BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-fourth)
In which the big Confederate attack finally begins on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, and after fierce fighting the Federal defenders are pushed off of Devil’s Den.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Devil’s Den: A History and Guide” by Garry E Adelman and Timothy H Smith.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-third)
In which there is some command confusion on the Confederate side before the attack on the Union left on the afternoon of July 2, 1863.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-second)
In which we look at whether Dan Sickles actually saved the day for the Federals on July 2, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg…
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-first)
In which Dan Sickles makes his move.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirtieth)
In which we continue looking at Dan Sickles’ story, and the background to the bad blood between him and George Meade.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg: The Meade-Sickles Controversy” by Richard A. Sauers.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-ninth)
In which we look at one of the most controversial figures associated with the story of the Battle of Gettysburg- Dan Sickles.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Sickles at Gettysburg” by James A. Hessler.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-fifth)
In which we look at the Federals fishhook line of defense, and discuss the benefits of operating on interior lines.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-fourth)
In which it’s all Meade, all the time.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Searching for George Gordon Meade: The Forgotten Victor of Gettysburg” by Tom Huntington.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-second)
In which the Federals consolidate their position on Cemetery Hill and await a renewed Confederate attack.
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Twenty-first)
In which the Federal First Corps line on Seminary Ridge collapses, and Union soldiers from the Eleventh Corps and First Corps retreat through the streets of Gettysburg to Cemetery Hill.
Our book recommendation for this episode is Blue & Gray Magazine Volume 30 Issue #3- Gettysburg’s Town Fight Special Issue.