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ARP242 Raids Around New York
Episode 242
The Continental and British Armies make use of the fact that New York Harbor froze over during the winter of 1779-80. Both armies send raiding partie…
4 years, 3 months ago
ARP241 Drafting an Army & Freeing Slaves
Episode 241
Increasing difficulties in recruiting soldiers forces Congress to compel states to conscript soldiers for the 1780 campaign, leading to complaints of…
4 years, 3 months ago
ARP240 New Southern Strategy
Episode 240
The British Army in North American must content for resources with the widening global war. General Clinton consolidates his armies in order to send …
4 years, 3 months ago
ARP239 Winter at Morristown
Episode 239
Over the winter of 1779-80, the Continental Army endures its most difficult winter of the war at Morristown, New Jersey.
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4 years, 4 months ago
ARP238 Court Martial of Benedict Arnold
Episode 238
At the request of the prosecution, Arnold must wait for months to defend himself against charges. The court dismisses two of the four charges, but or…
4 years, 4 months ago
ARP237 The King’s Speech
Episode 237
London is deeply divided in 1779 over courts martial of top naval officers and Parliamentary hearings with General Howe and Burgoyne over the loss of…
4 years, 4 months ago
ARP236 Diplomatic Offensive
Episode 236
French Minister Conrad Gerard is replaced by Anne-César de La Luzerne.
Congress realizes it needs more allies in Europe, as well as access to more ca…
4 years, 5 months ago
ARP235 Fort Wilson
Episode 235
By late 1779, supply chain issues and inflation brought about by the war and Continental dollars creates economic desperation in Philadelphia. Desper…
4 years, 5 months ago
ARP234 Siege of Savannah
Episode 234
The Continental Army cooperates with the French Navy to recapture Savannah Georgia from the British in the fall of 1779. A bloody assault on the city…
4 years, 5 months ago
ARP233 Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis
Episode 233
John Paul Jones circles around the British Isles, in search of targets to attack. Frustrated by his slow ship and disobedient officers and crew, Jone…
4 years, 5 months ago