The American's endure a brutal winter at Valley Forge. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

In the wake of the American victory of Saratoga, the entire nature of the war would change. As the British were left pointing fingers, the United States would, finally, secure a much needed ally. Join us on social...

The Saratoga campaign highlighted the growing competence of the Continental Army and the effective use of defensive tactics in the American Revolutionary War. General Burgoyne's campaign, initially marked by confident declarations and swift advances, quickly turned into a logistical nightmare as supply lines stretched thin and reinforcements failed to arrive. The American army, under General Gates, capitalized on these weaknesses by fortifying positions along Bemis Heights, creating a...

This week follow Washington's army through its battles at Brandywine and Germantown. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

In the north Burgoyne finds that his easy victory might not be so easy after all. Meanwhile in the south, Washington stands in anticipation over exactly what Howe plans to do next. Join us on social...

The American's take their opening shots at forming an alliance with the French, while back in North America the British move towards the American fort at Ticonderoga. Join us on social...

Following a surprise American resurgence to end 1776, both sides catch their breath and try to figure out what comes next. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

After a year of failures George Washington attempts to salvage 1776 with one of the most dramatic moments of the entire war. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

Nathanael Greene decides to make a stand at Fort Washington... It does not go well. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

Following the loss of Long Island, General Howe attempts to push the Continental army out of New York entirely. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

General Howe finally makes his, much anticipated, arrival in New York. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

As Howe looms off the shore of New York, the American's face challenges in Canada and in South Carolina. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

The Declaration of Independence would lead to reactions all throughout the United States and beyond. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

A reading of the Declaration of Independence. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

The colonies declare their independence and become the United States. If you wish to listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence please check your feed for a supplementary episode that I have also uploaded. If you wish to read along you can click here to read the Declaration on the National Archives website. Join us on social...

After nearly a year at war the colonists needed to decide what they were fighting for. Was the end goal of the war for reconciliation with the British, or instead was the ultimate objective independence? Join us on social...

As George Washington sits outside of Boston, he finds himself desperate to do something. Anything really. Thankfully, anything would come from the seizure of the Dorchester Heights, which would force Howe's hand. Join us on social...

The colonies are in need of a common cause. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

The American's decide to attempt to get control of Canada. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

Following the battle of Bunker Hill both the American's and the British found themselves having to grapple with the outcome and what it meant moving forward. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

The British decide that they are going to take Bunker Hill from the American's who have no intention of giving it up easily. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

In the aftermath of Lexington and Concord everybody was stuck figuring out exactly what it all meant. Were they now at war with Great Britain? If so, what were they fighting for? Was it reconciliation or was it independence? At roughly the same time that fighting is happening in Massachusetts, in Virginia Lord Dunmore will make a play to get control over the worsening situation. It was a move that would backfire in spectacular fashion and push Virginia to the brink of war. Join us on social...

The American Revolution begins. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

Things begin to fall apart as events approach the eve of war. Join us on social media!   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@uspoliticalpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/ Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/ Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196