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ARP173 Treaties with France
Episode 173
In 1778, the American Commissioners in Paris convince French King Louis XVI to sign a treaty of alliance and a treaty of amity and commerce, recogniz…
5 years, 7 months ago
ARP172 Winter at Valley Forge
Episode 172
Washington's Continentals suffer a lack of food, clothing and shelter as it struggles to get through the winter at Valley Forge. At the same time, it…
5 years, 8 months ago
AR-SP03 James Kirby Martin on the Saratoga Campaign
An interview with author James Kirby Martin who recently wrote about the Saratoga Campaign in the new book The 10 Key Campaigns of the America Revolu…
5 years, 8 months ago
ARP171 Conway Cabal
Episode 171
Following the victory at Saratoga, political leaders consider the idea of replacing General George Washington with General Horatio Gates as Commander…
5 years, 8 months ago
ARP170 Whitemarsh
Episode 170
In the weeks following the battle of Germantown, the Continentals camp at Whitemarsh, only a few miles from the British lines. There, they set up def…
5 years, 8 months ago
ARP169 Articles of Confederation
Episode 169
With the British Army in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress moves to Lancaster, Pa, and then to York. There, they have to fight off defeatism whi…
5 years, 8 months ago
ARP168 Forts Mercer and Mifflin
Episode 168
The Hessians under Col. von Donop fail to capture Fort Mercer following an aggressive attack. The British focus on Fort Mifflin, subjecting the garri…
5 years, 9 months ago
AR-SP02 Author Kurt Avard on his book "First, Do No Harm"
An interview with author Kurt Avard, about his new novel First, Do No Harm.
In 17th Century Vienna, a local watchman discovers a dead body outside of …
5 years, 9 months ago
ARP167 Defending the Delaware
Episode 167
After capturing Philadelphia in 1777, the British spend weeks trying to open the Delaware River so that the navy can supply the occupying army. The A…
5 years, 9 months ago
ARP166 Surrender at Saratoga
Episode 166
After failing to push through the American Lines, British General Burgoyne holds out for a relief force from New York City. Although the British atta…
5 years, 9 months ago