History in 6 Minutes Podcast
1) Fog of War: How Chaos Lost the Battle of Germantown
It was the battle George Washington should have won. A bold, four-pronged surprise attack had the British reeling, and a stunning American victory was within grasp. So how did it all descend into a ch...Show More
2) Sullivan's Gambit: The Daring 1777 Raid on Staten Island
It was meant to be a swift, surgical strike deep in enemy territory. But for the American soldiers raiding Staten Island, the mission quickly devolved into a desperate, bloody fight for survival—not j...Show More
3) Bayonets in the Dark: The Story of the Paoli Massacre
What happens when an army is ordered to attack in total darkness with only bayonets? In the dead of night on September 20, 1777, British forces under Major General Charles "No-Flint" Grey did just tha...Show More
4) Washington's Miracle: The Forgotten Story of the Battle of the Clouds
It's one of the great 'what ifs' of the American Revolution. In September 1777, just days after a stinging defeat at the Battle of Brandywine, George Washington's battered Continental Army turned to f...Show More
5) Disaster at Brandywine: The Defeat That Almost Ended the Revolution
Witness the chaos, the miscalculations, and the incredible bravery that defined one of the American Revolution's most pivotal battles! Learn how General George Washington's army faced near annihilatio...Show More
6) Ambush at the Bridge: The Battle for Philadelphia Begins
Step back to 1777 and witness the dramatic opening moves of the Philadelphia Campaign.Join History Distilled as we explore the often-overlooked Battle of Cooch's Bridge – where a small American force ...Show More
7) Battle of Bemis Heights: The Battle That Sealed Britain's Fate
Uncover the pivotal moment that reshaped the American Revolutionary War ! This look into the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights, reveals the desperate gamble of Briti...Show More
8) Battle of Freeman's Farm: The Opening Clash of Saratoga
1777: A grand British plan to crush the American rebellion is set in motion. What could possibly go wrong? Dive into the brutal realities of the American frontier and discover the untold story of the ...Show More
9) End of the Siege at Fort Stanwix
In 1777, the British besieged Fort Stanwix as part of a larger plan to control the Hudson River Valley. American forces, led by Colonel Peter Gansevoort, defended the fort. A relief effort led by Brig...Show More
10) Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777, was a bloody and pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War. It occurred in the Mohawk Valley of New York. American militiamen and their Oneida ...Show More