“Fix Bayonets; shoulder arms; left face; forward march!” When the order came to move on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, they were “Harper’s Ferry Cowards” no more. Join us as we explore the maelstrom of battle that these men were ordered into as the Union line wavered on Cemetery Ridge. Join us on May 27 at 10am. Park in or near the Cemetery Parking lot and congregate at Zeigler's Grove. PARK WHERE LEGAL. Do NOT Park on grass. All 4 wheels must be on pavement when parallel parking. Be sure to che...
May 05, 2023•10 min
Matt, Veronica and Peach Orchard Joe sit down to reminisce about their experience covering Gettysburg College's CWI's 2022 Summer Conference in order to encourage you to join us for this year's, June 9-14. Click the link below to register. You'll love it! https://www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/summer-conference/2023-cwi-conference
May 05, 2023•27 min
Kent Masterson Brown returns to talk about his book Retreat from Gettysburg Lee, Logistics, and the Pennsylvania Campaign. If you haven't read this book, you should get a copy ASAP from our friends at For The Historian (don't forget to mention us for a discount). AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS 2005 James I. Robertson Jr. Literary Prize, The Civil War Library and Research Center2005 Bachelder-Coddington Literary Award, Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey2005 Distinguished Writing...
May 01, 2023•15 min
Rick Schroeder, LBG, M.D., joins us to talk about John Bell Hood's arm wound suffered at Gettysburg. If you're into Civil War medicine, here's another one we think you'll love. Six Questions Lentz joined us too! Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com Supporting Ou...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Jim Pangburn is back to talk about Ewell's Corps on July 1. Don't worry, he'll be back to talk about what Ewell's Corps did on July 2 and 3 also. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The A...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Charlie Fennell joins us to talk about the Eternal Peace Light Memorial, dedicated by FDR at the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. And for those of you who miss Eric the Producer, this is the last episode we have in the can that includes him. Enjoy! Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email ad...
Apr 10, 2023•52 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Jared Peatman is back on the show. This time, Jared talks with Matt about the world-famous 20th Maine and helps Matt explore whether or not the story of the regiment here at Gettysburg is more myth than reality. Listen to them break it down in the full episode found at www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Don't forget that the 2nd Lieutenant level gets all audio shows released each month....
Apr 10, 2023•16 min
Everybody's favorite, Charlie Fennell, sat in the hotseat for a "SPOTLIGHT ON". Become a patron to hear the rest of this and many other awesome shows made exlusively for our supporters! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg
Apr 03, 2023•15 min
Lewis Trott joins Matt to talk about "The (A?) Hero of Little Round Top", Gouverneur K. Warren's, life before, during and after the Civil War. At Gettysburg, Warren served on General George G Meade's staff as cihef engineer. He is credited with recognizing the Confederate threat to a then-unoccupied Little Round Top. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addre...
Apr 03, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 4
“Suddenly we were on the brink of a chasm in the railroad, since known as the ‘Deep Cut’”. Although they were new to Rodes’ division, Daniels Brigade proved their worth on the afternoon of July 1, 1863 as the Confederate forces began to unhinge the Union line northwest of town. Join us as we examine the brigade and their actions on this deadly afternoon. MEET AT WEST END GUIDE STATION
Mar 31, 2023•12 min
Jeff Shaara is back to talk about his first book, Gods and Generals. We discuss how he came to pick up the banner of his father Michael and write two of the novels in the Shaara Civil War Trilogy, his process for writing and more. Like listeneing to Addressing Gettysburg? Appreciate the hard work and time that goes into releasing 72 episodes a year? Wish there were more episodes per year? We do too! That's why you should fully-join the #Gettysnerd Community by becoming a Patron. Click here. http...
Mar 27, 2023•15 min
Matt Borders is back with the second installment of his soon-to-be-award-winning histroy of the Army of the Potomac. This installment deals with the horrendous years of 1862. Will the AoP make it to 1863 or will they lose the war? You may never know what happened if you don't listen to this episode. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.co...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Greg Elder is back for the companion episode to last week's about the BMI. Was the Army of Northern Virginia's intelligence gathering system as effective as the Army of the Potomac's? The answer just might surprise you. Or mightn't.
Mar 20, 2023•15 min
Well, we had a great time exploring, mingling with fellow Gettysnerds and doing a live show from the Adams County Historical Society's new museum: "Gettysburg! Beyond The Battle". Andrew Dalton, Tim Smith, Jake Borritt and Sue Boardman join Matt (and a special guest co-host) and an audience of 120 for a little taste of what you can expect to see when you visit Gettysburg! Beyond the Battle this year. We are confident that you will LOVE this place and will add it to your itinerary every time you ...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Greg Elder is the chief historian for the Defense Intelligence Agency,. Professor of intelligence at Johns Hopkins and joins me to talk about the Bureau of Military Information establish by Joseph Hooker for the Army of the Potomac. Listen to the rest of this episode by being a Patron. The Second Lieutenant Level gets all episodes that come out each month. Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg
Mar 13, 2023•16 min
The Adams County Historical Society opens the doors of their new museum to the public on April 15, 2023. That doesn't mean you can't see it before the masses. That's right, you can join us this Saturday for our sneak peek show where you can peruse the gallery, including the AWESOME "Caught In The Crossfire" exhibit, enjoy delicious food and be in the audience for a live recording of Addressing Gettysburg with guests Andrew Dalton, Tim Smith, Sue Boardman and Jake Borritt. Ticket sales close on W...
