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Episode 096 The Battle for Sullivan's Island
Episode 96
General Henry Clinton and Commodore Peter Parker attempt to capture Fort Sullivan in the harbor of Charleston South Carolina. Although Continental Ge…
7 years, 1 month ago
Episode 095 The Battle of Trois-Rivières (Three Rivers)
Episode 95
General Sullivan takes command in Canada, only to be overwhelmed by the British reinforcements commanded by Generals Carleton and Burgoyne. The Conti…
7 years, 1 month ago
Episode 094 War at Sea, Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet
Episode 94
Elements of the Continental Navy as well as a hoard of privateers harass and battle with the British Navy up and down the East coast. Naval Commodore…
7 years, 2 months ago
Episode 093 The Dave Mathews Band Breaks Up
Episode 93
General Washington struggles to set up defenses in New York despite Tories all around him. The Continental army riots with NY Prostitutes after they …
7 years, 2 months ago
Episode 092 State Constitutions, Part 2
Episode 92
Following the Declaration of Independence, most of the remaining States adopt new Constitutions. We examine why Massachusetts took so long and why Co…
7 years, 2 months ago
Episode 091 State Constitutions, Part 1
Episode 91
In 1775 and 1776, even before officially declaring independence, the colonies begin adopting constitutions. We see many of the principles later found…
7 years, 2 months ago
Episode 090 Battle of the Cedars
Episode 90
General John Thomas takes command of Continental forces around Quebec. Despite his efforts, the Continentals must withdraw as the British relief flee…
7 years, 2 months ago
Episode 089: Washington Moves to New York
Episode 89
In the months between the time the British evacuate Boston and land in New York, Washington had plenty of time to work with his army to build up defe…
7 years, 3 months ago
Episode 088 British War Plans 1776
Episode 88
The North Ministry settles on a plan to send an overwhelming force. They will shock and awe the colonists into submission. General Howe will command …
7 years, 3 months ago
Episode 087 Canada Spring 1776
Episode 87
Following the failed attempt to take Quebec City, the Continentals keep a token force around the city. General Benedict Arnold recovers from his woun…
7 years, 3 months ago