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ARP181 West Point Chain
Episode 181
The Americans construct a chain across the Hudson River to prevent further British incursions up into the Hudson Valley. To protect the chain, they b…
5 years, 6 months ago
ARP180 John Paul Jones Raids Whitehaven
Episode 180
Escaping from the law, Captain John Paul finds his way to America, changes his name to Jones, and after the Revolution begins, joins the Continental …
5 years, 6 months ago
AR-SP05 Christian McBurney - George Washington's Nemesis
Interview with author Christian McBurney about his new book: George Washington's Nemesis: The Outrageous Treason and Unfair Court-Martial of Major Ge…
5 years, 6 months ago
ARP179 Prisoner Exchanges
Episode 179
Over the winter of 1777-78. General Washington and General Howe try to come to an agreement to exchange prisoners of War. While an agreed cartel prov…
5 years, 6 months ago
ARP178 Hancock's Bridge Massacre
Episode 178
Americans under General Anthony Wayne and Navel Captain John Barry engage in a series of raids along southern New Jersey. Wayne's mission to seize ca…
5 years, 6 months ago
ARP177 Republic of Vermont
Episode 177
In the midst of war, the people living in the disputed land between New York and New Hampshire declare themselves to be the independent Republic of V…
5 years, 7 months ago
ARP176 Sinking the Randolph
Episode 176
The Continental Navy struggles to find a useful role in the war effort. Congress cahiers the navy's commander Esek Hopkins, and does not replace him.…
5 years, 7 months ago
AR-SP04 Michael Harris on Germantown
Author Michael C. Harris discusses the battle of Germantown and his new book about the battle.
Germantown a Military History of the Battle for Philade…
5 years, 7 months ago
ARP175 Von Steuben at Valley Forge
Episode 175
A down on his luck Prussian officer makes his way to America. There he obtains appointment as the army's Inspector General and trains the soldiers in…
5 years, 7 months ago
ARP174 Britain and France go to War
Episode 174
By the end of 1777, British leaders in London express serious doubts about winning the war in America. After hearing news of Burgoyne's surrender and…
5 years, 7 months ago