14th Connecticut Repels PICKETT'S CHARGE | Ask A Gettysburg Guide 109 #LIVE! | with LBG Chris Army
Release Date: 06/18/2025
14th Connecticut Repels PICKETT'S CHARGE | Ask A Gettysburg Guide 109 #LIVE! | with LBG Chris Army
Addressing Gettysburg
Join us for this episode of Addressing Gettysburg, "14th Connecticut Repels Pickett's Charge" featuring Licensed Battlefield Guide Chris Army. 🎙️ In the pivotal moments of Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment played a vital role in defending Cemetery Ridge against the Confederate forces. ⚔️ Commanded by Major Theodore G. Ellis, they fiercely engaged troops from the 13th Alabama, 14th Tennessee, and 26th North Carolina Infantry Regiments. Their bravery resulted in the capture of the colors of both the 1st and 14th Tennessee Infantry, and they faced...
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Did Chancellorsville Influence Sickles At Gettysburg? | Ask A Gettysburg Guide #109 | with Jim Hessler
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🔍 This week on "Ask A Gettysburg Guide," we dive-deep into a fascinating question: Did Major General Daniel Sickles' controversial move to the Emmitsburg Road line at Gettysburg stem from his experience at Chancellorsville? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Hessler as we unpack this common belief! 🎙️ Many historians suggest that Sickles's decision to advance and capture the Peach Orchard was influenced by his hard lesson learned at Hazel Grove during the Battle of Chancellorsville. After holding this key artillery position, he was ordered to...
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THE LOUISIANA TIGERS | Ask A Gettysburg Guide 108 #LIVE! with LBG Mike Rupert
Addressing Gettysburg
**"Ask A Gettysburg Guide 108: THE LOUISIANA TIGERS with LBG Mike Rupert"** 🔥 Join us in this LIVE episode of "Ask A Gettysburg Guide" as we dive into the legendary Louisiana Tigers, a unit that made a significant impact during the Civil War! 🎖️ In 1863, during the Gettysburg Campaign, Hays's Brigade distinguished itself with a pivotal win at the Second Battle of Winchester, where they captured a crucial fort and forced Union General Robert H. Milroy's troops to retreat. As they advanced into southern Pennsylvania, many locals expressed fears of the notorious reputation of these...
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COMBAT STORIES: Captain Dale Dye
Addressing Gettysburg
Watch this interview here https://youtu.be/CfZAHMQFdnc Brought to you by the Gettysburg Museum of History Foundation, we happily present to you an episode from a series of shows that we usually keep for our Patreon subscribers only. It's called "COMBAT STORIES". Typically, I interview someone affiliated with the show (Eric "The Producer" or Colby Sumner) or a listener who has experienced combat and leave those episodes on Patreon. I do this because I want to de-romanticize war, as I think too many of us fall prey to the "hurrah-ness" of war movies. That is, we DID, up until Saving...
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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #107- The Iron Brigade with Larry Korczyk
Addressing Gettysburg
LBG Larry Korczyk joins us for our first LIVE Ask A Gettysburg Guide to talk about the famed Iron Brigade in the Battle of Gettysburg. The Iron Brigade sustained 1153 (61%) casualties out of the 1885 men they brought into the fight. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel because Ask A Guides and now livestreams every other Tuesday at 7pm EST. Don't worry, I'll still upload the audio to this feed. Anyway, we want you to interact with our guides, so here's how it works: Super Chats of $10 (US) or more will be read on the air. You can call in with your battle analysis (keep it to the topic...
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Meade's Staff and Lee's Staff: A Comparison with Doug Douds
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🌟 Join us for an insightful episode with Col. USMC (Ret.), PhD, and Netflix star Doug Douds as he teams up with Matt and Mikey B! Together, they dive into a fascinating comparison of Meade's and Lee's respective staffs. Discover the essence of a staff, its critical role, and how it supports its commanding officer. ⚔️ We're a grassroots history podcast dedicated to helping everyone understand our nation's history—warts and all! 🤓 By supporting us, you can help ensure we all march into a more informed future. Here are two fantastic ways to get involved: 1️⃣ **Join our Patreon...
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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #106 | Archer's Brigade | Charlie Fennell and Listener Matt McClanahan
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📜 **Episode 106: Ask A Gettysburg Guide - Archer's Brigade** 📜 Join us in this exciting episode of Addressing Gettysburg as our fan-favorite Licensed Battlefield Guide, Charlie Fennell, teams up with our dedicated Patron, Matt McClanahan! 🎉 In this installment, we discuss key facts about this brigade, including its formation, engagement in the battle, and its significance within the grand narrative of Gettysburg. 🏞️📚 Whether you’re a Civil War buff or just curious about history, this episode is packed with insights that you won’t want to miss! 🔔 Don’t forget to like,...
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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #105 | Orland Smith's Brigade | with LBG Stu Dempsey
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Welcome to another episode of "Ask A Gettysburg Guide"! In this installment (#105), we delve into the contributions of Orland Smith's Brigade from the Eleventh Corps during the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg. Join LBG Stu Dempsey as he guides us through the historic grounds that hold so many untold stories. Stu shines a light on the often-overlooked action on historic ground that has since been erased by the Colt Park housing development. This area, now referred to as "Smith's Ridge," was the site where President Richard Nixon's grandfather was mortally wounded, courageously defending our nation...
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Lee's Plan On July 3rd at Gettysburg | Ask A Gettysburg Guide 104 | with Lewis Trott
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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #104 – Lee’s Plan at Gettysburg on July 3rd What was Robert E. Lee really thinking on the pivotal third day of the Battle of Gettysburg? How did he adapt his strategy when the reality of the battlefield set in? And what does his decision-making tell us about his leadership style? In this episode of Ask A Gettysburg Guide, Licensed Battlefield Guide Lewis Trott takes us deep into Lee’s mindset as he crafted and adjusted his plan for July 3, 1863. From the ill-fated Pickett’s Charge to the challenges Lee faced in executing his vision, Lewis unpacks the complexities...
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The Famed IRISH BRIGADE | Ask A Gettysburg Guide #103 | with LBGs Chris Army and John Fitzpatrick
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Explore the history and legacy of one of the most renowned military units of the American Civil War—The Irish Brigade. This episode examines the experiences of the Irish immigrants who fought for the Union, their motivations, challenges, and the key battles that defined their service. We even take a look at the claim—popularized by Gods and Generals—that the brigade made Cobb’s Legion cry at Fredericksburg. From Antietam to Gettysburg, we analyze the leadership of figures like General Thomas Francis Meagher and discuss the broader impact of the brigade on both the war and...
info_outlineJoin us for this episode of Addressing Gettysburg, "14th Connecticut Repels Pickett's Charge" featuring Licensed Battlefield Guide Chris Army. 🎙️ In the pivotal moments of Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment played a vital role in defending Cemetery Ridge against the Confederate forces. ⚔️ Commanded by Major Theodore G. Ellis, they fiercely engaged troops from the 13th Alabama, 14th Tennessee, and 26th North Carolina Infantry Regiments. Their bravery resulted in the capture of the colors of both the 1st and 14th Tennessee Infantry, and they faced losses of around 60 men killed or wounded. 🙏
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