The 10 Best 250 and Counting Podcast Episodes
1) When Washington Couldn’t Help–October 24, 1775
For what it’s worth, the picture I used for George Washington depicts what he looked like during the French and Indian War, which ended roughly twelve years prior to this date. But we wanted to show y...Show More
2) An Unexpected Battle–October 25, 1775
William Woodford was both smart and able to see the bigger picture. He’d already begun training his troops in earnest in anticipation of a British attack. Then the word came in that his men were to pr...Show More
3) William Howe Makes An Odd Decision–October 22, 1775
After the Pyrrhic victory at Bunker Hill, the fact that General Gage was about to be replaced probably came as a surprise to nobody. That he was replaced by William Howe…well, that also probably wasn’...Show More
4) RIP Peyton Randolph–October 23, 1775
Peyton Randolph is another one of those Founding Fathers who goes largely unknown to most people, probably because he died relatively young (age 54) and early in the whole Independence movement. But R...Show More
5) Saltpeter, John–October 21, 1775
The Second Continental Congress was having a busy week, with the worries about the trade embargo going on, and whether ships from other nations could get in/out safely. And John Adams was worried, too...Show More
6) James Warren Likes Privateers–October 20, 1775
In the immediate aftermath of the destruction of Falmouth (then Massachusetts, now Maine), naturally there was a great deal of concern when it came to defending our shores from the British Navy. After...Show More
7) Keeping The British At Bay–October 19, 1775
There were two events marked today. One of them involves the continuation of a ban on exports of weapons to America. This was something that had to be formally declared every few months. Meanwhile dow...Show More
8) Washington Gets Some Relief–October 18, 1775
George Washington was a pretty smart guy. He knew exactly what his army needed, in all aspects. He had a handle on discipline, on supplies, on tactics and any number of other things. Washington surrou...Show More
9) Manley About The House–October 17, 1775
Okay, first off, it’s only appropriate that I apologize for the stupid title. I really shouldn’t write when I’m low on sleep. Manley’s beginnings were murky (e.g. his year of birth is approximate) but...Show More
10) Reinforcements Arrive in Quebec–October 15, 1775
Fort St. Jean was a relatively soft target compared to Boston. Plus, it wasn’t as well fortified because the British weren’t holed up there. Sooner or later something would come along to break up the ...Show More