The Civil War (1861-1865): A History Podcast (history)

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. 

Direct download: CivilWar182.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 5:48pm MDT

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.

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Category:History -- posted at: 4:17pm MDT

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.

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Category:History -- posted at: 6:06pm MDT

In which we wrap up our discussion of the Second Battle of Manassas, which took place August 28-30, 1862.

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Category:History -- posted at: 5:08pm MDT

In which we look at some of the action on Saturday, August 30, 1862, the third day of the Second Battle of Manassas.

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Category:History -- posted at: 3:54pm MDT

In which we look at the action on the second day of the Second Battle of Manassas (August 29, 1862).

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In which we look at the fight at the Brawner Farm, which took place on the evening of August 28, 1862.

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Category:History -- posted at: 6:19pm MDT

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.

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Category:History -- posted at: 7:14pm MDT

In which we continue our march toward Second Manassas, looking at Stonewall Jackson's movement around John Pope's right flank.

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Category:History -- posted at: 6:09pm MDT

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.

Direct download: CivilWar173.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:50pm MDT