ARP173 Treaties with France
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, recognizing the US as an independent nation. The revelation...
1 Marras 202031min
ARP172 Winter at Valley Forge
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 must contest a British move into Darby in search o...
25 Loka 202031min
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 Revolution. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast....
22 Loka 202055min
ARP171 Conway Cabal
Following the victory at Saratoga, political leaders consider the idea of replacing General George Washington with General Horatio Gates as Commander in Chief. Several ambitious officers within the Co...
18 Loka 202031min
ARP170 Whitemarsh
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 defenses and prepare for another battle. Washington de...
11 Loka 202031min
ARP169 Articles of Confederation
With the British Army in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress moves to Lancaster, Pa, and then to York. There, they have to fight off defeatism while many delegates, including President John Hancock...
4 Loka 202031min
ARP168 Forts Mercer and Mifflin
The Hessians under Col. von Donop fail to capture Fort Mercer following an aggressive attack. The British focus on Fort Mifflin, subjecting the garrison to a massive artillery barrage for days. Eventu...
27 Syys 202031min
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 Stephansdom Cathedral. He soon realizes that the b...
23 Syys 202049min
