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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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Episodes

#381- The 54th Massachusetts (Part the First)

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

Apr 11, 202227 min

Tracy's Dad

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Mar 20, 20223 min

#380- THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

In which we look at the Gettysburg Address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202230 min

#378- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-fourth)

In which we look at the aftermath of Pickett's Charge, and get the Confederates started off on their retreat from Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 202230 min

Thank You!

In which we say 'thank you!' for your many kind expressions of concern & support over the last several days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 20225 min

#373- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-ninth)

In which we look at the big Confederate artillery bombardment preceding Pickett's Charge and the Federal response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 20211 hr 3 min

#372- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-eighth)

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

Nov 15, 202130 min

#371- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-seventh)

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

Nov 08, 202141 min

#370- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-sixth)

In which we look at the nine Confederate infantry brigades that made up the attacking force for Pickett's Charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 202131 min

#366- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-second)

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

Oct 03, 202123 min

#365- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifty-first)

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

Sep 19, 202124 min

#364- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fiftieth)

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

Sep 06, 202126 min

#363- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-ninth)

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

Aug 29, 202127 min

#362- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-eighth)

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

Aug 22, 202122 min

#361- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-seventh)

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

Aug 15, 202122 min

#360- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-sixth)

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

Aug 09, 202127 min

#357- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-third)

In which we wonder if it really was "the best three hours' fighting ever done by any troops on any battlefield." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 04, 202117 min

#356- BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-second)

In which we look at the Confederate attack on, and Federal defense of, Cemetery Ridge on the evening of July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202135 min
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