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Gettysburg history is just fascinating and no one explores it like we do! Doug Douds is back to ponder the question "who won opn July 1st?" Does it ultimately matter? No. The Rebs still lose in the end. But this question has been bandied about in recent years by historians and it's a fun mental exercise and interesting way to look at the battle from a different perspective. 

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9th Corps with Steve Phan

Camp Nelson National Monument 

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Gettysburg Museum of History 
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Gettysburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series 

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In this episode, Bill Styple and Matt discuss a different perspective on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

Mike Rupert returns as he takes Matt and Court on an exploration/overview of The Wheatfield. If ever you found this particular part of the battle too vast to wrap your head around, Mike does a pretty good job of breaking everything down, if we do say so ourselves. Not convinced? After this episode you just might be!

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🔴Raising the White Flag with David Silkenat

Raising the White Flag: How Surrender Defined the American Civil War - David Silkenat https://uncpress.org/9781469672519/raising-the-white-flag/

Lincoln's Code: The Laws of War in American History - John Fabian Witt 

Lieber Code: Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the field
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The 1863 Laws Of War: Articles of War, General Orders 100, General Orders 49 and Extracts of Revised Army Regulations of 1861 - US War Department 

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In this episode, Matt is joined by James Marten on a discussion about the 6th Wisconsin at Gettysburg

🔴Somewhere Toward Freedom with Bennett Parton 

Topics Discussed:
About the author Bennett Parton and his educational and professional background
The inspiration the lead Bennett to write the book 
Bennett discusses his approach to writing the book and his desire to cover the campaign differently then it was previously written 
The size of the enslaved refugees following the Mach versus the size of the city or Savannah 
The role Henry Hitchcock had during the campaign and how his journal was used as a primary account for the Book
When did Sherman start encount...

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Alys Beverton returns to Addressing Gettysburg as she and Matt discuss the way other parts of the world viewed the American Civil War

Who Were the Vietnam Dead in Gettysburg National Cemetery? LBG Lewis Trott suggested we do an episode that gets to know only some of the Vietnam soldiers buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. We liked that idea. This livestream includes a combination of live, in-studio discussion and a trip out to the cemetery to visit four graves and learn about their life, service and death. 

Thanks to Derrick Lewis from Civil War Explained for his assistance with the camera in the cemetery.

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In this episode, Matt and guest Gerald Murray discuss the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry and their role during the Battle of Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field

October 17, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
Lt. General Richard Ewell
Led by LBG Lewis Trott

Did Lieutenant General Ewell lose the Battle of Gettysburg for the Confederates? Could his forces "have taken that hill" on July 1, 1863? Were his actions on the afternoon of July 2, 1863 timely enough to affect the outcome?

Park where legal with all 4 wheels on the pavement.

Meet on Stevens Knoll along Slocum Ave.

🔴9/11 25th Anniversary Interview with Glenn Corbett  - Recording Session March 5, 2026

Topics Discussed: 
-Glenn recounts the morning of September 11th and his efforts to support the first responders and victims in the following days 
-Pre 9/11 high rise fire fighting practices 
-Glenn describes Ground Zero and the search and rescue teams efforts to recreate departments after the loss of first responders 
-The privately owned boats that came across the river to help people 
-Glenn recalls stories of friends who were at Ground Zero
-The risk First Responder self deployers had going to Ground Zero 

🔴Ask a Gettysburg Guide #136 - Little Round Top Beyond the 20th Maine with Charlie Fennell

Topics Discussed: - The regiments on Little Round Top from left to right - The importance of Little Round Top and the modern interpretation as the key to victory for the battle - The true key to victory of the battle of Gettysburg…. The Baltimore Pike? - Getting around the right of Little Round Top and what Confederate General Hood would have found if he had been a loud to go take his troops that way - Discussion on who was on Littl...

Ask a Gettysburg Guide 135 Union Defense Against Pickett's Charge- with Jim Hessler

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Jim Hessler is back for this follow-up to episode 122 which focused on Pickett's Charge from the Confederate perspective. Tonight, he's talking about the Union's defense of its center against the Confederate assault. 

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Isn't Gettysburg history so interesting, the more you dig into it? We think it is. And this one is something we would have loved to witness. 

