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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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#409- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Nineteenth)

In which Longstreet's assault column rolls right through the hole in the Federal line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202327 min

#408- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Eighteenth)

In which Rosecrans' decision to send a constant stream of reinforcements to sustain George Thomas' position on the northern end of the battlefield sets the stage for a fatal gap opening up on the right side of the Union line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202334 min

#407- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Seventeenth)

In which the big Confederate attack on the morning of the twentieth finally gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 202325 min

#406- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Sixteenth)

In which we look at what was going on in both armies before the start of the fighting on the morning of the third (and final) day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 202329 min

#405- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Fifteenth)

In which we look at what was going on with the Confederate high command on the night of September 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 202321 min

#404- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Fourteenth)

In which we talk about the aftermath of the second day of fighting, including important decisions made that night by each army commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 202325 min

#403- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Thirteenth)

In which we look at Cleburne's night attack that ended the fighting on the second day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 08, 202341 min

#402- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Twelfth)

In which the fighting in and around Viniard Field consumes brigade after brigade, as Federals and Confederates continue their struggle for control of the vital La Fayette Road in this sector of the battlefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 01, 202333 min

#401- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Eleventh)

In which the action shifts south, as the fighting in & around Viniard Field heats up on the afternoon of the second day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202231 min

#400- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Tenth)

In which the two armies continue to slug it out on the northern part of the field on the afternoon of the second day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 202240 min

#399- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Ninth)

In which the combat continues to heat up on the second day of the battle as division after division, and brigade after brigade, is fed into the fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 202225 min

#398- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Eighth)

In which the fighting continues to escalate on the morning of the battle's second day (September 19, 1863). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 202237 min

#397- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Seventh)

In which we look at the start of the fighting on the morning of the second day of the battle (September 19, 1863). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202235 min

#396- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Sixth)

In which we finish talking about events on the first day of the battle (September 18, 1863), and set the stage for the next day's fighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 202230 min

TEN YEARS LATER

In lieu of a regular episode, this is a talk that Rich gave this past week to a group in Denver when he & Tracy were invited to share about the podcast and the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202243 min

#395- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Fifth)

In which the first shots of the Battle of Chickamauga are fired on September 18, 1863, as the Confederates force their way across the creek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 202235 min

#394- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Fourth)

In which a frustrated Bragg misses out on a couple of opportunities to cripple the enemy by striking at isolated segments of the Yankee army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202228 min

BATTLEFIELD VIDEOS

In which Rich was on the loose east of the Mississippi, visited some battlefields, and made some videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 20223 min

#393- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Third)

In which we continue setting the stage for the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202222 min

#392- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Second)

In which we continue setting the stage for the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202219 min

#391- CHICKAMAUGA (Part the First)

In which we get a start on the Chickamauga story arc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202224 min

#390- BATTLE OF SABINE PASS (Part the Second)

In which we look at the action at the Battle of Sabine Pass (Texas), which took place on September 8, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202248 min

#388- BATTLE OF HONEY SPRINGS

In which we look at the Battle of Honey Springs, which took place in Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) on July 17, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202243 min

#387- CSS ATLANTA

In which we look at the story of the Confederate ironclad CSS Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 202235 min

#386- TULLAHOMA (Part the Third)

In which we wrap up our discussion of the Tullahoma Campaign and get ready to start in on the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 202230 min

#385- TULLAHOMA (Part the Second)

In which Rosecrans' long-awaited campaign in Middle Tennessee finally gets started... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 202229 min

#384- TULLAHOMA (Part the First)

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

May 15, 202224 min

#383- MEANWHILE, OUT WEST...

In which we head back out west of the Appalachians to Tennessee and set the stage for the Tullahoma Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 202239 min

#382- The 54th Massachusetts (Part the Second)

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

Apr 26, 202235 min
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