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
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.
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.
(c) Photo by Robert London/Special To The Sun. Photo scanned 05/05/2003
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.
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.
This episode is sponsored by Scribner, publisher of “Hymns of the Republic: The Story of the Final Year of the American Civil War” by S.C. Gwynne. “Hymns of the Republic” is available in hardcover, ebook, & audiobook. Get your copy today here
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Scribner, publisher of “Hymns of the Republic: The Story of the Final Year of the American Civil War” by S.C. Gwynne. “Hymns of the Republic” is available now in hardcover, ebook, and audio book. Get your copy here
In which Joe Hooker decides to do something about the concentration of rebel cavalry under Jeb Stuart at Culpeper.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Spies, Scouts, and Secrets in the Gettysburg Campaign: How the Critical Role of Intelligence Impacted the Outcome of Lee’s Invasion of the North, June-July 1863” by Thomas J. Ryan.
This episode of the podcast was sponsored by Scribner, publisher of “Hymns of the Republic: The Story of the Final Year of the American Civil War” by S.C. Gwynne. Pick up your copy today. Find it here