Sun, 15 May 2022
In which we continue to set the stage for the start of the Tullahoma Campaign, which took place in Tennessee in late June/early July 1863. |
Mon, 2 May 2022
In which we head back out west of the Appalachians to Tennessee and set the stage for the Tullahoma Campaign. |
Mon, 25 April 2022
In which we wrap up our look at the story of the 54th Massachusetts and their part in the Federal assault on Battery Wagner outside Charleston in July 1863. |
Mon, 11 April 2022
In which we start to look at the story of the 54th Massachusetts and their part in the Federal assault on Battery Wagner outside Charleston in July 1863. |
Mon, 14 March 2022
In which we look at the Gettysburg Address. |
Sun, 6 March 2022
In which we wrap up the Gettysburg battle/campaign story arc. |
Mon, 21 February 2022
In which we look at the aftermath of Pickett's Charge, and get the Confederates started off on their retreat from Gettysburg. |
Mon, 14 February 2022
In which the Federals repulse Pickett's Charge. |
Sun, 30 January 2022
In which the two wings of the great charge roll forward... |
Sun, 9 January 2022
In which we get Pickett's Charge underway... |
Sun, 2 January 2022
In which we say 'thank you!' for your many kind expressions of concern & support over the last several days. |
Sun, 12 December 2021
In which with Tracy out of town, Rich takes the opportunity to ramble on about a few things. |
Sun, 28 November 2021
In which we look at the big Confederate artillery bombardment preceding Pickett's Charge and the Federal response. |
Mon, 15 November 2021
In which we look at what George Meade was up to the morning of July 3, and also talk about the remarkable series of messages between Longstreet and EP Alexander prior to the start of the big Confederate artillery bombardment. |
Sun, 7 November 2021
In which we talk about the preparations for the big Confederate artillery bombardment that would precede Pickett's Charge, and look at the Federal defenders on Cemetery Ridge who would be on the receiving end of that shelling. |
Sun, 31 October 2021
In which we look at the nine Confederate infantry brigades that made up the attacking force for Pickett's Charge. |
Sun, 24 October 2021
In which we start to look at Pickett's Charge. |
Sun, 17 October 2021
In which we look at the fighting at East Cavalry Field on July 3, 1863. |
Sun, 10 October 2021
In which there's an announcement and a mystery. |
Sun, 3 October 2021
In which we get Jeb Stuart to Gettysburg and finish setting the stage for the fighting that took place at East Cavalry Field on July 3, 1863. |
Sun, 19 September 2021
In which we start to set the stage for the fighting that took place on July 3 at East Cavalry Field by taking a look at what Jeb Stuart was up to before he (finally) arrived at Gettysburg. |
Mon, 6 September 2021
In which we return to Culp's Hill to look at the rest of the fighting there on the morning of July 3, as the Confederates struggled to make a dent in the strong Federal defenses. |
Sun, 29 August 2021
In which the fighting for Culp's Hill is renewed on the morning of July 3, and Robert E Lee is forced to go with Plan B for Longstreet's part of the day's Confederate attacks. |
Sun, 22 August 2021
In which we look at the care of the wounded after the fighting on July 2, and we also see what a few of the civilians caught up in the battle were thinking about their predicament. |
Sun, 15 August 2021
In which we review the second's days fighting, look at Lee's decision to continue attacking the Federals the next day, and talk about Meade's council of war on the night of July 2. |
Sun, 8 August 2021
In which the Confederates attack the keystone of the Federal defensive line and there's a fierce, confused struggle for Cemetery Hill in the darkness on the evening of July 2. |
Sun, 18 July 2021
In which the Confederate soldiers of Allegheny Johnson's division attack Culp's Hill on July 2. |
Sun, 11 July 2021
In which Ewell starts his "demonstration" on July 2nd not with an infantry attack, but with an artillery barrage. |
Sun, 4 July 2021
In which we wonder if it really was "the best three hours' fighting ever done by any troops on any battlefield." |
Sun, 27 June 2021
In which we look at the Confederate attack on, and Federal defense of, Cemetery Ridge on the evening of July 2, 1863. |
Sun, 20 June 2021
In which Sickles' Peach Orchard salient collapses. |
Mon, 31 May 2021
In which we set the stage for the collapse of the Federals' Peach Orchard salient. |
Sun, 16 May 2021
In which the bloody battle for the Wheatfield on July 2 reaches its conclusion. |
Sun, 2 May 2021
In which Caldwell's division clears the Wheatfield. |
Sun, 18 April 2021
In which Anderson's Georgia brigade makes the first Confederate attack on the Wheatfield on July 2, 1863. |
Sun, 11 April 2021
In which Little Round Top remains firmly in Federal hands. |
Sun, 28 March 2021
In which the epic fight for Little Round Top kicks off on July 2, 1863. |
Sun, 28 February 2021
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. |
Sun, 21 February 2021
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. |
Sun, 14 February 2021
In which we look at whether Dan Sickles actually saved the day for the Federals on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg... |
Sun, 31 January 2021
In which Dan Sickles makes his move. |
Sun, 24 January 2021
In which we continue to look at Dan Sickles' story, and the background to the bad blood between him and George Meade. |
Sun, 10 January 2021
In which we look at one of the most controversial figures associated with the story of the Battle of Gettysburg- Dan Sickles. |
Sun, 20 December 2020
In which we look at Longstreet's flank march on July 2 and its surprise ending. |
Mon, 14 December 2020
In which we look at how Robert E Lee's plan to attack the Union left on July 2 was based on flawed intelligence. |
Tue, 8 December 2020
In which we look at Robert E Lee's decision to continue the battle on July 2, 1863 by attacking the Federals. |
