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.
GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventeenth)
In which we turn our attention back to the Army of the Potomac and find that Hooker is out and Meade is in.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865” by John G. Selby.
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Gettysburg Campaign (Part the Sixteenth)
In which the Confederates push deeper into Pennsylvania as Ewell’s Corps approaches the Susquehanna River on two fronts (at Wrightsville and by way of Carlisle).
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Confederate Approach on Harrisburg: The Gettysburg Campaign’s Northernmost Reaches” by Cooper H. Wingert.
Hey, everyone. We wanted to let you know that some stuff has come up the last couple of weeks and as a result we haven’t had the time or energy to record… but as soon as Real Life permits, we’ll be back with a new episode.
GETTYSBURG (Part the Fifteenth)
In which Jubal Early and a few friends visit Gettysburg on June 26, 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863” by Scott L. Mingus Sr
GETTYSBURG (Part the Fourteenth)
In which the Confederates plunder their way up the Cumberland Valley after entering Pennsylvania.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “At the Forefront of Lee’s Invasion: Retribution, Plunder, and Clashing Cultures on Richard S Ewell’s Road to Gettysburg” by Robert J Wynstra.
GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirteenth)
In which we find Hooker marking time below the Potomac, Lee orders Ewell to move north into Pennsylvania, and we wonder why oh why Jeb Stuart was allowed to ride off, away from the Army of Northern Virginia.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart’s Controversial Ride to Gettysburg” by Eric J Wittenberg and J David Petruzzi.
GETTYSBURG (Part the Twelfth)
In which Hooker finally moves the Army of the Potomac… we look at some cavalry clashes in the Loudon Valley… and Tracy sees how many different ways she can pronounce “Susquehanna.”
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Cavalry at Gettysburg: A Tactical Study of Mounted Operations during the Civil War’s Pivotal Campaign, 9 June-14 July 1863” by Edward G. Longacre.
GETTYSBURG (Part the Eleventh)
In which we cover the action at the Second Battle of Winchester (and Stephenson’s Depot) which occurred in the Shenandoah Valley, June 13-15, 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg” by Eric J Wittenberg and Scott L Mingus Sr.
GETTYSBURG (Part the Tenth)
In which we get Ewell into the Valley and set the stage for the Second Battle of Winchester.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Richard S. Ewell: A Soldier’s Life” by Donald C. Pfanz.