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#525- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-fourth)

2026/04/19

In which Sherman takes stock of the lessons learned from the failed Federal frontal attacks on the Confederate lines at Kennesaw Mountain and decides to switch strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#524- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-third)

2026/04/12

In which we wrap-up our look at the Federal assault on the Dead Angle at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#523- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-second)

2026/03/30

In which we start to look at the fierce fighting for the Dead Angle at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in Georgia on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#522- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twenty-first)

2026/03/08

In which we continue our discussion of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in Georgia on June 27, 1864, by setting the stage for the fierce fighting at the Dead Angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#521- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twentieth)

2026/02/23

In which we continue covering the action at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#520- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Nineteenth)

2026/02/08

In which we look at more of the action at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#519- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighteenth)

2026/02/01

In which the action starts at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain on June 27, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT"

2026/01/31

In which we talk about the role each of us can play in ensuring that the American experiment in democracy survives through these perilous times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#518- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventeenth)

2026/01/26

In which Sherman decides to launch an attack on the Confederate lines at Kennesaw Mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#517- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixteenth)

2026/01/19

In which we discuss the fight at Kolb's Farm on June 22, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#516- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifteenth)

2026/01/12

In which the armies take up their positions along the Kennesaw line, near Marietta, Georgia, in June 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#515- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourteenth)

2026/01/05

In which Kennesaw Mountain enters the discussion, Polk is killed, and there's a fight at Kolb's Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#514- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Thirteenth)

2025/12/21

In which we discuss three changes that took place in the campaign over late May/early June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#513- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twelfth)

2025/12/08

In which the Federals swing away from the railroad, out into the north Georgia countryside, and there are sharp fights at New Hope Church and Pickett's Mill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#512- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eleventh)

2025/11/24

In which the Confederates fall back, fall back again, have a very bad day at Cassville, then fall back again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.7 out of 5

4675 reviews

Labrynth45 2026/04/20

Such a great pod

Wish I could listen to this forever aka they should do history of everything that has ever happened lol

wolfie/wolf 2026/03/15

What a great team

A great way to understand a tragic time in our nation past A great lesson for the youth who needs to understand our history of How and Why it came to...

Tfsd 2026/03/05

Absolutely Great

A very listenable history that goes into fascinating detail about almost every aspect of the Civil War. I’m constantly impressed and surprised that th...

Roger>9000 2026/02/12

Great show and worth a listen

I’m currently on the battle of Shiloh and the show has been great so far. I enjoy the depth and detail they put into the show.

lovely app it's amazing 2026/01/31

We had a Republic. Democracy = the Tyranny of the majority.

Franklin said we gave you a Republic.

Florida Chief 2026/02/09

Interesting time to bring this up

Where was the concern when Americans were being murdered by illegals? Where was the concern when the borders were left open by the previous president...

IndyMikeBB 2026/02/02

What about the victims?

Our host are worried about our democracy. Did they mention the fifteen or so people killed by “undocumented immigrants”. How about the thousand or so ...

Obamagate 2.0 2026/01/22

Fantastic

Well written. Well narrated. Worth your time.

Roy L. Shaft 2026/01/04

Very good

Bearsnnn 2025/12/27

Thank you

I love this podcast. It is well researched, well written and very informative! Rich and Tracy clearly spend lots and lots of time researching and w...

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