Boom Goes the History

American Battlefield Trust
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Boom Goes the History

Join us on a journey to the key battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, unraveling the tales of valor, sacrifice, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. We'll delve into some of the most significant chapters in American history, bringing the past to life with a unique blend of storytelling, expert analysis, and on-site exploration.

  1. 17H AGO

    70: The Town of Vicksburg During the Siege

    Listen in as we tour the grounds of the most iconic building in the City of Vicksburg, the Old Courthouse - which hosted Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863.

    19 min

  2. JUN 3

    69: The Railroad Redoubt and Texas Monument at Vicksburg

    The southern end of the Vicksburg Battlefield receives less attention from visitors, but that does not take away from its beautiful landscape and historical importance. Join Garry Adelman and Dr. Chris Mackowski for a recap of the action surrounding the Railroad Redoubt and Vicksburg preservation stories.

    13 min

  3. MAY 27

    68: The Stockade Redan at Vicksburg

    We are back to Vicksburg National Military Park for numerous tours throughout the battlefield. Our first stop is the Stockade Redan with Garry Adelman, Dr. Chris Mackowski and Kris White. This assault was named "The Forlorn Hope" by William T. Sherman. “A forlorn hope,” associated with the Civil War according to one Wikipedia entry, “is a band of soldiers or other combatants chosen to take the vanguard in a military operation, such as a suicidal assault through the kill zone of a defended position, where the risk of casualties is high.”

    23 min

  4. MAY 20

    67: Champion Hill, The Hill of Death

    Often referred to as the most important battle of the Vicksburg Campaign, join us on our tour of the Champion Hill Battlefield with Kris White and Dr. Chris Mackowski. We'll also spend time at the Big Black River with Kris White on the site of the attack.

    46 min

  5. MAY 13

    66: The Siege of Vicksburg & the Important Mississippi River

    We begin our tour of the Vicksburg Campaign atop the Fort Hill stop at the Vicksburg National Military Park. Join Garry Adelman, Kris White and Dr. Chris Mackowski as they ponder the question, "What made the Mississippi River so Important?"

    26 min

  6. MAY 6

    65: Unknown Antietam, The Forgotten Bridge of the Battle

    While the old Antietam Iron Works Bridge did not witness any fighting at the Battle of Antietam, it played a crucial role in the movement of troops during the campaign. It was built in 1832 and is still in its original form.Dennis Frye is a retired Park Ranger and is a Co-Founder of the American Battlefield Trust. Garry Adelman is the Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust.

    22 min

  7. APR 29

    64: Unknown Antietam, Exploring the Northern Most Parts of the Battlefield, Only Available by Foot!

    Check out the northern most monument of the Antietam Battlefield before exploring the grounds of the Poffenberger Farm. Dennis Frye shows us some new artillery that was recently placed by the National Park Service.Frye is a retired Park Ranger and is a Co-Founder of the American Battlefield Trust. Garry Adelman is the Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust.

    30 min

  8. APR 22

    63: Unknown Antietam, The Cornfield

    Garry Adelman, Kris White and Bryan Cheeseboro come to you from the David Miller Farm at Antietam. Many people come to the Cornfield while visiting Antietam, but few people ever see it from the other side of the battlefield.

    33 min
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Join us on a journey to the key battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, unraveling the tales of valor, sacrifice, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. We'll delve into some of the most significant chapters in American history, bringing the past to life with a unique blend of storytelling, expert analysis, and on-site exploration.

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  • Creator
    American Battlefield Trust
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American Battlefield Trust
  • Show Website
    Boom Goes the History

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