The Civil War & Reconstruction

In which the battle of Chickamauga comes to a fitful, confusing end on the evening of September 20, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the Confederates launch fierce attacks against Horseshoe Ridge, while the Federals struggle to hold onto the high ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we tell a tale of two generals... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Longstreet's assault column rolls right through the hole in the Federal line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Rosecrans' decision to send a constant stream of reinforcements to sustain George Thomas' position on the northern end of the battlefield sets the stage for a fatal gap opening up on the right side of the Union line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the big Confederate attack on the morning of the twentieth finally gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at what was going on in both armies before the start of the fighting on the morning of the third (and final) day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at what was going on with the Confederate high command on the night of September 19.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we talk about the aftermath of the second day of fighting, including important decisions made that night by each army commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at Cleburne's night attack that ended the fighting on the second day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the fighting in and around Viniard Field consumes brigade after brigade, as Federals and Confederates continue their struggle for control of the vital La Fayette Road in this sector of the battlefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the action shifts south, as the fighting in & around Viniard Field heats up on the afternoon of the second day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the two armies continue to slug it out on the northern part of the field on the afternoon of the second day of the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the combat continues to heat up on the second day of the battle as division after division, and brigade after brigade, is fed into the fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the fighting continues to escalate on the morning of the battle's second day (September 19, 1863). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at the start of the fighting on the morning of the second day of the battle (September 19, 1863). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we finish talking about events on the first day of the battle (September 18, 1863), and set the stage for the next day's fighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In lieu of a regular episode, this is a talk that Rich gave this past week to a group in Denver when he & Tracy were invited to share about the podcast and the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the first shots of the Battle of Chickamauga are fired on September 18, 1863, as the Confederates force their way across the creek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which a frustrated Bragg misses out on a couple of opportunities to cripple the enemy by striking at isolated segments of the Yankee army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Rich was on the loose east of the Mississippi, visited some battlefields, and made some videos.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we continue setting the stage for the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we continue setting the stage for the Battle of Chickamauga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we get a start on the Chickamauga story arc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at the action at the Battle of Sabine Pass (Texas), which took place on September 8, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices