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The Civil War & Reconstruction

Richard Youngdahlcivilwarpodcast.org
A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org
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#265 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Eighth)

In which Stonewall Jackson's flank attack on the evening of May 2, 1863 shatters the Eleventh Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 201930 min

#264 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Seventh)

In which Stonewall Jackson completes his famous flank march and prepares to launch his attack, which took place on the evening of May 2, 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 201924 min

#263 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Sixth)

In which we get Stonewall Jackson started on his famous flank march, which took place during the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 201930 min

#262 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Fifth)

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 201815 min

#261 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Fourth)

In which Robert E. Lee moves to counter the threat from the Federal flanking force at Chancellorsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 201831 min

#260 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Third)

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 201826 min

#259 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Second)

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 201824 min

#258 CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the First)

In which we begin our coverage of the Battle of Chancellorsville, which took place in Virginia during the first week of May 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 201827 min

#255 KELLY'S FORD

In which we look at the story behind the cavalry fight near Kelly's Ford on the Rappahannock River on March 17, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 201829 min

#254 "BRAVO FOR JOE HOOKER!"

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 201830 min

#253 "I WILL RISK THE DICTATORSHIP"

In which we look at how Fighting Joe Hooker came to be given command of the Army of the Potomac in January, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 201838 min

GALVESTON (Postscript)- "MY FATHER IS HERE"

In which we share a short postscript to our coverage of the Battle of Galveston (Texas), which took place on January 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 20186 min

#252 GALVESTON (Part the Second)

In which we look at the action during the Battle of Galveston (Texas), which took place on January 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 201826 min

#251 GALVESTON (Part the First)

In which we set the stage for the Battle of Galveston (Texas), which took place on January 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 201826 min

#250 Q & A

In which Rich & Tracy have some fun for the 250th episode of the show by answering your questions about the Civil War, waffles, and just whose idea it was to do this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 201826 min

#249 YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (Sept.-Dec.)

In which we wrap-up our look back at what happened during the second year of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 201826 min

#248 YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (July-August)

In which we continue with our look back at what happened during the second year of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 201830 min

#247 YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (May-June)

In which we continue with our look back at what happened during the second year of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 201825 min

#246 YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (January-April)

In which we use a couple of episodes to take a look back at what happened during the second year of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 201829 min

#245 STONES RIVER (Part the Sixth)

In which we wrap-up our discussion of the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 201827 min

#244 STONES RIVER (Part the Fifth)

In which we continue telling the story of the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 201831 min

#243 STONES RIVER (Part the Fourth)

In which we continue to tell the story of the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 201828 min

#242 STONES RIVER (Part the Third)

In which we look at the start of the Confederate attack on the morning of December 31, 1862 at the Battle of Stones River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 02, 201824 min

#241 STONES RIVER (Part the Second)

In which we continue to set the stage for the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 201827 min

#240 STONES RIVER (Part the First)

In which we start to set the stage for the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 201826 min

#239 THE MUD MARCH

In which we look at how Burnside's January offensive succumbed to the Virginia mud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 201825 min

#238 "THE SADDEST HOUR"

In which we look at the political and military fallout after the Federal defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 201826 min

#237 FREDERICKSBURG (Part the Tenth)

In which we wrap-up our discussion of the Battle of Fredericksburg, which took place on December 13, 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 201831 min
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