The Civil War & Reconstruction
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#348- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-fourth)
In which the Confederate attack finally begins on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, and after fierce fighting the Federal defenders are pushed off of Devil's Den. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#347- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-third)
In which there's some command confusion on the Confederate side before the attack on the Union left on the afternoon of July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#346- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-second)
In which we look at whether Dan Sickles actually saved the day for the Federals on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#345- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-first)
In which Dan Sickles makes his move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#344- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirtieth)
In which we continue to look at Dan Sickles' story, and the background to the bad blood between him and George Meade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#343- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-ninth)
In which we look at one of the most controversial figures associated with the story of the Battle of Gettysburg- Dan Sickles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#342- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-eighth)
In which we look at Longstreet's flank march on July 2 and its surprise ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#341- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-seventh)
In which we look at how Robert E Lee's plan to attack the Union left on July 2 was based on flawed intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#340- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-sixth)
In which we look at Robert E Lee's decision to continue the battle on July 2, 1863 by attacking the Federals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#339- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-fifth)
In which we look at the Federals' fishhook line of defense, and discuss the benefits of operating on interior lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#338- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-fourth)
In which it's all Meade, all the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#337- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-third)
In which the Confederates score an incomplete victory on the first day of the battle, as the Federals retain control of the key high ground south of town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#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
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In which we make a special announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#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