Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
ARP162 Raid on Fort Ticonderoga
Episode 162
As General Burgoyne's British army faces off against General Gates' Continentals near Saratoga, Colonel John Brown leads an attack on the British rea…
6 years, 2 months ago
ARP161 Freeman's Farm (First Saratoga)
Episode 161
The British army under General Burgoyne finds itself increasingly isolated. On the American side, General Gates replaces General Schuyler as commande…
6 years, 2 months ago
ARP160 Paoli Massacre & Fall of Philadelphia
Episode 160
As the British Army plans its final assault on Philadelphia, the continentals leave an army in the British rear to harass them. This army, led by Gen…
6 years, 2 months ago
ARP159 Battle of the Clouds
Episode 159
Following the American loss at Brandywine, Congress reevaluates its officers. At the same time, Gen. Washington prepares to rally for the next confro…
6 years, 3 months ago
ARP158 Battle of Brandywine
Episode 158
General Washington sets his defenses along Brandywine Creek, hoping to prevent General Howe's advance on Philadelphia.
Howe sent his Hessians under …
6 years, 3 months ago
ARP157 British Landing and Cooch's Bridge
Episode 157
The British Fleet deploys an army of over 15,000 British and Hessian soldiers at Head of Elk, Maryland. It takes the army several days to unload and …
6 years, 3 months ago
ARP156 The Siege of Fort Henry
Episode 156
Over the summer of 1777, native tribes along the western frontier attack American settlements. In August, they attack Fort Henry in Virginia. After a…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 155 The Battle of Bennington
Episode 155
German troops under Col. Friedrich Baum are defeated by the militia raised by General John Stark near Bennington. Later that same day, Stark's forces…
6 years, 4 months ago
Episode 154 John Stark Raises an Army
Episode 154
With a demoralized and shrinking Continental Army facing General Burgoyne's invasion of upstate New York, New Englanders turn to a disaffected former…
6 years, 4 months ago
Episode 153 Staten Island and Setauket
Episode 153
On August 22, 1777, the Americans launch two independent raids on British defenses around New York City. General Sullivan leads an attack on Staten I…
6 years, 4 months ago