AR-SP05 Christian McBurney - George Washington's Nemesis
Interview with author Christian McBurney about his new book: George Washington's Nemesis: The Outrageous Treason and Unfair Court-Martial of Major General Charles Lee during the Revolutionary War. Vis...
17 Dec 202047min
ARP179 Prisoner Exchanges
Over the winter of 1777-78. General Washington and General Howe try to come to an agreement to exchange prisoners of War. While an agreed cartel proves elusive, their efforts see the return of General...
13 Dec 202031min
ARP178 Hancock's Bridge Massacre
Americans under General Anthony Wayne and Navel Captain John Barry engage in a series of raids along southern New Jersey. Wayne's mission to seize cattle to bring back to the starving soldiers at Vall...
6 Dec 202032min
ARP177 Republic of Vermont
In the midst of war, the people living in the disputed land between New York and New Hampshire declare themselves to be the independent Republic of Vermont. The new radical constitution is the first t...
29 Nov 202033min
ARP176 Sinking the Randolph
The Continental Navy struggles to find a useful role in the war effort. Congress cahiers the navy's commander Esek Hopkins, and does not replace him. The navy carries John Adams to France to begin his...
22 Nov 202031min
AR-SP04 Michael Harris on Germantown
Author Michael C. Harris discusses the battle of Germantown and his new book about the battle. Germantown a Military History of the Battle for Philadelphia, October 4th, 1777. Savas Beatie, 2020. Vi...
19 Nov 20201h
ARP175 Von Steuben at Valley Forge
A down on his luck Prussian officer makes his way to America. There he obtains appointment as the army's Inspector General and trains the soldiers in formal military drill. Visit my site at https://bl...
15 Nov 202031min
ARP174 Britain and France go to War
By the end of 1777, British leaders in London express serious doubts about winning the war in America. After hearing news of Burgoyne's surrender and the French Alliance with America, Britain must mak...
8 Nov 202032min