In 1922, the US Marine Corps was fighting for its life. Many in Washington, including the Commander-in-Chief, wanted to disband the Marines even though they fought valiantly in WWI. So, the Marines campaigned to stay alive by showing the American People who they are and why they're needed. 

General John A. Lejeune had two goals for the Marine Corps. He wanted Marines to become better fighters by learning from past wa...

September 19, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
Union vs. Confederate Artillery on July 3, 1863
Led by LBG Lewis Trott

What decisions made by either side were most impactful on the outcome of the July 3 fight? Were there any advantages lost by decisions made by artillery commanders?

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Meet at Zeigler's Grove near Woodruff's Battery

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Field Study at Valley Forge Fall Fundraiser 

Led by historian Ken Gavin

Saturday–Sunday, September 12–13, 2026

Join us for a special weekend exploring the history of the Valley Forge encampment through its military, political, economic, social, and cultural significance. Led by historian Ken Gavin, this fundraising field study will include rarely visited locations, well-known landmarks, and fascinating connections between Valley Forge and Gettysburg.

Saturday, September 12

Dinner at the Historic Black Powder Tavern

5:30–6:00 p.m. — Arrival

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As we've always said, Gettysburg history is fascinating. So are other parts of American history and, during America250, we're inviting you to step out of Gettysburg with us one more time as *Ask A Gettysburg Guide* heads to the American Revolution! In this live, unscripted episode, Kenneth Gavin and Ralph Siegel explore the **"Ten Crucial Days"**—from Washington's Christmas-night crossing of the Delaware through the battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton, December 25, 1776–January 3, 1777. In little more than a week, a battered Continental Army turned desperation into renewed momentum and transformed the course of the war. How did Washington keep...

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August 15, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.

Major General Daniel Sickles - July 2, 1863 

Led by LBG Lewis Trott

Could Major General Sickles have properly defended his assigned line or was his movement forward a necessary tactical move? Was the risk of breaking the Union line worth the gambit of seizing the Peach Orchard and altering Confederate operational plans?

***A brief departure from Ask A Gettysburg Guide for the 163rd Anniversary week*** Battle Anniversary Week Special | Small Arms at Gettysburg with Phil Spaugy As part of **Addressing Gettysburg's Battle Anniversary Week of Specials**, Matt welcomes firearms expert **Phil Spaugy** for an in-depth look at the small arms that shaped the Battle of Gettysburg.

When most people think of Civil War weaponry, they picture cannon fire and massive artillery duels. But the vast majority of the fighting at Gettysburg was carried out with **small arms**—the rifles, muskets, carbines, and pistols carried by the soldiers themselves.

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🔴Ask a Gettysburg Guide 132 Leadership Styles Lee vs Meade with Jasan Hileman - July 8, 2026

Topics Discussed: Jasan's other shows Where the show idea came from Why start comparing them at the start of May 1863? Lee's invasion of the North Campaign purpose and goals Lee's previously hollow victories Life in Virginia up to the summer of 1863, how had the landscape been stripped of resources? Confederate President Davis's concerns about a Northern Campaign The truth behind the plan to draw troops away from Vicksburg. Lee's leadership strength of learning and understanding enemy Meade's background as leader of Fifth Corp Sto...

***A brief departure from Ask A Gettysburg Guide for the 163rd Anniversary week because Gettysburg history is just too expansive and fascinating***

🔴163 Gettysburg Anniversary: Battlefield Forensics: Examining Unique Medical Events at Gettysburg with Dr. Matthew Lively - July 3, 2026 Discussion Topics: Civil War medicine: standard practices and myths Wound dressing and care War only benefits medicine: advances in medicine from Civil War Gas gang green vs Hospital gang green Is necrotizing faceitous the modern gang green? Use of a tourniquet debate How interest in civil war forensics led to writing book Jennie Wade fatal shot forensic investigation Forensic ana...

***A brief departure from Ask A Gettysburg Guide for the 163rd Anniversary week*** Man, Gettysburg history holds more than just troop movements and tactics for us to study! Our friend, Dr. Craig Miller, is back to talk about his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585741768559 and some of the wounds he talks about on them.

If you haven't already followed this page, you should, especially if you're interested in the medical side of Civil War military life, you should.

