CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Twenty-second)
In which the battle of Chickamauga comes to a fitful, confusing end on the evening of September 20, 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “George Henry Thomas: As True as Steel” by Brian Steel Wills
CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Twenty-first)
In which the Confederates launch fierce attacks against Horseshoe Ridge, while the battered Federals struggle to hold onto the high ground.
In which we tell a tale of two generals…
Our book recommendations for this episode are “The Civil War in the East: Struggle, Stalemate, and Victory” by Brooks Simpson and “The Civil War in the West: Victory and Defeat from the Appalachians to the Mississippi” by Earl Hess
We recently visited Tracy’s hometown of Fayetteville. While there, we ran out to the Prairie Grove battlefield. Rich also went to Pea Ridge, where he shot a short video… if you’d like to view it, click HERE
CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Nineteenth)
In which Longstreet’s assault column rolls right through the hole in the Federal line.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Chickamauga Campaign: Glory or the Grave- The Breakthrough, the Union Collapse, and the Defense of Horseshoe Ridge, September 20, 1863” by David A Powell
CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Eighteenth)
In which Rosecrans’ decision to send a constant stream of reinforcements to sustain George Thomas’ position on the northern part of the battlefield sets the stage for a fatal gap to open up on the right side of the Union line.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era” by James M McPherson
CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Seventeenth)
In which the big Confederate attack on the morning of the twentieth finally gets underway.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Battle Maps of the Civil War: The Western Theater” by the American Battlefield Trust
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.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “William S Rosecrans and the Union Victory: A Civil War Biography” by David G Moore
In which we look at what was going on with the Confederate high command on the night of September 19.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “General James Longstreet: The Confederacy’s Most Controversial Soldier” by Jeffry D Wert
CHICKAMAUGA (Part the Fourteenth)
In which we talk about the aftermath of the second day of fighting, including important decisions made that night by both army commanders.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Braxton Bragg: The Most Hated Man of the Confederacy” by Earl J Hess