DEATH OF STONEWALL JACKSON
In which we look at the wounding and death of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson (1824-1863).
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson: The Mortal Wounding of the Confederacy’s Greatest Icon” by Chris Mackowski & Kristopher D. White.
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CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Sixteenth)
In which Hooker retreats, Lee stews, and we wrap-up our discussion of the Chancellorsville Campaign.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Where Valor Proudly Sleeps: A History of Fredericksburg National Cemetery” by Donald C. Pfanz.
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CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Fifteenth)
In which we see Robert E Lee fail in his attempt to “demolish” Sedgwick on May 4, 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies” by Peter S. Carmichael.
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CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Fourteenth)
In which we look at the fighting at Salem Church on May 3, 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is Blue & Gray Magazine, Volume 30 Issue 1
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CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Thirteenth)
In which we shift our focus to the fighting that took place east of Chancellorsville, at Fredericksburg and Salem Church.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Chancellorsville’s Forgotten Front: The Battles of Second Fredericksburg and Salem Church- May 3, 1863” by Chris Mackowski & Kristopher D. White.
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CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Twelfth)
In which the Confederate forces of Jeb Stuart & Robert E Lee capture the Chancellorsville intersection after furious fighting on the morning of May 3, 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Calculus of Violence: How Americans Fought the Civil War” by Aaron Sheehan-Dean.
CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Eleventh)
In which there is fierce fighting on May 3, 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville as the Confederates attack in an attempt to reunite their divided forces and keep the Federals off-balance after Stonewall Jackson’s flank attack.
Our book recommendation for this episode is Blue & Gray Magazine, Volume 29 Issue 5.
CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Tenth)
In which Stonewall Jackson is wounded by friendly fire on the evening of May 2, 1863.
Our book recommendation(s) for this episode are “Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson” by S.C. Gwynne and “Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend” by James I. Robertson, Jr.
CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Ninth)
In which Stonewall Jackson’s flank attack stalls due to the increasing disorganization of his command, the onset of darkness, and stiffening Federal resistance.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Chancellorsville: The Battle and Its Aftermath” edited by Gary W. Gallagher.
CHANCELLORSVILLE (Part the Eighth)
In which Stonewall Jackson’s flank attack on the eveneing of May 2, 1863 shatters the Eleventh Corps of the Army of the Potomac.