The Civil War & Reconstruction

In which we get Jeb Stuart to Gettysburg and finish setting the stage for the fighting that took place at East Cavalry Field on July 3, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we start to set the stage for the fighting that took place on July 3 at East Cavalry Field by taking a look at what Jeb Stuart was up to before he (finally) arrived at Gettysburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we return to Culp's Hill to look at the rest of the fighting there on the morning of July 3, as the Confederates struggled to make a dent in the strong Federal defenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the fighting for Culp's Hill is renewed on the morning of July 3, and Robert E Lee is forced to go with Plan B for Longstreet's part of the day's Confederate attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at the care of the wounded after the fighting on July 2, and we also see what a few of the civilians caught up in the battle were thinking about their predicament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we review the second's days fighting, look at Lee's decision to continue attacking the Federals the next day, and talk about Meade's council of war on the night of July 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the Confederates attack the keystone of the Federal defensive line and there's a fierce, confused struggle for Cemetery Hill in the darkness on the evening of July 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the Confederate soldiers of Allegheny Johnson's division attack Culp's Hill on July 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Ewell starts his "demonstration" on July 2nd not with an infantry attack, but with an artillery barrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we wonder if it really was "the best three hours' fighting ever done by any troops on any battlefield." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at the Confederate attack on, and Federal defense of, Cemetery Ridge on the evening of July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Sickles' Peach Orchard salient collapses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we set the stage for the collapse of the Federals' Peach Orchard salient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the bloody battle for the Wheatfield on July 2 reaches its conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Caldwell's division clears the Wheatfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Anderson's Georgia brigade makes the first Confederate attack on the Wheatfield on July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Little Round Top remains firmly in Federal hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the epic fight for Little Round Top kicks off on July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which there's some command confusion on the Confederate side before the attack on the Union left on the afternoon of July 2, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at whether Dan Sickles actually saved the day for the Federals on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Dan Sickles makes his move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we continue to look at Dan Sickles' story, and the background to the bad blood between him and George Meade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at one of the most controversial figures associated with the story of the Battle of Gettysburg- Dan Sickles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which we look at Longstreet's flank march on July 2 and its surprise ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices