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Episode 146 Battle of Hubbardton
Episode 146
As the Fort Ticonderoga garrison escapes the attacking British under General Burgoyne, American General Arthur St. Clair leaves a rearguard at Hubbar…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 145 Retreat from Ticonderoga
Episode 145
The American garrison at Fort Ticonderoga make a confused nighttime escape from Fort Ticonderoga, just in time to avoid capture. The bulk of the army…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 144 Defense of Fort Ticonderoga
Episode 144
After the British fail to take the Fort Ticonderoga in 1776, the Continentals squander the winter fighting among themselves. When General Burgoyne's …
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 143 Burgoyne's Northern Army
Episode 143
General Burgoyne assembles his army in Canada. His army of thousands, led by Simon Fraser, William Phillips, Baron von Rediesel assembles in the earl…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 142 Disease and the Revolution
Episode 142
Throughout the Revolution, disease was a far greater killer of soldiers than the enemy. This week, we discuss how people suffered from disease during…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 141 Congress Returns to Philadelphia
Episode 141
Congress returns from its removal to Baltimore after the fear of British occupation of Philadelphia passes. The new session approves a new American f…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 140 Battle of Short Hills
Episode 140
The British attempt to lure the Continental Army out of the Watchung mountains by marching back into New Jersey. General Washington refuses to engage…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 139 Meigs Raid on Sag Harbor
Episode 139
A patriot force under the command of Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs raids British occupied Long Island from Connecticut. The Americans capture loyali…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 138 Battle of Thomas Creek
Episode 138
Patriots invade East Florida in hopes of capturing the colony and eliminating the British threat from St. Augustine. The small and divided force is m…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 137 Lambert Wickes
Episode 137
Continental Navy Captain Lambert Wickes delivers Benjamin Franklin to France, then attacks British shipping in British waters, nearly provoking a war…
6 years, 4 months ago