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The Civil War & Reconstruction

by Richard Youngdahl

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

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  1. #542- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Battle of Atlanta

    In which the fighting during the Battle of Atlanta on July 22, 1864, claims the life of the commander of the Army of the Tennessee, James McPherson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. #541- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Battle of Atlanta

    In which we finish setting the stage for the Battle of Atlanta, which took place on July 22, 1864, just southeast of the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. #540- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Battle of Atlanta

    In which we set the stage for the Battle of Atlanta, which took place on July 22, 1864, just to the southeast of the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. #539- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: McPherson Once Again Misses the Opportunity of a Lifetime

    In which we look at what was happening with James McPherson & the Army of the Tennessee, east of Atlanta, while George Thomas was fighting off the Confederates at Peach Tree Creek on July 20, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. #100 (Again)- "THE MUSIC EPISODE"

    In which we take a look at the music of the Civil War (again). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. #538- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Peach Tree Creek

    In which we wrap-up our look at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, which took place outside Atlanta on July 20, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. #537- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Peach Tree Creek

    In which we look at the action at the start of the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, which took place outside Atlanta on July 20, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. #536- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Peach Tree Creek

    in which we start to look at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, which took place outside Atlanta on July 20, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. #532- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Thirtieth)

    In which Sherman comes up with a plan for "a general right wheel" now that the Federal armies are across the Chattahoochee, and there's a shake-up in the Confederate Army of Tennessee's high command. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. #535- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Hood's Daunting Task

    In which we look at the daunting task facing John B Hood when he assumed command of the Army of Tennessee, and we set the stage for the Battle of Peachtree Creek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. #534- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN: Hood Takes Command

    In which we look at the change in command at the top of the Army of Tennessee between Joseph E Johnston and John B Hood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. #533- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Thirty-first)

    In which we set the Atlanta Campaign within the larger context of what was happening in the war during the summer of 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. #531- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-ninth)

    In which the Federals get across the Chattahoochee, and Joe Johnston abandons the Shoup Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. #530- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-eighth)

    The Federals reach the Chattahoochee River, the last natural obstacle between them and Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. #529- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-seventh)

    In which we perform a postmortem on the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain to analyze Sherman's decision to order an attack on the Confederates' works on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. #528- JOE WHEELER IN BLUE & GRAY

    In which we look at the life of Joseph Wheeler, who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a US Army general during the Spanish-American War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. #527- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-sixth)

    In which the two-week long standoff at Kennesaw Mountain comes to an end as Sherman moves to flank the Confederates and, in response, Joe Johnston pulls the Army of Tennessee out of its lines and withdraws to a new position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. #526- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-fifth)

    In which it's a race to see if we can finish recording the episode before Tracy's voice gives out (she's been sick). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. #525- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-fourth)

    In which Sherman takes stock of the lessons learned from the failed Federal frontal attacks on the Confederate lines at Kennesaw Mountain and decides to switch strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. #524- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-third)

    In which we wrap-up our look at the Federal assault on the Dead Angle at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. #523- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-second)

    In which we start to look at the fierce fighting for the Dead Angle at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in Georgia on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. #522- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-first)

    In which we continue our discussion of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in Georgia on June 27, 1864, by setting the stage for the fierce fighting at the Dead Angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. #521- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twentieth)

    In which we continue covering the action at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. #520- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Nineteenth)

    In which we look at more of the action at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. #519- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighteenth)

    In which the action starts at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. "A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT"

    In which we talk about the role each of us can play in ensuring that the American experiment in democracy survives through these perilous times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. #518- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventeenth)

    In which Sherman decides to launch an attack on the Confederate lines at Kennesaw Mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. #517- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixteenth)

    In which we discuss the fight at Kolb's Farm on June 22, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. #516- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifteenth)

    In which the armies take up their positions along the Kennesaw line, near Marietta, Georgia, in June 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. #515- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourteenth)

    In which Kennesaw Mountain enters the discussion, Polk is killed, and there's a fight at Kolb's Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. #514- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Thirteenth)

    In which we discuss three changes that took place in the campaign over late May/early June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. #513- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twelfth)

    In which the Federals swing away from the railroad, out into the north Georgia countryside, and there are sharp fights at New Hope Church and Pickett's Mill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. #512- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eleventh)

    In which the Confederates fall back, fall back again, have a very bad day at Cassville, then fall back again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. #511- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Tenth)

    In which the armies face off at Resaca, and the pattern of operations for the next couple of months is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. #510- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. #509- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighth)

    In which Sherman & Johnston get the opposing armies into position for the start of the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. #508- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. #507- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixth)

    In which we take a closer look at the opposing armies, and discuss their strengths & weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. #506- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. #505- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourth)

    In which the Federals discover an important piece of in formation, and the command woes continue in the Confederates' Army of Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. #504- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Third)

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

  42. #503- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Second)

    In which we continue to set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. #502- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the First)

    In which we begin to set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. #501- THE OVERLAND CAMPAIGN: A Conclusion

    In which we wrap-up our look at the Overland Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. #500- COLD HARBOR (Part the Third)

    In which we look at the bloody & futile Federal assaults on June 3, 1864, at Cold Harbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. #499- COLD HARBOR (Part the Second)

    In which we continue to look at the maneuvering & fighting that preceded the (in)famous Federal attack at Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. #498- COLD HARBOR (Part the First)

    In which we set the stage for the famous fight at Cold Harbor between the two armies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. #497- THE PRESIDENT THINKS VERY HIGHLY OF WHAT GRANT HAS DONE

    In which we look at what was being purchased by all the death & suffering during the Overland Campaign in Virginia in the spring of 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. #496- STEPPING INTO HELL: The Soldier's Ordeal During the Overland Campaign

    In which we look at the physical misery & psychological strain endured by the soldiers during the Overland Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. #495- THE OVERLAND CAMPAIGN'S WOUNDED, PRISONERS, & DEAD

    In which we look at the care of the large numbers of wounded during the Overland Campaign, how both sides dealt with the many enemy soldiers taken captive, and what happened with the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

HOSTED BY

Richard Youngdahl

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