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ARP224 St Vincent & Grenada
Episode 224
When the British Fleet in the West Indies moves to protect a Merchant fleet, the French take advantage of the moment to capture the islands of St. Vi…
4 years, 7 months ago
ARP223 Stono Ferry
Episode 223
As the British withdraw from Charleston back to Savannah in 1779, the Continentals and militia under General Benjamin Lincoln attack the rearguard at…
4 years, 7 months ago
Live Special Episode from Liberty & Co. in Quakertown, PA.
The American Revolution Podcast was recorded live onsite in Quakertown at the grand opening of the new Liberty & Co Store.
We discuss local history, i…
4 years, 8 months ago
ARP222 Congress 1779 - Mo Money, Mo Problems
Episode 222
The Continental Congress uses 1779 to debate the terms of a peace treaty or compensation for the army. They have difficulty reaching any consensus. A…
4 years, 8 months ago
AR-SP12 Nathaniel Philbrick - Travels with George
Interview with award winning author Nathaniel Philbrick. We discuss his new book, Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy.
Blog ht…
4 years, 8 months ago
ARP221 Collier-Mathew Raids
Episode 221
Seeking to destroy Continental supplies, the British under Naval Captain George Collier and Army General Edward Mathew attack the Chesapeake Bay area…
4 years, 8 months ago
ARP220 Assault on Charleston
Episode 220
May 1779: After American General Benjamin Lincoln moves from his base in South Carolina to reinforce August, British General Augustine Prevost takes …
4 years, 8 months ago
ARP219 Turning General Arnold
Episode 219
Over much of 1779 General Arnold struggles to pay his debts, as well as keeping his new trophy wife in style. At the same time, a court martial to se…
4 years, 9 months ago
ARP218 Onondaga Creek
Episode 218
In April, 1779 the Continental Army destroys the villages of the Onondaga Tribe in the initial phase of a larger operation against the Iroquois. Col.…
4 years, 9 months ago
ARP217 Spain Enters the War
Episode 217
Spain signs the Treaty of Aranjuez with France, committing itself to war with Britain. Spain does not ally directly with the United States. It hopes …
4 years, 9 months ago