FREDERICKSBURG (Part the Fifth)
In which we set the stage for Franklin’s attack on the southern portion of the Confederate line on December 13, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Simply Murder: The Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862” by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White.
FREDERICKSBURG (Part the Fourth)
In which the Federals successfully cross the Rappahannock under fire, finish their bridges, battle through the streets of Fredericksburg, and then proceed to thoroughly ransack the occupied town.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Fredericksburg Camaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock” by Francis A. O’Reilly.
FREDERICKSBURG (Part the Third)
In which, under the category “better-late-than-never,” we finally get this episode released.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!” by George C. Rable.
With it being Easter weekend, we have some different things going on- including family visiting- so our plan is to get a members’ episode out tomorrow, then release the next Fredericksburg episode on Monday. So there you go…
FREDERICKSBURG (Part the Second)
In which Burnside’s campaign starts to fall apart for lack of pontoons. Plus, Fighting Joe Hooker sends a friend request to Edwin Stanton.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Voices of the Civil War: Fredericksburg” by the Editors of Time-Life Books.
FREDERICKSBURG (Part the First)
In which we look at Abraham Lincoln’s need for a military victory before the end of 1862 in order to sustain emancipation as a war aim, and how that led to Burnside’s winter offensive and the Battle of Fredericksburg (Virginia).
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Battle of Fredericksburg: We Cannot Escape History” by James K. Bryant II.
Rich is finally feeling better and back to work, and Tracy dodged the bullet (knock on wood)… so it looks like we’ll be back in business this weekend and have the first Fredericksburg show done for you and also a members’ episode. Thanks!
Hi, y’all- We wanted to let you know that Rich has been pretty sick the last few days, so we won’t have a new episode for you this weekend. Sorry!
“POOR BURN FEELS DREADFULLY”: BURNSIDE TAKES COMMAND
In which we look at Ambrose Burnside’s decision to accept command of the Army of the Potomac in early November, 1862. Plus, bloopers!
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Burnside” by William Marvel.
“AN AUGER TOO DULL TO TAKE HOLD”: LITTLE MAC IS SACKED
In which we look at the story behind President Abraham Lincoln relieving Major General George B. McClellan of command of the Army of the Potomac in November, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Lincoln’s Lieutenants: The High Command of the Army of the Potomac” by Stephen W. Sears.