PENINSULA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourth)
In which we look at the engagement at Williamsburg on May 5, 1862 and the heavy skirmish at Eltham’s Landing on May 7.
Our book recommendation for this episode is actually a back issue of ‘Civil War Times’ magazine. The March 2001 issue contains an article about the fighting at Williamsburg titled, “The Men Who Made Hancock ‘Superb.'”
Listen to Episode 133: PeninsulaPartFourth
FIRST MANASSAS (Part the Third)
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| James Longstreet (1821-1904) |
In which we cover the affair at Blackburn’s Ford on July 18, 1861. Plus, we look at McDowell’s decision to change his plan and attempt to turn the Confederate left flank.
Our book recommendation for this episode is A Single Grand Victory: The First Campaign and Battle of Manassas by Ethan S. Rafuse.
“Well written, judicious, and unfailingly interesting, A Single Grand Victory combines capable battle narrative with a firm grasp of the larger political context. Highly recommended.” ~ Mark Grimsley
Listen to Episode 54: FirstManassasPartThird