#353- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-ninth)
In which the bloody battle for the Wheatfield on July 2 reaches its conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2021•30 min
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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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#352- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-eighth)
In which Caldwell's division clears the Wheatfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2021•29 min
#351- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-seventh)
In which Anderson's Georgia brigade makes the first Confederate attack on the Wheatfield on July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2021•25 min
#350- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-sixth)
In which Little Round Top remains firmly in Federal hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2021•29 min
#349- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-fifth)
In which the epic fight for Little Round Top kicks off on July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2021•30 min
#348- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-fourth)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2021•27 min
#347- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-third)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2021•21 min
#346- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-second)
In which we look at whether Dan Sickles actually saved the day for the Federals on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2021•21 min
#345- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-first)
In which Dan Sickles makes his move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 01, 2021•28 min
#344- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirtieth)
In which we continue to look at Dan Sickles' story, and the background to the bad blood between him and George Meade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2021•23 min
#343- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-ninth)
In which we look at one of the most controversial figures associated with the story of the Battle of Gettysburg- Dan Sickles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2021•33 min
#342- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-eighth)
In which we look at Longstreet's flank march on July 2 and its surprise ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2020•32 min
#341- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-seventh)
In which we look at how Robert E Lee's plan to attack the Union left on July 2 was based on flawed intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2020•24 min
#340- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-sixth)
In which we look at Robert E Lee's decision to continue the battle on July 2, 1863 by attacking the Federals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2020•28 min
#339- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-fifth)
In which we look at the Federals' fishhook line of defense, and discuss the benefits of operating on interior lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2020•21 min
#338- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-fourth)
In which it's all Meade, all the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2020•35 min
#337- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-third)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2020•39 min
#336- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-second)
In which the Federals consolidate their position on Cemetery Hill and await a renewed Confederate attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2020•28 min
#335- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-first)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2020•33 min
#334- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twentieth)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2020•30 min
#333- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Nineteenth)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2020•29 min
#332- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Eighteenth)
In which the Federal Eleventh Corps line north of Gettysburg collapses when it is attacked by Ewell's Confederates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2020•32 min
#331- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Seventeenth)
In which OO Howard and the Eleventh Corps arrive at Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2020•29 min
#330- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixteenth)
In which Robert E Lee arrives on the battlefield at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 07, 2020•29 min
Special Announcement
In which we make a special announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2020•4 min
#329- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifteenth)
In which Rodes' assault on the Federal First Corps line continues, with Daniel's Brigade moving to the attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2020•21 min
#328- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fourteenth)
In which we look at the beginning of Rodes' attack from Oak Hill and the destruction of Iverson's Brigade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2020•30 min
#327- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirteenth)
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2020•24 min
#326- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twelfth)
In which we look at what Robert E Lee was up to on July 1, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 08, 2020•31 min
#325- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Eleventh)
In which we look at George Meade's activities June 28-July 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2020•24 min
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