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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ARP243 Relieving Gibraltar
In January 1780 Britain send a relief fleet to resupply its garrison at Gibraltar. The Garrison had been under siege for six months by the Spanish Army and Navy.Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures,...
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ARP242 Raids Around New York
The Continental and British Armies make use of the fact that New York Harbor froze over during the winter of 1779-80. Both armies send raiding parties across the ice to attack enemy outposts.
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ARP241 Drafting an Army & Freeing Slaves
Increasing difficulties in recruiting soldiers forces Congress to compel states to conscript soldiers for the 1780 campaign, leading to complaints of a standing army. Pennsylvania passes the first state law abolishing slavery over time. While the ...
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ARP240 New Southern Strategy
The British Army in North America must contend for resources with the widening global war.
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ARP239 Winter at Morristown
Over the winter of 1779-80, the Continental Army endures its most difficult winter of the war at Morristown, New Jersey.
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ARP238 Court Martial of Benedict Arnold
A court martial finds Arnold guilty of minor infractions. He resumes is secret correspondence with the British.
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ARP237 The King’s Speech
London is deeply divided in 1779 over courts martial of top naval officers and Parliamentary hearings with General Howe and Burgoyne over the loss of the army at Saratoga. Irish militia also hold demonstrations over war-related trade restrictions.
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ARP236 Diplomatic Offensive
French Minister Conrad Gerard is replaced by Anne-César de La Luzerne. Congress realizes it needs more allies in Europe, as well as access to more cash loans.
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ARP235 Fort Wilson
By late 1779, supply chain issues and inflation brought about by the war and Continental dollars creates economic desperation in Philadelphia.
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ARP234 Siege of Savannah
The Continental Army cooperates with the French Navy to recapture Savannah Georgia from the British in the fall of 1779.
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ARP233 Bonhomme Richard vs Serapis
John Paul Jones circles around the British Isles, in search of targets to attack.
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ARP232 Jones and the Armada
John Paul Jones spends nearly a year in France, awaiting a new ship. He finally receives a converted merchant ship, which he renames the Bonhomme Richard.
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ARP231 Paulus Hook
Major Light Horse Harry Lee leads a 1779 raid on one of the few remaining British outposts in New Jersey.Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode.Follow the pod...
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ARP230 Sullivan Campaign
Over the summer and fall of 1779 General John Sullivan and James Clinton lead a campaign of devastation against the hostile tribes of the Iroquois Confederation in upstate New York.Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, a...
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ARP229 Baton Rouge
Spain's control of the Louisiana territory remains tenuous in the years leading up to the Revolution. Spain then British forts, including Baton Rouge.
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AR-SP15 Andrew Roberts - The Last King of America
Interview with best selling author Andrew Roberts about his biography of King George III:The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III, 2021.Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, a...
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ARP228 Penobscot Expedition
The Massachusetts Militia, with assistance from the Continental Navy, attempt to dislodge a Loyalist base being established near modern day Castine, Maine.The American failure led to several courts martial, including that of Lt. Col. Paul Revere.Bl...
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ARP227 Fort Laurens
The Continentals attempt to establish a fort in the Ohio region over the winter of 1778-79. Local tribes are unhappy.
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ARP226 Tryon Raids Connecticut, 1779
British General William Tryon launches a series of coastal raids in Connecticut, attacking New Haven, Fairfield, and Norwalk.
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AR-SP14 Joseph Ellis - The Cause
I speak with award winning author Joseph Ellis about his new book, The Cause: the American Revolution and its Discontents 1773-1783.Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this wee...
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ARP225 Stony Point
The British in New York capture Stony Point, threatening the Americans as West Point. After careful reconnaissance, General Anthony Wayne leads a surprise night attack to retake the point in July 1779.
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ARP224 St Vincent & Grenada
When the British Fleet in the West Indies moves to protect a Merchant fleet, the French take advantage of the moment to capture the islands of St. Vincent and Grenada.
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ARP223 Stono Ferry
As the British withdraw from Charleston back to Savannah in 1779, the Continentals and militia under General Benjamin Lincoln attack the rearguard at Stono Ferry. Royal Governor James Wright returns to Georgia.
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Live Special Episode from Liberty & Co. in Quak...
The American Revolution Podcast was recorded live onsite in Quakertown at the grand opening of the new Liberty & Co Store.We discuss local history, including the Walking Purchase, smuggling the liberty Bell, the Doan Gang, and Fries Rebellion.
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ARP222 Congress 1779 - Mo Money, Mo Problems
The Continental Congress uses 1779 to debate the terms of a peace treaty or compensation for the army. They have difficulty reaching any consensus. At the same time, Congress continues to emit paper Continental dollars which no one wants to accept....
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