THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifteenth)
In which the armies take their positions along the Kennesaw line, near Marietta, Georgia, in June 1864.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Decisions at Kennesaw Mountain: The Eleven Critical Decisions That Defined the Battle” by Lawrence K Peterson.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourteenth)
In which Kennesaw Mountain enters the discussion, Polk is killed, and there’s a fight at Kolb’s Farm.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Kennesaw Mountain: Sherman, Johnston, and the Atlanta Campaign” by Earl J Hess.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Thirteenth)
In which we discuss three changes that took place in the campaign over late May/early June.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Fighting for Atlanta: Tactics, Terrain, and Trenches in the Civil War” by Earl J Hess.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twelfth)
In which the Federals swing away from the railroad, out into the north Georgia countryside, and there are sharp fights at New Hope Church and Pickett’s Mill.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eleventh)
In which the Confederates fall back, fall back again, have a very bad day at Cassville, then fall back again.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Cassville Affairs: Johnston, Hood, and the Failed Confederate Strategy in the Atlanta Campaign, 19 May 1864” by Robert D Jenkins Sr.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Tenth)
In which the armies face off at Resaca, and the pattern of operations is set for the next couple of months.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Atlanta 1864: Last Chance for the Confederates” by Richard M McMurry.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Ninth)
In which the Federals seize Snake Creek Gap and score a major success at the start of the campaign.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Battles for Atlanta: Sherman Moves East” by Ronald H Bailey and the Editors of Time-Life Books.
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THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighth)
In which Sherman & Johnston position the opposing armies for the start of the campaign.
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THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventh)
In which we look at the geography of the region where the Atlanta Campaign would open, and how it influenced Sherman’s strategy.
Our book recommendation for this episode is a back issue of Blue & Gray Magazine, Volume 32 Issue 1.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixth)
In which we take a closer look at the opposing armies, and discuss their strengths & weaknesses.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Conquered: Why the Army of Tennessee Failed” by Larry J Daniel.
Listen to Episode 507: AtlantaPartSixth