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War Yankee - Overland

War Yankee - Overland

By: Kyle M. Bondo
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It's May 1864, and the Union enters its fourth year of war against the Confederacy succession. Ulysses S. Grant -- Hero of Vicksburg -- has been promoted to General-in-Chief of the Union Army by President Lincoln in a last-ditch effort to win the war. Grant, placing his command in the field with the Army of the Potomac, will now execute his own aggressive strategy against the rebels on all fronts. But first, he must spend the next 47 days fighting across the enemy-held Commonwealth of Virginia.

Join amateur historian and US Navy veteran Kyle M. Bondo, as he follows the history of Grant's Overland Campaign from Washington, DC, to Petersburg, Virginia, in War Yankee, an American Civil War history podcast presented by Oncetold.

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  • Overland.15: Yelling Like So Many Demons

    Overland.15: Yelling Like So Many Demons
    Jul 13 2023
    In This EpisodeIt’s 1:00 PM May 5th, 1864 — General Warren has ordered his division commanders Griffin and Wadsworth forward to pitch into the enemy now lurking on the opposite side of Saunders Field. While General Ayers’s 140th New York Zouaves are the first to be bloodied, another of Griffin’s brigade commanders — General Joseph J. Bartlett — moves across the field with enough momentum to smash a hole into the teeth of the rebel defenses. Will it be enough to carry the day?Notable Quotes“When the order was given to advance all three brigades started on the double-quick with a yell, driving the enemy in confusion back upon his reserves.” — Samuel L. Miller, a veteran historian of the 20th Maine“They were splendidly in line. Moved rapidly, their colors all unfurled, and formed as they advanced one of the finest battle pictures that I can remember.” — Soldier from the 1st Michigan“A red volcano yawned before us and vomited forth fire, and lead, and death” — Soldier from the 20th Maine“What a medley of sounds. The incessant roar of the rifle; the screaming bullets; the forest on fire; men cheering, groaning, yelling, swearing, and praying! All this created an experience in the minds of the survivors that we can never forget.” — Veteran Union Soldier“On we went, o’er briar, o’er brake, o’er logs and o’er bogs, through the underbrush and overhanging limbs, for about three-quarters of a mile, yelling like so many demons.” — Veteran Union Captain“Orders were given for regimental commanders to move up rapidly to the crest of the hill and hold it at all hazards in case Jones gave way. The woods in front were so thick that it was impossible to see more than 20 steps from our line, and all thought that General Jones held the crest of the hill. Our enemy soon hurled a heavy column against General Jones, sweeping down on his flanks and it became evident that he was pressing our men back. At this juncture, Battle’s brigade moved up at a double-quick.” — Soldier from the 3rd Alabama“Soon the troops on our left gave way and retired in confusion. We then found ourselves isolated, the enemy upon both flanks and reported to be in rear also.” — Colonel Joseph Hayes, Commander of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps“[As we broke for the rear] on the double quick, we ran almost every step of the way back and when we got there we laid down on our backs and panted like so many hounds which had just come back in from a ten hours’ chase after a gang of foxes.” — Veteran of the 83rd PennsylvaniaSupport the War Yankee PodcastEvery episode is a work of passion that requires a lot of coffee. I research, read, visit, host, mix, edit, and produce every episode myself. I would greatly appreciate it if you could do two things for me:COFFEE: If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting the show by buying me a cup of coffee (or two)!FEEDBACK: Send me a quick note of encouragement at thewaryankee@gmail.com. This keeps me going when times get tough!Thank you for taking the time to listen. You are appreciated!War Yankee Supports ABTAmerican Battlefield Trust knows that there is no substitute for experiencing history in the places where it took place and has worked to become the only national organization working to save America’s historic battlefields today and discover how you can help preserve American history forever. Join me in the fight to save our nation’s historic battlefields by visiting the American Battlefield Trust website at battlefields.org.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Overland.14: The Wild, Wicked Roar

    Overland.14: The Wild, Wicked Roar
    Jun 8 2023

    In This Episode

    It’s 1:00 PM on May 5th, 1864 — Grant had given the order, Warren has given the signal, and now Griffin and Wadsworth’s divisions are emerging from the eastern edge of Saunders Field to pitch into the enemy. However, as the bugles sound and the men rise to their feet, a “wild and wicked roar” erupts from the Confederate defenses just as Col. Paddy Ryan and his 140th New York Zouaves charge forward and race across 400 yards of open ground.

    Notable Quotes

    “stand up…forward, double-quick, CHARGE!”
    — Col. George “Paddy” Ryan, 140th New York “Zouaves” Regiment

    “[The] wild, wicked roar of musketry”
    — Wilderness Veteran

    “Down the slope we rushed…killed and wounded men plunging to the ground.”
    — Zouave Veteran

    “It might be better if we bring up artillery and fire back!”
    — General Ulysses S. Grant
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Overland 13: Hat in Hand

    Overland 13: Hat in Hand
    May 6 2023

    In This Episode

    It’s 1:00 PM on May 5th, 1864 — Grant has had enough of both General Meade’s and General Warren’s excuses and has now directed them to send Griffin and Wadsworth’s divisions forward and pitch into the enemy at once. Unfortunately, Grant does not yet know that General Sedgwick’s 6th Corps, overcome by the tangles of The Wilderness, will not arrive on Griffin’s RIGHT flank for hours. Worse yet, Wadsworth’s men are also stuck trying to push through the dense Wilderness. When the order comes to march, Griffin’s men will be stepping out into an open cornfield to confront the enemy… alone.

    Notable Quotes

    “[moments before the fighting began, the men], for those few minutes lay there and faced the possibilities of tragedy then inevitable.”
    — Wrote a Zouave Soldier, after the Battle of Saunders Field

    “Suspense and dread and hope which possess men during such minutes cannot be adequately told in words.”
    — Zouave Veteran

    “stand up…forward, double-quick, CHARGE!”

    — Col. George “Paddy” Ryan, 140th New York “Zouaves” Regiment
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    1 hr and 15 mins

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