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ARP215 The Dunkirk Pirate
Episode 215
Captain Gustavus Conyngham disrupts merchant shipping around Great Britain. His efforts earn him the moniker "The Dunkirk Pirate" from the British. H…
4 years, 10 months ago
ARP214 A Proposal to Arm Slaves
Episode 214
The British army threatens South Carolina in 1779. The Continental Congress supports a proposal to raise and army of slaves to defend the state.
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4 years, 10 months ago
ARP213 Brier Creek
Episode 213
American forces led primarily by South Carolina militia, move into Georgia with the intent of restricting the movement of British forces within the c…
4 years, 10 months ago
ARP212 Port Royal & Kettle Creek
Episode 212
A British force from Augusta launches an attack on Port Royal, SC but is repelled by the South Carolina militia. A group of British loyalists raised …
4 years, 10 months ago
ARP211 Winter At Middlebrook
Episode 211
British General William Tryon leads a raid on Horseneck Landing in Connecticut. Continental General Israel Putnam mounts a defense, then makes a dari…
4 years, 10 months ago
ARP210 Fort Vincennes
Episode 210
Over 1778-79, British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton attempts to secure the Illinois Territory for Britain and encourages Indian attacks on Virginia set…
4 years, 11 months ago
ARP209 Arnold and the Radicals
Episode 209
Pennsylvania's new President Joseph Reed targets the military governor in Philadelphia, Benedict Arnold, for corruption and for siding with the city'…
4 years, 11 months ago
ARP208 Fort Morris & Augusta
Episode 208
With Savannah already secured by the end of 1778, the British under General Augustine Prévost capture Fort Morris just south of Savannah. They then m…
4 years, 11 months ago
AR-SP11 Independence Day Live
I discuss the events leading up to independence, how the colonies made that dangerous leap to fight for independence.
I also speak with Jason Mandresh…
4 years, 11 months ago
ARP207 British Opposition & French Distraction
Episode 207
The North Ministry faces increase opposition in 1779 as more members of Parliament favor American independence. Meanwhile, France must put a stop to …
5 years ago