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Gettysburg's Flagship podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Gettysburg. The show has taken on a few different formats. 1. The Narrative episodes: Tell the history of the Gettysburg Campaign starting with the battle of Antietam, and going through the Battle of Gettysburg and beyond. These are researched and written with the help of local historians and will feature original music, and guest voiceovers. 2. Ask a Gettysburg Guide: We host a variety of different Licensed Battlefield Guides and ask them questions (submitted by our Patreon Patrons) about the Battle of Gettysburg. 3. Gettysburg NPS Winter Lecture Series: We record as many Winter Lectures as we are able to. Those who can't attend these lectures will be able to hear these amazing talks with some of the best authors, Rangers, and Guides Gettysburg has to offer. 4. Premium Content: Special bonus episodes and extended interviews.
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- 5 days ago2h 43m
Ask A Gettysburg Guide #129- Ask Ralph Siegel Anything- The Listeners Rule This Show
As we've always said, Gettysburg history is fascinating. Today, LBG Ralph Siegel has decided to tak your questions about ANYTHING you've wanted to know about the Battle of Gettysburg. That's right, it's an open-ended Ask A Gettysburg Guide, reminiscent of the early days when we didn't do one topic per show. Because viewers were allowed to ask anything, Ralph addresses several highly specific tactical decisions and long-standing controversies: 1. Dan Sickles and the July 2nd Vanguard: A listener question sparks a debate over Major General Daniel Sickles' controversial decision to move his Third Corps out of line and forward into the Peach Orchard and Wheatfield. Ralph dissects whether this move unauthorizedly broke Meade's line or accidentally acted as a critical speedbump that blunted the Confederate assault. The Culps Hill vs. Cemetery Hill Logistics: The stream touches on the desperate fighting on the Union right flank on the night of July 2nd, analyzing how close the Confederates actually came to cutting off the Baltimore Pike—the Union army's lifeline. Lee's Aggression vs. Longstreet's Caution: Ralph tackles the evergreen debate over the July 3rd strategy. He weighs Robert E. Lee's insistence on a grand frontal assault (Pickett's Charge) against James Longstreet's alternative proposals to swing south around the Union flank to find better defensive ground. Meade's Pursuit Post-July 3rd: Ralph addresses the frequent criticism that General George Meade was "too cautious" in letting Lee escape back across the Potomac River. He breaks down the physical exhaustion of the Union troops, the torrential rains, and the heavily fortified Confederate lines at Williamsport that made a direct Union attack highly risky. 2. Niche History & The Human Element The Post-Battle Nightmare: The show moves past high strategy to look at the immediate aftermath of July 4th. Ralph paints a vivid picture of the logistical crisis facing the town of Gettysburg—dealing with tens of thousands of wounded men, burning thousands of dead horses, and the immediate arrival of grieving families looking for their loved ones. Regimental Spotlights: Ralph takes specific questions regarding lesser-known regiments and their unique monument locations on the field, explaining the nuances of how modern visitors can "read" the battle lines just by looking at where monuments face. 3. The Philosophy of Battlefield Guiding Ralph offers a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous process of becoming a Licensed Battlefield Guide (LBG). He notes how modern research and newly digitized soldier letters are constantly changing our understanding of the three days, forcing guides to continuously debunk 150-year-old myths (such as the idea that the battle was fought over a random supply of shoes). Superchats of $10 or more ensure that your comment related to this episode's topic is read and answered on the air. You can ask a question for free by calling 717-420-1978 during the show or leaving a voicemail ahead of time if you can't catch the how live. But the best way to help support the show and make sure your question is seen by our guest while he or she is preparing for the show is to become a Patron and submit your questions well in advance. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Equipment upkeep and replacement is made possible by our monthly small-dollar donations to our non-profit partner, The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Civil War Wounds - with Dr. Craig A. Miller
Dr. Miller and Matt discuss some of the ghastly wounds soldiers sustained at the Battle of Gettysburg.
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Brigadier General Francis Barlow – Get Out of the Car Field Talk
THIS FIELD TALK IS RESERVED FOR AG PATREON MEMBERS ONLY. JOIN OUR PATREON TO PARTICIPATE! - https://www.patreon.com/c/AddressingGettysburg June 20, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Brigadier General Francis Barlow July 1, 1863 Led by LBG Lewis Trott Did Brigadier General Barlow's movement to Blocher's Knoll unnecessarily endanger the entire 11th Corps position on July 1, 1863? Or was the outcome a forgone conclusion no matter where Barlow placed his men that July afternoon?
