Sun, 12 February 2017
In which we look at the movements of the Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia after it crossed over the Potomac River into Maryland. We also discuss the reaction of George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac to the Confederate invasion of Maryland. And we talk about Lee's Special Orders No. 191. |
Sun, 5 February 2017
In which we discuss Robert E. Lee's decision to strike north after Second Manassas, and the great events that awaited the outcome of his invasion of Maryland. |
Sun, 29 January 2017
In which we look at what happened in the aftermath of the Second Battle of Manassas, including Lincoln's decision to ask George McClellan to take command of the merged Union armies in northern Virginia. |
Sun, 22 January 2017
In which we wrap up our discussion of the Second Battle of Manassas, which took place August 28-30, 1862. |
Sun, 15 January 2017
In which we look at some of the action on Saturday, August 30, 1862, the third day of the Second Battle of Manassas. |
Sun, 1 January 2017
In which we look at the action on the second day of the Second Battle of Manassas (August 29, 1862). |
Mon, 26 December 2016
In which we look at the fight at the Brawner Farm, which took place on the evening of August 28, 1862. |
Sun, 18 December 2016
In which we look at Stonewall Jackson's capture of the huge Federal supply depot at Manassas Junction, and his subsequent march to the old battlefield of First Manassas nearby. |
Sun, 11 December 2016
In which we continue our march toward Second Manassas, looking at Stonewall Jackson's movement around John Pope's right flank. |
Sun, 4 December 2016
In which we continue our march toward Second Manassas by looking at how Robert E. Lee forced John Pope to withdraw from his line along the Rapidan River, but then Lee's advance stalled in front of Pope's new position along the Rappahannock. |