Episode 119 Fort Cumberland Nova Scotia and Newport Rhode Island
Over the winter of 1776-77, Patriots attempt to capture Fort Cumberland and bring Nova Scotia into the rebellion. Also, the British capture Newport Rhode Island to use as a winter port for the navy. G...
20 Okt 201930min
Episode 118 British Capture Stockton and Lee
As the British Army sweeps across New Jersey, it captures Signer Richard Stockton and General Charles Lee. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on ...
13 Okt 201931min
Episode 117 Retreat Across New Jersey
Washington completes his retreat to Pennsylvania by early December 1776. The British slowly force the march but do not attempt to capture the Continentals. Washington's subordinate generals fail to co...
6 Okt 201928min
Episode 116 American Terrorist in Britain
James Aitken, a petty criminal in Britain, schemes to burn down all of the Naval portyards in England to cripple the British Navy. He hopes to become a hero of the American cause. Visit my site at htt...
29 Sep 201930min
Episode 115 Congress and French Diplomacy
The Continental Congress makes no real progress approving Articles of Confederation and has trouble supporting its own army. It sends a delegation to France to get an alliance with France. Congress se...
22 Sep 201931min
Episode 114 Escape from Fort Lee
A British and Hessian force led by Lord Cornwallis storms Fort Lee in New Jersey, forcing the Continental Army led by George Washington to flee further south. The two armies spend days moving through ...
15 Sep 201929min
Episode 113 The Fall of Fort Washington
General Washington ignores British General Howe's repeated hints that he needs to evacuate Fort Washington. Instead, he leaves the decision up to General Nathanael Greene. The British capture the Fort...
8 Sep 201927min
Episode 112 The Battle of White Plains
The British under General Howe continue to push back the Continentals under General Washington, slowly nudging them off Manhattan island, but refusing to surround them or force a major battle. Eventua...
1 Sep 201930min
