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End of the Siege at Fort Stanwix
In 1777, the British besieged Fort Stanwix as part of a larger plan to control the Hudson River Valley. American forces, led by Colonel Peter Gansevoort, defended the ...
Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777, was a bloody and pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War. It occurred in the Mohawk Valley of New York. Amer...
The Siege Fort Stanwix Begins
In 1777, the British planned to isolate New England by controlling New York's Hudson River Valley. This involved a three-pronged attack converging on Albany. Lieutenan...
Battle of Bennington
In the summer of 1777, British General Burgoyne launched a campaign to sever New England from the American colonies. Seeking supplies at Bennington, Vermont, he sent L...
Battle of Fort Ann
This episode details the events surrounding the Battle of Fort Ann during the American Revolutionary War. It describes the British pursuit of American forces after the...
Battle of Hubbardton
In 1777, British forces aimed to control key waterways to divide the American colonies. After the Americans abandoned Fort Ticonderoga, a rear guard action unfolded at...
Fall of Fort Ticonderoga
In 1777, British General Burgoyne led an army south from Canada aiming to capture Fort Ticonderoga, a strategically vital location. Despite its reputation as the "Gibr...
Battle of Short Hills
The Battle of Short Hills occurred near the end of June during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. The episode details how General Howe attempted to lure General W...
Battle of Bound Brook
In April 1777, British forces under Lord Cornwallis launched a surprise attack on the Continental Army outpost at Bound Brook, New Jersey. This strategic location on t...
British War Plans for 1777
In 1777, the British aimed to crush the American rebellion with a two-pronged strategy: isolate New England by capturing Albany, New York, via a three-pronged attack l...
American Revolutionary War at the End of Year One
The New York/New Jersey Campaign of 1776-1777 was a crucial period in the American Revolutionary War. It involved key battles like Long Island, Trenton, and Princeton,...
The Forage War
The Forage War was a series of skirmishes and raids that took place in New Jersey during the winter of 1777, amidst the American Revolutionary War. It was a direct con...
Battle of Princeton
In this episode we detail the Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. Describing Washington's strategic maneuvering to escape Cornwallis's forces, ...
Second Battle of Trenton
In this episode we focus on the events of the Second Battle of Trenton,Analyzing the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and its si...
The First Battle of Trenton
In this episode we focus on the events and significance of the First Battle of Trenton, a pivotal battle during the American Revolution. In 1776, the Continental Army ...
Washington's Crossing of the Delaware
In this episode we focus on events surrounding George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and the subsequent Battle of Trenton. It highlights the importance of...
Battle of Iron Works Hill
In this episode we look at the Battle of Iron Works Hill which took place on December 21-23, 1776. It provides an overview of the events leading up to the battle, incl...
Battle of Fort Washington
In this episode we discuss Battle of Fort Washington that resulted in the surrender of the fort to the British. It details the events leading up to the battle, the str...
Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains followed the Battle of Long Island, where General Washington and his troops were defeated and forced to retreat. General Howe pursued Washin...
Battle of Harlem Heights
The Battle of Harlem Heights took place on September 16, 1776, shortly after the Continental Army's defeat at the Battle of Long Island. Washington's forces, though i...
Staten Island Peace Conference
The Howe brothers, assigned to quell the rebellion in the American colonies, attempted to negotiate peace but were limited by their government's restrictions. Despite ...
Retreat from Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was a major defeat for the Continental Army, but General Washington's skillful retreat saved the army from total destruction. Under the cover...
Battle of Long Island
This episode details the Battle of Long Island in New York .The battle was a strategic victory for the British during the American Revolutionary War. The British, led...
Preparing to Defend New York City
This episode details the early stages of the Revolutionary War in New York City. It covers the strategic decisions made by both the Americans and the British, the cha...
Declaring Independence from England
This episode details the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The initial draft, penned primarily by Thomas Jefferson, underwent significant editing by the com...
The Declaration of Independence
In this episode we discuss the core principles and justifications behind the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes that people establish governments to protect th...
Common Sense and the Push for Independence
This episode describes the events and sentiments leading up to the American colonies' Declaration of Independence. It highlights the initial division within the Contin...
Continental Army's Retreat from Canada
This episode details the American retreat from Quebec during the Revolutionary War, focusing on the naval battles and strategic decisions led by Benedict Arnold. Despi...
Battle of Valcour Island
Following their defeat in Quebec, the American forces, led by Benedict Arnold, retreated while employing a scorched-earth policy to hinder the British advance. Both si...
Battle of Trois-Rivieres
This episode details the events and aftermath of the 1776 Battle of Trois-Rivières, a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. It covers the failed American s...
