TULLAHOMA (Part the Second)
In which Rosecrans’ long-awaited campaign in Middle Tennessee finally gets started…
Our ‘book’ recommendation for this episode is North & South magazine Issue #2 (January 1998)
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.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Tullahoma: The Forgotten Campaign that Changed the Course of the Civil War” by David A Powell and Eric J Wittenberg.
MEANWHILE, OUT WEST…
In which we head back out west of the Appalachians to Tennessee and set the stage for the Tullahoma Campaign.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Stones River and Tullahoma Campaigns: This Army Does Not Retreat” by Christopher L Kolakowski
The 54th Massachusetts “so full of hope and glory” (Part the Second)
In which we wrap up our look at the story of the 54th Massachusetts and the part it played in the Federal assault on Battery Wagner outside Charleston in July 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Where Death and Glory Meet: Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry” by Russell Duncan.
The 54th Massachusetts “so full of hope and glory” (Part the First)
In which we start to look at the story of the 54th Massachusetts and the part they played in the Federal assault on Battery Wagner outside Charleston in July 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Lincoln and the U.S. Colored Troops” by John David Smith.
We’re sad to have to share that Tracy’s dad passed away yesterday, suddenly and unexpectedly.
THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
In which we look at the Gettysburg Address.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Writing the Gettysburg Address” by Martin P Johnson.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publisher of “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace” by John Avlon. “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace” is available now wherever books are sold- also as a downloadable ebook and audiobook.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-fifth)
In which we wrap up the Gettysburg battle/campaign story arc.
This episode of the podcast was sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publisher of “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace” by John Avlon. Available now wherever books are sold. It’s also available as a downloadable ebook and audiobook.
Lincoln and Fight for Peace Book
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.
This episode of the podcast was sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publisher of ” Lincoln and the Fight for Peace” by John Avlon. Available now wherever books are sold. It’s also available as a downloadable ebook and audiobook.
Lincoln and Fight for Peace Book
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Sixty-third)
In which the Federal forces on Cemetery Ridge repulse Pickett’s Charge.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Armistead and Hancock: Behind the Gettysburg Legend of Two Friends at the Turning Point of the Civil War” by Tom McMillan.