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American Revolution Podcast

American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week"s episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com

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32:21

ARP174 Britain and France go to War

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/11/08

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 make drastic changes. It declares war on France, then redeploys much of its army and navy to other parts of the Empire. The new North American Commander, Sir Henry Clinton must hold his forces in a defensive posture. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources

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31:58

ARP173 Treaties with France

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2020/11/01

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 of this alliance forces Britain to declare war on France. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Ten Key Campaigns of the American Revolution, Mark Edward Lender, ed. Online Recommendation of the

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31:17

ARP172 Winter at Valley Forge

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2020/10/25

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 of forage. Captain "light horse Harry" Lee distinguishes himself during this time. Americans also capture a British ship on the Delaware river. Washington fights with Congress to get what he needs to maintain and train his army. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures,

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AR-SP03 James Kirby Martin on the Saratoga Campaign

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/10/22

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.com for a transcript of our discussion, as well as pictures, maps, and links to more books by James Kirby Martin. Contact me via email at mtroy.history@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, American Revolution

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31:39

ARP171 Conway Cabal

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/10/18

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 Continental Army support the move. Congress appoints Gates to head the Board of War, where he can make strategy and give orders to Washington. Very quickly other top officers in the army make clear that these changes are unacceptable. Gates also fails to impress by organizing a new invasion of Quebec,

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31:56

ARP170 Whitemarsh

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/10/11

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 deploys Alexander Hamilton to see Horatio Gates in NY, in an attempt to get Gates to send reinforcements. The army also tries and cashiers Gen. Adam Stephen following accusations from Germantown. Congress orders the Continental Navy to sink several ships on the Delaware river to prevent their

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31:49

ARP169 Articles of Confederation

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2020/10/04

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, return home. The Congress does finally finish its proposed Articles of Confederation, which it sends to the state for ratification. News of the victory at Saratoga help raise everyone's spirits. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this

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31:09

ARP168 Forts Mercer and Mifflin

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2020/09/27

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. Eventually the surviving defenders make a nighttime escape to Fort Mercer. Following the loss of Fort Mifflin and expecting a second assault on Fort Mercer, the garrison there abandons the fort and moves to rejoin the main Continental Army. Any remaining American naval vessels on the river are burned to

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49:35

AR-SP02 Author Kurt Avard on his book "First, Do No...

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/09/23

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 black plague is sweeping across the city. He must determine: Is there a medical cure that will stop this illness from devastating the population? or is the plague the result of other-worldly beings bringing God’s wrath to a sinful people? Author Kurt Avard takes readers on a journey through a society

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30:50

ARP167 Defending the Delaware

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/09/20

After capturing Philadelphia in 1777, the British spend weeks trying to open the Delaware River so that the navy can supply the occupying army. The Americans spent years installing barriers and forts to make the approach difficult and dangerous. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: The Pennsylvania Navy: Defending the Delaware 1775-1781, by John W. Jackson. Online Recommendation of the Week: Ford,

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33:45

ARP166 Surrender at Saratoga

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2020/09/13

After failing to push through the American Lines, British General Burgoyne holds out for a relief force from New York City. Although the British attack Kingston, NY as a distraction, the Continental Army keeps its focus on Burgoyne's army. Finally, with no options left, General Burgoyne agrees to a surrender. General Gates agrees to generous terms, promising to send Burgoyne's army back to England. However, the Continental Congress refuses to comply with those terms and keeps the army prisoner for

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34:01

ARP165 Bemis Heights (2nd Saratoga)

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/09/06

The British under General Johnny Burgoyne make a desperate push against the Americans under the command of General Horatio Gates on Bemis Heights, in upstate New York. General Benedict Arnold defies Gates' orders to stay away. Instead, he leads the Americans to victory before being shot down near the end of the day. The British are forced to withdraw and remain trapped. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of

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33:58

ARP164 Forts Clinton and Montgomery

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2020/08/30

British General Sir Henry Clinton makes a desperate attempt to distract the Continental Army facing General Burgoyne in the upper Hudson Valley. Clinton captures Forts Clinton and Montgomery but fails to cause any of the Continentals under Horatio Gates to turn focus away from Burgoyne. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Logusz, Michael O. With Musket & Tomahawk: The West Point-Hudson Valley

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AR-SP01 Dr. Ronald Gibbs on Medical Care and the...

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/08/26

Special Episode: Discussion with Dr. Ronald S. Gibbs on Medicine and the American Revolution Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Dr. Gibbs' Novel: The Long Shot: The Secret History of 1776 (2020). Dr. Gibbs' Website https://ronaldsgibbs.com Contact me via email at mtroy.history@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast:

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32:05

ARP163 Germantown

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/08/23

On October 4, 1777 the Continental Army attacks the main British Army at Germantown, several days after the British occupied Philadelphia. General Washington attempts a complex four pronged assault on the British camp. The attack falls part as units get lost in the heavy fog and the attackers turn their focus on taking a stone house on the edge of the battlefield. This gives British forces time to rally and chase the Americans from the field. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more

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31:54

ARP162 Raid on Fort Ticonderoga

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2020/08/16

As General Burgoyne's British army faces off against General Gates' Continentals near Saratoga, Colonel John Brown leads an attack on the British rear at Fort Ticonderoga. The Continentals fail to capture the fort, but take 300 prisoners and thrown the British supply lines into disarray. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Don Troiani's Campaign to Saratoga - 1777: The Turning Point of the

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33:43

ARP161 Freeman's Farm (First Saratoga)

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2020/08/09

The British army under General Burgoyne finds itself increasingly isolated. On the American side, General Gates replaces General Schuyler as commander of the northern army. Gate's picks a fight with General Arnold while setting up defenses to take on the British. The British assault at Freeman's Farm forces the Americans to pull back to their defensive lines in heights, but also leaves the British army weaker and unsure of its ability to break the American lines. Visit my site

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31:29

ARP160 Paoli Massacre & Fall of Philadelphia

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/08/02

As the British Army plans its final assault on Philadelphia, the continentals leave an army in the British rear to harass them. This army, led by General Anthony Wayne, took a position near Paoli Tavern. A British force led by General Charles Grey attacked the continentals at night, using bayonets to dispatch the enemy silently. Most of the Continentals fled into the dark woods. Following the destruction of the army in their rear, the British crossed the Schuylkill river and took possession of

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30:32

ARP159 Battle of the Clouds

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/07/26

Following the American loss at Brandywine, Congress reevaluates its officers. At the same time, Gen. Washington prepares to rally for the next confrontation. The Continentals and British advance on each other near White Horse Tavern. As they prepare for a major battle, a terrible rain storm floods the field and damages most of the gunpowder. General Washington uses the opportunity to pull back across the Schuylkill river for a final defense of Philadelphia. Visit my site

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ARP158 Battle of Brandywine

American Revolution Podcast ·

2020/07/19

General Washington sets his defenses along Brandywine Creek, hoping to prevent General Howe's advance on Philadelphia. Howe sent his Hessians under General von Knyphausen against the Continental lines. At the same time Howe marched his regulars further north where he crossed the creek and marched against the Continental right flank. The Continentals put up a good fight against the British assault before being forced to retreat. A rearguard action by Nathanael Green allowed the Continental army to

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