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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ARP220 Assault on Charleston
May 1779: After American General Benjamin Lincoln moves from his base in South Carolina to reinforce August, British General Augustine Prevost takes a large foraging party of 2000 regulars into South Carolina.
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ARP219 Turning General Arnold
Over much of 1779 General Arnold struggles to pay his debts, as well as keeping his new trophy wife in style. At the same time, a court martial to settle the charges against him keep being delayed.
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ARP218 Onondaga Creek
In April, 1779 the Continental Army destroys the villages of the Onondaga Tribe in the initial phase of a larger operation against the Iroquois.
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ARP217 Spain Enters the War
Spain signs the Treaty of Aranjuez with France, committing itself to war with Britain.
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ARP216 Chickamauga Creek
When the Chickamauga under Dragging Canoe threaten settlements in Western Virginia and North Carolina, the militia under Colonel Even Shelby raid their villages.
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ARP215 The Dunkirk Pirate
Captain Gustavus Conyngham disrupts merchant shipping around Great Britain. His efforts earn him the moniker "The Dunkirk Pirate" from the British. He is captured several times but manages to escape. Upon returning to Philadelphia, the Continental ...
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ARP214 A Proposal to Arm Slaves
The British army threatens South Carolina in 1779. The Continental Congress supports a proposal to raise and army of slaves to defend the state.
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ARP213 Brier Creek
American forces led primarily by South Carolina militia, move into Georgia with the intent of restricting the movement of British forces within the colony. The British attack and disperse the rebel militia at Brier Creek.
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ARP212 Port Royal & Kettle Creek
A British force from Augusta launches an attack on Port Royal, SC but is repelled by the South Carolina militia. A group of British loyalists marches to Augusta but is largely dispersed at the battle of Kettle Creek.
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ARP211 Winter At Middlebrook
British General William Tryon leads a raid on Horseneck Landing in Connecticut. Continental General Israel Putnam mounts a defense, then makes a daring escape.
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ARP210 Fort Vincennes
Over 1778-79, British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton attempts to secure the Illinois Territory for Britain and encourages Indian attacks on Virginia settlers in Kentucky.
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ARP209 Arnold and the Radicals
Pennsylvania's new President Joseph Reed targets the military governor in Philadelphia, Benedict Arnold, for corruption and for siding with the city's Tories.Visit my blog at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for a complete transcript as well as links t...
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ARP208 Fort Morris & Augusta
With Savannah already secured by the end of 1778, the British under General Augustine Prévost capture Fort Morris just south of Savannah. They then move inland to occupy Augusta.
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AR-SP11 Independence Day Live
I discuss the events leading up to independence, how the colonies made that dangerous leap to fight for independence. I also speak with Jason Mandresh and Lee Wright
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ARP207 British Opposition & French Distraction
The North Ministry faces increase opposition in 1779 as more members of Parliament favor American independence. Meanwhile, France must put a stop to the War of Bavarian Succession so that in could focus on the war with Britain.
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AR-SP10 Lindsay Chervinsky - The Cabinet
Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, discusses the first Administration and how President Washington came to use his Cabinet.
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ARP206 George Washington in Philadelphia
The Commander of the Continental Army leaves for Philadelphia in December 1778 to confer with Congress.
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ARP205 Congress Enters 1779
A frustrated President Henry Laurens resigns. Congress elects John Jay to run Congress, investigates General William Thompson and focuses on war debt and inflation....
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ARP204 British Capture Savannah
Britain sends a force under Colonel Archibald Campbell to take Savannah, Georgia. A small defensive force under General Robert Howe attempts a defense but is easily outmaneuvered.
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ARP203 St Lucia and Dominica
Late in 1778, Both France and Britain look for vulnerable islands in the West Indies. France captures the British Island of Dominica Britain captures St. Lucia before a the French fleet arrives from America.
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ARP202 Cherry Valley Massacre
In the fall of 1778, Americans attack Indian villages at Unadilla and Onaquaga in upstate New York. In response, Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant and Major Walter Butler of Butler's Rangers attack the Americans at Cherry Valley, NY.
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ARP201 Treason in Philadelphia
General Benedict Arnold struggles as military governor of Philadelphia. Radicals attack him for profiting from his office and for consorting with loyalists. Radicals execute collaborators while Arnold attempts to bring the city back together.
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AR-SP09 Valcour, with Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly, author of Valcour: The 1776 Campaign that Saved the Cause of Liberty, discusses the topic of his new book.
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ARP200 Culper Spy Ring
General Washington develops a spy ring in British-occupied New York to provide the Continental Army with intelligence on the enemy.
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ARP199 Little Egg Harbor & Pulaski's Legion
As Admiral Richard Howe prepares to return to London, General Henry Clinton deploys a small fleet under Captain Patrick Ferguson to wipe out a "nest of pirates" at Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey.
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