Mar 12, 2023•2 min
James Hessler needs no introduction. He's a well-known LBG, accomplished author, co-host of the Battle of Gettysburg Podcast, Little Bighorn nut and friend of Addressing Gettysburg. But do you know who the man behind the reputation is? Well, after this episode, you will!
Mar 06, 2023•16 min
Jim Pangburn is back to talk about a regiment that is becoming more popular, especially among educators. It's the 151st Pa "The Schoolteachers' Regiment". But was it comprised of mostly schoolteachers? Should it be written ast "schoolteachers", "schoolteachers'" or "schoolteacher's"? These questions and many more are explored and answered for you in this episode. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettys...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Civilian Casualties at Gettysburg Most people who study the American Civil War are aware that there were some 51,000 casualties associated with the Battle of Gettysburg. But when asked the number of civilian casualties the answer is invariably “just one.” And although Jennie Wade, was in fact, the only civilian killed during the actual battle, there are others who died as a direct result of the fighting. A number of other civilians were wounded, and still others were taken prisoner. Depending on...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Barbara Sanders, Gettysburg National Military Park Residents of Gettysburg and Adams County were not just passive observers of the 1863 battle. Its citizens included men who fought on both sides of the conflict, women who took in or traveled to the wounded after the battle, African Americans who dug the graves for the dead, and generations who worked to support the community from its modest time as county seat of government, to the site of a major battle, host of veterans' reunions, and creation...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Daniel Vermilya, Eisenhower National Historic Site 70 Years ago, Dwight D. Eisenhower ascended to the presidency at a time of great unrest and conflict. Nowhere was that conflict greater than in the Korean peninsula, where Americans had been fighting and dying by the thousands for several years. Join Eisenhower NHS Ranger Dan Vermilya to explore Eisenhower's crusade for peace in Korea, America's forgotten war. This program will provide special Gettysburg connections to the Korean War by highligh...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 8Ep. 14
THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON OUR PATREON PAGE. **This episode is not intended as a means to diagnose or treat PTSD or any other condition. If you suffer from it and are in crisis, call 988; if you're not in crisis, contact the VA.** I've been wanting to do an episode about this subject since Addressing Gettysburg began. It's a subject that I've been curious about for a host of reasons that aren't relevant to this description. Finally, after years of searching, I found a few fellas to sp...
Feb 27, 2023•16 min
Christopher Oakley, Associate Professor, UNC- Asheville Associate Professor Christopher Oakley is a former Disney and DreamWorks animator who teaches Animation in New Media at University of North Carolina Asheville. Since 2013, Christopher has been leading an undergraduate research endeavor called "The Virtual Lincoln Project," in which he and his students are creating a digital photo-real Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. His lecture Placing the Platform: Using 3D Technology to...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Matt Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park Lee stands today as one of the most influential military leaders in world history. But what were his upbringing, education and experiences that molded the man? Join Ranger Matt Atkinson and explore Lee's life before the Civil War. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our b...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Rich Condon is a public historian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, currently living in the South Carolina Lowcountry. In addition to his work on the Civil War Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania in the Civil War blogs, he has worked as a park ranger at Flight 93 National Memorial and currently Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.
Feb 20, 2023•15 min
John Hoptak, Gettysburg National Military Park On the evening of April 18, 1861, less than 72 hours after the surrender of Fort Sumter and President Abraham Lincoln's subsequent call-to-arms, the very first Northern volunteer soldiers arrived in the nation's beleaguered capital. Although long overshadowed in history by the more famous 6th Massachusetts Infantry, these soldiers composed the ranks of five companies of Pennsylvania militia who later became known as the "First Defenders." Attacked b...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 8Ep. 13
NPS Interpretive Ranger and author, Troy Harman, came by the studio for the first time ever to talk about his latest book, "All Road Led to Gettysburg." As with most of Troy's work, "All Roads..." compels the reader to readjust his or her thinking/approach to studying the battle of Gettysburg. Just how much do roadways, railways and waterways factor into the movements of armies and the locations of the inevitable battles they fought, like the one at Gettysburg? History changes on the smallest fa...
Feb 13, 2023•15 min
Jeff Irwin, Gettysburg National Miliary Park Gettysburg National Military Park has been rehabilitating both the Devil's Den as well as the Little Round Top. Archeologists have been conducting metal detector sweeps of areas where ground disturbance was anticipated. The archeological findings have the potential to shed light on the activities of individuals during and immediately following the fight. The program will highlight some of the current findings. This coupled with firsthand narrative acc...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park Several solider letters and accounts will be examined from the battle, not only for surface level descriptions, but also for patterns to soldier observations, underlying clues to soldier psychology, and deeper cultural messages. This lecture will draw attention to the hidden meanings below the surface. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop G...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Hot off the set of "A Gettysburg Christmas", our new buddy, Bruce Boxleitner, sat down with Matt for an interview about his career and his role in "Gods and Generals" as Lt. General James Longstreet. Check out the rest of the interview and so much more over at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg
Feb 06, 2023•15 min