- 2 weeks ago15 min
Gettysburg's Southern Front - with Hampton Newsome
On June 14, 1863, US Major General John Adams Dix received the following directive from General-in-Chief Henry Halleck: "All your available force should be concentrated to threaten Richmond, by seizing and destroying their railroad bridges over the South and North Anna Rivers, and do them all the damage possible." With General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia marching toward Gettysburg and only a limited Confederate force guarding Richmond, Halleck sensed a rare opportunity for the Union cause. In response, Dix, who had lived a life of considerable public service but possessed limited military experience, gathered his men and began a slow advance. During the ensuing operation, 20,000 US troops would threaten the Confederate capital and seek to cut the railroads supplying Lee's army in Pennsylvania. To some, Dix's campaign presented a tremendous chance for US forces to strike hard at Richmond while Lee was off in Pennsylvania. To others, it was an unnecessary lark that tied up units deployed more effectively in protecting Washington and confronting Lee's men on Northern soil. In this study, Newsome offers an in-depth look into this little-known Federal advance against Richmond during the Gettysburg Campaign. The first full-length examination of Dix's venture, this volume not only delves into the military operations at the time, but also addresses concurrent issues related to diplomacy, US war policy, and the involvement of enslaved people in the Federal offensive. Gettysburg's Southern Front also points to the often-unrecognized value in examining events of the US Civil War beyond the larger famous battles and campaigns. At the time, political and military leaders on both sides carefully weighed Dix's efforts at Richmond and understood that the offensive had the potential to generate dramatic results. In fact, this piece of the Gettysburg Campaign may rank as one of the Union war effort's more compelling lost opportunities in the East, one that could have changed the course of the conflict.
- 2 weeks ago2h 20m
Ask A Gettysburg Guide #128 | Caroll's Brigade with Stuart Dempsey | America250
Stuart Dempsey is back and this time he's talking about an important brigade that was instrumental in saving the day for the Union position on East Cemetery Hill: Carroll's Brigade. Calling in is free 717-420-1978 or you can submit questions well in advance of the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Support the show and receive a tax write off through The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www.dhpioneers.com #gettysburg #battleofgettysburgpodcast #gettysburghistory #historyofgettysburg #addressinggettysburg #carrollsbrigade #eastcemeteryhill
- 3 weeks ago15 min
All Lee's Fault - with Codie Eash
Was it all Robert E. Lee's fault, as he claims? Or does it take two to tango? Codie Eash joins us to explore this topic of conversation.
- 4 weeks ago15 min
The Weather Gods Cursed the Gettysburg Campaign with Jeffrey Harding & Jon Nese
As the nation's future hung in the balance, the Weather Gods delivered a wrath of fury on Union and Confederate forces throughout the Gettysburg Campaign. First, record-breaking heat and humidity wore down the warring armies during ungodly forced marches. Next, relentless storms plagued the soldiers with resultant muddy slogs on nearly impassable roads. As the armies met in mortal combat, soul-crushing heat turned the bucolic fields of Gettysburg into a sanguinary and barren expanse. Finally, torrential rains haunted the Confederate retreat and narrow escape across a swollen Potomac River. Authors Jeffrey J. Harding and Jon M. Nese present firsthand accounts, harrowing narratives and groundbreaking meteorological research that reshapes how we view the Civil War's Gettysburg Campaign.
- 4 weeks ago1h 56m
Purged Away but with BLOOD with Dennis Fry | Addressing History | America250
🔴John Brown's War with Dennis Frye - April 24, 2026 A Primer For Addressing History's Tavern talks S1E2 Addressing History- Tavern Talk John Brown https://youtu.be/f1ncrYkzV58 Harpers Ferry National Historic Park National Park Service (.gov)https://www.nps.govHarpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. ... Kennedy Farmhouse https://johnbrown.org HARPERS FERRY UNDER FIRE A Border Town in the American Civil War - Dennis E. Frye Confluence: Harpers Ferry as Destiny - Dennis E. Frye & Catherine Magi Oliver Provisional constitution and ordinances for the people of the United States: The Chatham Constitution HathiTrusthttps://catalog.hathitrust.orgCatalog Record: Provisional constitution and ordinances for... Jeffrey Pasnik AG LOTY 2025
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Gettysburg's Flagship podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Gettysburg. The show has taken on a few different formats. 1. The Narrative episodes: Tell the history of the Gettysburg Campaign starting with the battle of Antietam, and going through the Battle of Gettysburg and beyond. These are researched and written with the help of local historians and will feature original music, and guest voiceovers. 2. Ask a Gettysburg Guide: We host a variety of different Licensed Battlefield Guides and ask them questions (submitted by our Patreon Patrons) about the Battle of Gettysburg. 3. Gettysburg NPS Winter Lecture Series: We record as many Winter Lectures as we are able to. Those who can't attend these lectures will be able to hear these amazing talks with some of the best authors, Rangers, and Guides Gettysburg has to offer. 4. Premium Content: Special bonus episodes and extended interviews.
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