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The Civil War & Reconstruction

Richard Youngdahl

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

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40:54

#292 VICKSBURG (Part the Sixteenth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/09/08

In which we look at Grant's failed attacks on Vicksburg on May 19 & 22, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:36

#291- VICKSBURG (Part the Fifteenth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/08/26

In which we look at the decisive clash of the Vicksburg Campaign- the Battle of Champion Hill, which took place on May 16, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:37

BONUS: Grierson Saves Sherman

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/08/25

In which we slip in a plug for joining the Strawfoot Brigade while sharing the story of how Benjamin Grierson saved William Tecumseh Sherman's life at Fort Sill in 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:36

#290- VICKSBURG (Part the Fourteenth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/08/19

In which the Confederates lose the Battle of Raymond, lose the Mississippi state capital of Jackson, and Pemberton- against his own better judgement- moves out to confront Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:50

#289 VICKSBURG (Part the Thirteenth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/08/11

In which we see Grant's Army of the Tennessee set out on its epic march into the interior of Mississippi, in order to cut off Vicksburg from supplies & reinforcements. * This episode of the podcast was sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publishers of "Lincoln's Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation" by Douglas Waller. Available wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:48

#288 VICKSBURG (Part the Twelfth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/08/04

In which we look at the Battle of Port Gibson, which took place on May 1, 1863, as Grant advanced inland after landing on the east side of the Mississippi River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:41

#287 VICKSBURG (Part the Eleventh)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/07/22

In which we see the Federals marching down the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River... Porter's gunboats get battered at Grand Gulf... and by the end of the show, Grant's army is finally ready to cross over to the east bank below Vicksburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:18

#286 VICKSBURG (Part the Tenth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/07/14

In which we turn our attention back to Ulysses S Grant, who makes the fateful decision to march his army down the west side of the Mississippi River and then cross to the east bank below the Confederate strongpoint of Vicksburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:17

#285 VICKSBURG (Part the Ninth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/07/07

In which we look at Banks' successful Bayou Teche Campaign in central Louisiana in the spring of 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:52

#284 VICKSBURG (Part the Eighth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/06/30

In which we look at events downriver from Vicksburg, including the appointment of Major General Nathaniel Banks to command the Department of the Gulf and Rear Admiral David Farragut running the the Confederate batteries at Port Hudson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:56

#283 VICKSBURG (Part the Seventh)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/06/09

In which we look at the fate of USS Indianola and talk about the failure of the Yazoo Pass and Steele's Bayou expeditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:13

#282 VICKSBURG (Part the Sixth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/06/02

In which we look at the Federal attack on Arkansas Post on January 11, 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:30

#281 VICKSBURG (Part the Fifth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/05/28

In which we look at Sherman's failed assault at Chickasaw Bayou, north of Vicksburg, at the end of December 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:47

#280 VICKSBURG (Part the Fourth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/05/20

In which we start to look at Grant's first attempt to wrest Vicksburg from the Confederates. It didn't go well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:38

#279 VICKSBURG (Part the Third)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/05/13

In which we continue to look at the background to the Vicksburg Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:46

#278 VICKSBURG (Part the Second)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/05/06

In which we continue to look at the background to the Vicksburg Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:30

#277 VICKSBURG (Part the First)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/04/29

In which start to look at the background to the Vicksburg Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:57

#276 "MOUNTAINEERS ARE ALWAYS FREE": How West...

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/04/15

In which we wrap-up our look at how West Virginia, in the midst of the Civil War, became the thirty-fifth state of the Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:18

#275 "MOUNTAINEERS ARE ALWAYS FREE": How West...

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/04/08

In which we start to look at the story of how West Virginia became the thirty-fifth state of the Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:32

#274 DEATH OF STONEWALL JACKSON

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2019/04/01

In which we look at the wounding and death of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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