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

In which we look at one of the most famous events during the Battle of Chancellorsville- the so-called "Cracker Box Meeting" between Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson the night of May 1/2, 1863.

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In which Robert E. Lee moves to counter the threat from the Federal flanking force at Chancellorsville.

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In which we see that while the Federal flanking force converges on Chancellorsville, the left wing of Hooker's army crosses the Rappahannock River just below Fredericksburg on April 29, 1863.

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In which we see the Army of the Potomac begin to move and open the spring campaign, which will lead to the Battle of Chancellorsville during the first week of May 1863.

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In which we begin our coverage of the Battle of Chancellorsville, which took place in Virginia during the first week of May 1863.

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In which we finish up with our look at the Federal operations against Charleston, South Carolina during the summer of 1862 and spring of 1863.

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In which we look at the Federal operations against Charleston, South Carolina during the summer of 1862 and spring of 1863.

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In which we look at the story behind the cavalry fight near Kelly's Ford on the Rappahannock River on March 17, 1863.

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In which we look at how the Army of the Potomac came to look at Fighting Joe Hooker as the best thing since sliced bread.

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Category:History -- posted at: 5:53pm MDT

In which we look at how Fighting Joe Hooker came to be given command of the Army of the Potomac in January, 1863.

 

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Category:History -- posted at: 6:16pm MDT