HEP Ep. 17 – The Battle of Crampton’s Gap – Civil War History

The Battle of Crampton’s Gap was a part of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 in the American Civil War. Today, Adam is joined by two experts who – together – discuss the battle, what happened, who was there, and its strategic value for the campaign leading to the Battle of Antietam.

  • 00:00 – Introductions
  • 07:04 – Why would General Lee invade Maryland?
  • 12:32 – The Army of the Potomac
  • 20:27 – Special Order 191
  • 34:52 – Soldiers at Crampton’s Gap
  • 46:42 – VI Corps
  • 51:48 – Battle of Crampton’s Gap
  • 01:02:59 – 1st New Jersey Brigade
  • 01:11:13 – Union Maneuvers
  • 01:26:27 – After the battle
  • 01:33:41 – Story of the 4th New Jersey Vol. Regiment
  • 01:41:09 – After Action Report

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(08-25-24) The Last Full Measure – The BEST of Historical Fiction

Discover why Jeff Shaara’s ‘The Last Full Measure’ stands out as a masterpiece in historical fiction. In this review, we delve into its gripping narrative, well-researched history, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Civil War literature and epic storytelling. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the best historical novels!

00:00 – Jeff Shaara and Michael Shaara
12:12 – General Lee
16:12 – General Grant
21:47 – Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
25:45 – Closing Review

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(06-09-24) The Irish Invasion of Canada, 1866 FULL LECTURE

Adam Noyes lectures about the unknown but fascinating Fenian Raids into Canada shortly after the American Civil War. AKA: The Irish Invasion of Canada. Some of the battles that made Canada. Strap yourselves in… this is… a wild story.

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(05-05-24) The True Story of Pelham’s Corner – Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862

A detailed breakdown of the true story of Pelham’s Corner during the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862. How two Confederate Napoleon cannons, led by Major John Pelham and Captain Mathias W. Henry, halted an entire Union corps.

  • 00:00 – General Lee and Jackson scout the Rappahannock River
  • 00:59 – Fighting in Fredericksburg, Dec 12, 1862
  • 02:27 – General JEB Stuart and Major John Pelham
  • 03:45 – The 1857 Napoleon Smoothbore Cannon
  • 04:21 – Pelham’s Corner Battle
  • 10:50 – Significance of Pelham’s Corner

Sources:

Bryant, James K. The Battle of Fredericksburg: We Cannot Escape History. The History Press, Charleston, SC, 2010.
https://archive.org/details/battleoffrederic0000brya/page/n5/mode/1up

Glyer, Peter “Stuart’s Horse Artillery (Part 2) Pelham’s Corner,” Mercer Square. February 18, 2022. https://mercersquare.wordpress.com/2022/02/18/stuarts-horse-artillery-part-2-pelhams-corner/comment-page-1/

Hassler, William W. Colonel John Pelham: Lee’s Boy Artillerist. University of North Carolina Press, 1960. https://archive.org/details/coloneljohnpelha0000hass/page/n9/mode/1up

Person, Gustav. “The Model 1857 12-pounder.” Warfare History Network, August 2010. https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-model-1857-12-pounder/


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