17 episodes
Boom Goes the History American Battlefield Trust
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Join us on a journey to the key battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, unraveling the tales of valor, sacrifice, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. We'll delve into some of the most significant chapters in American history, bringing the past to life with a unique blend of storytelling, expert analysis, and on-site exploration. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/battlefields/support
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17: The Gettysburg Campaign Begins at...Chancellorsville?
Our coverage of the 160th Anniversary of Gettysburg begins with Kris White and Dr. Chris Mackowski discussing how the events at Chancellorsville lead directly into Robert E. Lee's Gettysburg Campaign.
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Episode 16: The Death of Stonewall Jackson
On May 10, 1863, Stonewall Jackson died after being wounded in the Battle of Chancellorsville. Join Chris Mackowski and Sarah Kay Bierle from the Stonewall Jackson Death Site for this last episode of our commemoration of the 160th Anniversary of Chancellorsville.
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Episode 15: Battle of Salem Church
We trace the final action at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863, the Battle of Salem Church, which stemmed the Union tide rolling west along the Orange Turnpike.
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Episode 14: Marye’s Heights at Second Fredericksburg
We are LIVE following in the footsteps of the Army of the Potomac as they assault Marye’s Heights at Second Fredericksburg. Barksdale’s Mississippi brigade and the Washington Artillery tangles with the 6th Corps in the famed Sunken Road. The area came to be known as one of several "Gibraltars of the South."
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Episode 13: Chancellorsville’s Forgotten Front at Fredericksburg
Kris White and Chris Mackowski are on the ground at Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg discussing Chancellorsville’s forgotten front.
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Episode 12: Chancellorsville Ends at The Crossroads
We wrap up our commemorative coverage of the Battle of Chancellorsville at the famous crossroads of the Plank Road and Elys Ford Road. Our full team of Chris Mackowski, Kris White, Steward Henderson, Greg Mertz, Dan Davis, Don Pfanz, Sarah Kay Bierle, Tim Talbott and Andy Poulton behind the camera are on the call. Thank you for joining us throughout our series and be on the lookout for future 160th anniversary coverage in 2023!
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