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Gettysburg history is HOT this week. Once you dig deep into the Battle of Gettysburg, one thing leads to another. Today, we are led to WEATHER! ***A brief departure from Ask A Gettysburg Guide for the 163rd Anniversary week*** Was the Battle of Gettysburg even more miserable than we've been led to believe? In this episode of Addressing Gettysburg, we're joined by Jeffrey J. Harding, licensed battlefield guide, and Jon M. Nese, meteorologist, co-authors of The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign. Their book takes a fresh look at the Gettysburg Campaign through something every soldier experienced but most...

Gettysburg history just gets more and more fascinating the deeper and deeper you dig. Try this one on for size. ***A brief departure from Ask A Gettysburg Guide for the 163rd Anniversary week*** Last year, one of our Patrons suggested we interview his friend Jim Smith, known as **"The Yankee Drummer Boy,"** about his work as a living historian and his remarkable tribute to Civil War history.

🔴163 Gettysburg Anniversary: The Yankee Drummer Boy with Jim Smith June 28, 2026

In this episode: Special thanks to Patron Rich Snyder for arranging this interview and bringing his friend Jim Smi...

What happened at the Battle of Gettysburg? In this special live episode of Addressing Gettysburg, Kevin Bryant, Codie Eash, Britt Isenberg, and Lewis Trott join Matt and an audience of 100 people for an engaging overview of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most important battles of the American Civil War.

Recorded at the Totem Pole Playhouse, this program was created to introduce Playhouse members to the rich history of the Gettysburg area while also introducing the Addressing Gettysburg audience to the incredible work and offerings of the Totem Pole Playhouse.

This episode covers the...

Everyone's pal, Charlie Fennell, is back after a long absence. What better topic for Charlie's return than one related to Culp's Hill, more specifically, the actions of the brigade under Colonel Charles Candy. Join us LIVE on June 24th at 7pm EST SUPERCHATS of $10 or more get noticed in the comments and read on the air. 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 thrkufh The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at www...

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...

Dr. Miller and Matt discuss some of the ghastly wounds soldiers sustained at the Battle of Gettysburg.

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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?

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...

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

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.

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...

🔴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: Pro...

🔴Ask a Gettysburg Guide 127 Witness Trees with Larry Korczyk - May 13, 2026 Witness Tree Tours with LBG Larry Korczyk- to request a tour, send an email to [email protected] Discussion Points: Origin of Witness Trees Aging the trees and types in Gettysburg Larry's Witness Tree interest beginnings Using Witness trees as interpreting tools Gettysburg Witness Trees www.gettysburgwitnesstrees.com A Field Guide to the Witness Trees of Culp's Hill - Peter Lukacs A Field Guide to the Witness Trees of Little Round Top - Peter Lukacs A Field Guide to the Witness Trees of Pickett's Charge - Peter Lukacs Get...

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May 23, 2026 – 10:00 AM Major General Abner Doubleday and the Defense of McPherson's/Seminary Ridges July 1, 1863 Led by LBG Lewis Trott Did Major General Doubleday accomplish all that could have been accomplished on July 1, 1863 or was the desperate struggle a futile attempt at holding ground at the cost of his Corps? Park where legal with all 4 wheels on the pavement. Meet at the Abner Doubleday statue on Reynolds Ave. S See you on the field!

While we are putting the finishing touches on the John Brown Tavern Talk, why not prepare yourself with this supplemental episode that non-Patrons won't see for weeks. Mr. Harpers Ferry himself, Dennis Frye, joins Matt to really get into John Brown's war.

From 2nd Bull Run to Ft. Stedman, the 9th Corps saw a lot of action in the Civil War. Historian Steve Phan joins us to talk about their service.

Steve Phan is Phantastic

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Walk With History's Jenn Bennie stopped in the studio a while back to talk abot one of her favorite figures from the Battle of Gettysburg: Brigadier General (Colonel during the battle) Strong Vincent. 

Vincent was born in Waterford, Pennsylvania. He attended Trinity College and Harvard University, graduating in 1859. He practiced law in Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1861 he was commission lieutenant-colonel in the 83rd PA and assumed command of the brigade after its commander resigned following the battle of Chancellorsville. 

He was mortally wounded during the fight for Little Round Top on July 2, 1863 and...