BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Ninth)
In which the entire right end of the Federal line, north of the Chambersburg Pike, collapses when attacked by Joe Davis’ Confederates.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg: The First Day” by Harry W. Pfanz.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Eighth)
In which the hard-charging Iron Brigade drives Archer’s Confederates out of the Herbst woodlot.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Those Damned Black Hats!: The Iron Brigade in the Gettysburg Campaign” by Lance J. Herdegen.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Seventh)
In which we see the first Federal infantry arrive on the battlefield, just in the nick of time.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg: The Story of the Battle with Maps” by the Editors of Stackpole Books.
This episode of the podcast was sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publishers of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington” by Ted Widmer. It’s out now, so check it out here
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixth)
In which we do some myth-busting, looking at stories about shoes, Spencers, and sharpshooters.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “A Field Guide to Gettysburg: Experiencing the Battlefield through Its History, Places, and People” by Carol Reardon & Tom Vossler.
This episode of the podcast was sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publishers of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington” by Ted Widmer. It’s available now, so check it out here
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifth)
In which we examine John Reynolds’ key role in bringing about a battle at Gettysburg.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Crisis at the Crossroads: The First Day at Gettysburg” by Warren W. Hassler Jr.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fourth)
In which we evaluate John Buford’s performance in carrying out his covering force action on the morning of July 1, 1863 outside Gettysburg.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg: Sentinels of Stone” by Timothy T. Isbell.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Third)
In which John Buford buys time for the Federal infantry to arrive on the scene.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Devil’s to Pay: John Buford at Gettysburg” by Eric J. Wittenberg.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Second)
In which Harry Heth runs into real, live Yankee soldiers on the road to Gettysburg.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg, July 1” by David G. Martin.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the First)
In which we find out it was the roads (of course) that brought the armies to Gettysburg. Plus, John Buford!
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg: The Confederate High Tide” by Champ Clark and the Editors of Time-Life Books.
GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighteenth)
In which the armies move toward a collision.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Beneath a Northern Sky: A Short History of the Gettysburg Campaign” by Steven E. Woodworth.