Sun, 29 November 2020
In which we look at the Federals' fishhook line of defense, and discuss the benefits of operating on interior lines. |
Sun, 22 November 2020
In which it's all Meade, all the time. |
Sun, 8 November 2020
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. |
Sun, 1 November 2020
In which the Federals consolidate their position on Cemetery Hill and await a renewed Confederate attack. |
Sun, 18 October 2020
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. |
Sun, 11 October 2020
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. |
Sun, 27 September 2020
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. |
Sun, 20 September 2020
In which the Federal Eleventh Corps line north of Gettysburg collapses when it is attacked by Ewell's Confederates. |
Sun, 13 September 2020
In which OO Howard and the Eleventh Corps arrive at Gettysburg. |
Mon, 7 September 2020
In which Robert E Lee arrives on the battlefield at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. |
Sun, 19 July 2020
In which we make a special announcement. |
Sun, 12 July 2020
In which Rodes' assault on the Federal First Corps line continues, with Daniel's Brigade moving to the attack. |
Sun, 5 July 2020
In which we look at the beginning of Rodes' attack from Oak Hill and the destruction of Iverson's Brigade. |
Sun, 21 June 2020
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. |
Sun, 7 June 2020
In which we look at what Robert E Lee was up to on July 1, 1863. |
Sun, 31 May 2020
In which we look at George Meade's activities June 28-July 1. |
Mon, 25 May 2020
In which we look at the fight at the railroad cut on the morning of July 1, 1863. |
Sun, 10 May 2020
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. |
Mon, 4 May 2020
In which the hard-charging Iron Brigade drives Archer's Confederates out of the Herbst woodlot. |
Sun, 26 April 2020
In which we see the first Federal infantry arrive on the battlefield, just in the nick of time. |
Sun, 19 April 2020
In which we do some myth-busting, looking at stories about shoes, Spencers, and sharpshooters. |
Sun, 12 April 2020
In which we examine John Reynolds' key role in bringing about a battle at Gettysburg. |
Sun, 5 April 2020
In which we evaluate John Buford's performance in carrying out his covering force action on the morning of July 1, 1863 outside Gettysburg. |
Sun, 29 March 2020
In which John Buford buys time for the Federal infantry to arrive on the scene. |
Sun, 22 March 2020
In which Harry Heth runs into real, live Yankee soldiers on the road to Gettysburg. |
Sun, 15 March 2020
In which we find out it was the roads (of course) that brought the armies to Gettysburg. Plus, John Buford! |
Sun, 8 March 2020
In which the armies move toward a collision. |
Sun, 1 March 2020
In which turn our attention back to the Army of the Potomac and find that Hooker is out and Meade is in. |
Sun, 23 February 2020
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). |
Sun, 2 February 2020
In which Jubal Early visits Gettysburg on June 26, 1863. |
Sun, 26 January 2020
In which the Confederates plunder their way up the Cumberland Valley after entering Pennsylvania. |
Sun, 19 January 2020
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. |
Sun, 12 January 2020
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." |
Sun, 5 January 2020
In which we cover the action at Second Winchester (and Stephenson's Depot) on June 13-15, 1863. |
Sun, 29 December 2019
In which we get Ewell into the Valley and set the stage for the Second Battle of Winchester. |
Sun, 22 December 2019
In which we finish up our discussion of the Battle of Brandy Station, which took place on June 9, 1863. |
Sun, 8 December 2019
In which we look at the start of the action at the Battle of Brandy Station on June 9, 1863. |
Sun, 1 December 2019
In which Joe Hooker decides to do something about the concentration of rebel cavalry under Jeb Stuart at Culpeper. |
Sun, 24 November 2019
In which the armies start to move. Well, one of the armies starts to move. |
Sun, 17 November 2019
In which we turn our attention to the Army of the Potomac and the troubles in its high command after the fiasco at Chancellorsville. |
Sun, 10 November 2019
In which we look at Robert E Lee's reorganization of the Army of Northern Virginia prior to the start of the Gettysburg Campaign. |
Mon, 4 November 2019
In which we look at Robert E Lee's reasons for launching an offensive strike north into Pennsylvania in the summer of 1863. |
Sun, 27 October 2019
In which we look at the May 15, 1863 conference in Richmond attended by Jefferson Davis, James Seddon, and Robert E Lee. |
Sun, 20 October 2019
In which we kick-off the Gettysburg story arc. |
Sun, 6 October 2019
In which Sherman scares off Johnston, Gardner surrenders Port Hudson to Banks, and we wrap-up the Vicksburg story arc. |
Sun, 29 September 2019
In which we see John Pemberton surrender Vicksburg to Ulysses S Grant on July 4, 1863, ending the forty-seven day siege. |
Sun, 22 September 2019
In which we look at Confederate efforts to aid Pemberton and the besieged Vicksburg garrison. |
Sun, 15 September 2019
In which we look at Federal siege operations at Vicksburg, May-June 1863. |
Sat, 7 September 2019
In which we look at Grant's failed attacks on Vicksburg on May 19 & 22, 1863. |
Sun, 25 August 2019
In which we look at the decisive clash of the Vicksburg Campaign- the Battle of Champion Hill, which took place on May 16, 1863. |
Sat, 24 August 2019
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. |
Sun, 18 August 2019
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.
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Sun, 11 August 2019
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. |
Sun, 4 August 2019
In which we look at the Battle of Port Gibson, which took place on May 1, 1863, as Grant advanced inland after landing on the east side of the Mississippi River. |