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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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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AR-SP12 Nathaniel Philbrick - Travels with George
Interview with award winning author Nathaniel Philbrick. We discuss his new book, Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy.Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related ...
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ARP221 Collier-Mathew Raids
Seeking to destroy Continental supplies, the British under Naval Captain George Collier and Army General Edward Mathew attack the Chesapeake Bay area in spring 1779. Shortly after the raids, Thomas Jefferson replaces Patrick Henry as governor of Virg...
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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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