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.
Listen to Episode 510:
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighth)
In which Sherman & Johnston position the opposing armies for the start of the campaign.
Listen to Episode 509:
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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
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifth)
In which we look at the importance of logistics, and the Western & Atlantic Railroad in particular, to the spring campaign in north Georgia.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Civil War Supply and Strategy: Moving Men and Feeding Armies” by Earl J Hess.
Listen to Episode 506: AtlantaPartFifth
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourth)
In which the Federals discover an important piece of information, and the command woes continue in the Confederates’ Army of Tennessee.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Conflict and Controversy in the Confederate High Command: Davis, Johnston, Hood, and the Atlanta Campaign of 1864” by Dennis B Conklin.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Third)
In which we continue to set the stage for the start of the Atlanta Campaign.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Grant and Sherman: The Friendship That Won the Civil War” by Charles Bracelen Flood.
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Second)
In which we continue to set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Jefferson Davis and His Generals: The Failure of Confederate Command in the West” by Steven E Woodworth.
This episode was sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Find out more at www.suvcw.org or contact them at join@suvcw.org
THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the First)
In which we begin to set the stage for the start of the Atlanta Campaign.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Echoes of Glory: The Illustrated Atlas of the Civil War” by the Editors of Time-Life Books.
This episode is sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Learn more at www.suvcw.org or contact them at join@suvcw.org