decision to continue attacking the Federals the next day, and talk about Meade's council of war on the night of July 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#360- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-sixth)
In which the Confederates attack the keystone of the Federal defensive line and there's a fierce, confused struggle for Cemetery Hill in the darkness on the evening of July 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#359- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-fifth)
In which the Confederate soldiers of Allegheny Johnson's division attack Culp's Hill on July 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#358- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-fourth)
In which Ewell starts his "demonstration" on July 2nd not with an infantry attack, but with an artillery barrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#357- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-third)
In which we wonder if it really was "the best three hours' fighting ever done by any troops on any battlefield." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#356- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-second)
In which we look at the Confederate attack on, and Federal defense of, Cemetery Ridge on the evening of July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#355- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-first)
In which Sickles' Peach Orchard salient collapses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#354- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fortieth)
In which we set the stage for the collapse of the Federals' Peach Orchard salient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#353- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-ninth)
In which the bloody battle for the Wheatfield on July 2 reaches its conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#352- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-eighth)
In which Caldwell's division clears the Wheatfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#351- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-seventh)
In which Anderson's Georgia brigade makes the first Confederate attack on the Wheatfield on July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#350- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-sixth)
In which Little Round Top remains firmly in Federal hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#349- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-fifth)
In which the epic fight for Little Round Top kicks off on July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices