The Civil War & Reconstruction
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#336- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-second)
In which the Federals consolidate their position on Cemetery Hill and await a renewed Confederate attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#335- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-first)
In which the Federal First Corps line on Seminary Ridge collapses, and Union soldiers from the Eleventh Corps and First Corps retreat through the streets of Gettysburg to Cemetery Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#334- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twentieth)
In which the Federal First Corps line on McPherson's Ridge, south of the Chambersburg Pike, collapses as Heth's Confederates advance on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#333- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Nineteenth)
In which we turn our attention to the First Corps portion of the Federal line and start to talk about its collapse on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#332- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Eighteenth)
In which the Federal Eleventh Corps line north of Gettysburg collapses when it is attacked by Ewell's Confederates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#331- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Seventeenth)
In which OO Howard and the Eleventh Corps arrive at Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#330- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixteenth)
In which Robert E Lee arrives on the battlefield at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Announcement
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#329- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifteenth)
In which Rodes' assault on the Federal First Corps line continues, with Daniel's Brigade moving to the attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#328- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fourteenth)
In which we look at the beginning of Rodes' attack from Oak Hill and the destruction of Iverson's Brigade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#327- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirteenth)
In which we see more units from both armies arrive on the field- Howard's Eleventh Corps for the Federals and Rodes' Division of Ewell's Corps for the Confederates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#326- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twelfth)
In which we look at what Robert E Lee was up to on July 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#325- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Eleventh)
In which we look at George Meade's activities June 28-July 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#324- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Tenth)
In which we look at the fight at the railroad cut on the morning of July 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#323- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Ninth)
In which the entire right side of the Federal line, north of the Chambersburg Pike, collapses when attacked by Joe Davis's brigade of Confederates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#322- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Eighth)
In which the hard-charging Iron Brigade drives Archer's Confederates out of the Herbst woodlot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#321- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Seventh)
In which we see the first Federal infantry arrive on the battlefield, just in the nick of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#320- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixth)
In which we do some myth-busting, looking at stories about shoes, Spencers, and sharpshooters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#319- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifth)
In which we examine John Reynolds' key role in bringing about a battle at Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#318- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fourth)
In which we evaluate John Buford's performance in carrying out his covering force action on the morning of July 1, 1863 outside Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#317- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Third)
In which John Buford buys time for the Federal infantry to arrive on the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#316- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Second)
In which Harry Heth runs into real, live Yankee soldiers on the road to Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#315- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the First)
In which we find out it was the roads (of course) that brought the armies to Gettysburg. Plus, John Buford! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#314- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighteenth)
In which the armies move toward a collision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#313- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventeenth)
In which turn our attention back to the Army of the Potomac and find that Hooker is out and Meade is in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#312- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixteenth)
In which the Confederates push deeper into Pennsylvania as Ewell's Corps approaches the Susquehanna River on two fronts (at Wrightsville and by way of Carlisle). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#311- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifteenth)
In which Jubal Early visits Gettysburg on June 26, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#310- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourteenth)
In which the Confederates plunder their way up the Cumberland Valley after entering Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#309- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Thirteenth)
In which we find Hooker marking time below the Potomac, Lee orders Ewell to move north into Pennsylvania, and we wonder Jeb Stuart was allowed to ride off, away from the Army of Northern Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#308- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Twelfth)
In which Hooker finally moves the Army of the Potomac... we look at several cavalry clashes in the Loudon Valley... and Tracy sees how many different ways she can pronounce "Susquehanna." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#307- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Eleventh)
In which we cover the action at Second Winchester (and Stephenson's Depot) on June 13-15, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#306- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Tenth)
In which we get Ewell into the Valley and set the stage for the Second Battle of Winchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#305- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Ninth)
In which we finish up our discussion of the Battle of Brandy Station, which took place on June 9, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#304- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighth)
In which we look at the start of the action at the Battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#303- GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventh)
In which Joe Hooker decides to do something about the concentration of rebel cavalry under Jeb Stuart at Culpeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#302 GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixth)
In which the armies start to move. Well, one of the armies starts to move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#301 GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifth)
In which we turn our attention to the Army of the Potomac and the troubles in its high command after the fiasco at Chancellorsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#300 GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourth)
In which we look at Robert E Lee's reorganization of the Army of Northern Virginia prior to the start of the Gettysburg Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#299 GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Third)
In which we look at Robert E Lee's reasons for launching an offensive strike north into Pennsylvania in the summer of 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#298 GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Second)
In which we look at the May 15, 1863 conference in Richmond attended by Jefferson Davis, James Seddon, and Robert E Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#297 GETTYSBURG (Part the First)
In which we kick-off the Gettysburg story arc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#296 VICKSBURG (Part the Twentieth)
In which Sherman scares off Johnston, Gardner surrenders Port Hudson to Banks, and we wrap-up the Vicksburg story arc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#295 VICKSBURG (Part the Nineteenth)
In which we see John Pemberton surrender Vicksburg to Ulysses S Grant on July 4, 1863, ending the forty-seven day siege. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#294 VICKSBURG (Part the Eighteenth)
In which we look at Confederate efforts to aid Pemberton and the besieged Vicksburg garrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#293 VICKSBURG (Part the Seventeenth)
In which we look at Federal siege operations at Vicksburg, May-June 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#292 VICKSBURG (Part the Sixteenth)
In which we look at Grant's failed attacks on Vicksburg on May 19 & 22, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#291- VICKSBURG (Part the Fifteenth)
In which we look at the decisive clash of the Vicksburg Campaign- the Battle of Champion Hill, which took place on May 16, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS: Grierson Saves Sherman
In which we slip in a plug for joining the Strawfoot Brigade while sharing the story of how Benjamin Grierson saved William Tecumseh Sherman's life at Fort Sill in 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#290- VICKSBURG (Part the Fourteenth)
In which the Confederates lose the Battle of Raymond, lose the Mississippi state capital of Jackson, and Pemberton- against his own better judgement- moves out to confront Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#289 VICKSBURG (Part the Thirteenth)
In which we see Grant's Army of the Tennessee set out on its epic march into the interior of Mississippi, in order to cut off Vicksburg from supplies & reinforcements. * This episode of the podcast was sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publishers of "Lincoln's Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation" by Douglas Waller. Available wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices