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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/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: 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/@uspoliticalpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ushistpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USPoliticalpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uspoliticalpodcast/Website: https://www.uspoliticalpodcast.com/Bibliography: https://uspoliticalpodcast.com/?page_id=196

Discover what Robert Rogers forced Nathan Hale to admit while having breakfast day before on September 21. Learn what consequence followed for Nathan after his capture. Understand why General Washington & Lieutenant Colonel Knowlton went about choosing Nathan for this particular mission. Find out if there were other tactics imposed upon Rebel Prisoners within New York City. Go behind the scenes and learn of Nathan's meeting with British General William Howe. Determine whether or not General Howe displayed empathy towards Nathan. Get to know British Captain John Montresor and his involvement with Nathan. Learn if Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton survived the battle of Harlem Heights. Find out where exactly Nathan marched towards once leaving Captain Montresor's Tent. Discover whether there would be any formal ceremony prior to Nathan's Execution. Get an in depth analysis behind what many historians believe may have been Nathan Hale's last words. Get an insight into what took place after Nathan had spoken his last words. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/support

Washington's Retreat; Not Finishing; Howe's Masonic Lodge; Before Dawn; Peace Conference; Franklin, Admiral Howe, General Howe, and Elisabeth at Play

When the British captured Philadelphia, the seat of the American Congress, in September of 1777 General Howe delivered a decisive blow to American morale.  A month later, Howe tried to consolidate his gains with an attack on the American fortification on the Delaware River at Fort Mercer, now Red Bank, New Jersey,  and across the river at  Fort Mifflin.  The Americans not only repulsed the attack by a combined British & Hessian force, but in the process destroyed 64-gun ship HMS Augusta, the largest ship the British lost during war.  We talk about this with historian James McIntyre, analyst of the Delaware campaign, editor of the Seven Years War Association Journal,  and biographer of Hessian officer Johann-Ewald.

London is deeply divided in 1779 over courts martial of top naval officers and Parliamentary hearings with General Howe and Burgoyne over the loss of the army at Saratoga.  Irish militia also hold demonstrations over war-related trade restrictions. Politicians in London begin turning toward plans to cut their losses and end the war in America.  Only King George III seems to remain rigidly against independence.  He uses his influence to keep war hawks in power and encourage continuation of the war effort. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week:  The Last King of America, by Andrew Roberts. Online Recommendation of the Week:  The narrative of Lieut. Gen. Sir William Howe in a committee of the House of Commons:  https://archive.org/details/cihm_20614 Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy  ARP T-shirts and other merch: http://tee.pub/lic/AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week:  Arms, Country and Class; The Philadelphia Militia and the “Lower Sort” during the American Revolution, by Steven Roswurm.(or read on archive.org) Online Recommendation of the Week: James Wilson - Nation Builder: https://archive.org/details/jameswilsonnatio00alex Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy  ARP T-shirts and other merch: http://tee.pub/lic/AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast  

The Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777 was General Washington's attempt to prevent the General Howe from capturing  Philadelphia.  Washington failed, but absolute disaster was prevented by the exertions of Major General Gilbert de Motier, Marquis de Lafayette who was wounded during the battle.  Bruce Mowday joins us to talk about his new book,  Lafayetter at Brandywine:  The Making of an American Hero.

Few families were more integral to the colonial and Revolutionary history of Amrica than the Howes.  Join us for a conversation with Julie Flavell, authorThe Howe Dynasty:  The Untold Story of a Military Family and the Women Behind Britain's Wars for America.    We know a lot about Lord Richard, the Admiral, and Sir William, the General, but their sister Caroline, who played chess with Benjamin Franklin and politics with just about everyone, was the power behind the public men.  A fascinating look at British politics and intrigue. 

Lafayette leaps ahead of other generals to take a division command in the spring of 1778.  The British throw a massive party for the departing General Howe in Philadelphia.  Following the party, the British learn that Lafayette has crossed the Schuylkill near Philadelphia.  They mobilize the regulars and Hessians to capture the young general, but Lafayette eludes capture. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: With the British Army in Philadelphia, 1777-1778, by John W. Jackson Online Recommendation of the Week:  Strictures on the Philadelphia Mischianza or triumph upon leaving America unconquered, by Israel Mauduit: https://archive.org/details/stricturesonphil00maud Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, or follow the Facebook Page for American Revolution Podcast:  American Revolution Podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon or via PayPal. Find more books at https://bookshop.org/shop/arp

Lafayette leaps ahead of other generals to take a division command in the spring of 1778.  The British throw a massive party for the departing General Howe in Philadelphia.  Following the party, the British learn that Lafayette has crossed the Schuylkill near Philadelphia.  They mobilize the regulars and Hessians to capture the young general, but Lafayette eludes capture. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: With the British Army in Philadelphia, 1777-1778, by John W. Jackson Online Recommendation of the Week:  Strictures on the Philadelphia Mischianza or triumph upon leaving America unconquered, by Israel Mauduit: https://archive.org/details/stricturesonphil00maud Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, or follow the Facebook Page for American Revolution Podcast:  American Revolution Podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon or via PayPal. Find more books at https://bookshop.org/shop/arp

Over the winter of 1777-78.  General Washington and General Howe try to come to an agreement to exchange prisoners of War.  While an agreed cartel proves elusive, their efforts see the return of General Charles Lee and Colonel Ethan Allen. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution, 2019 by T. Cole Jones  Online Recommendation of the Week: The Exchange of Major-General Charles Lee, https://archive.org/details/exchangeofmajorg00boud   Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Enter our raffle by joining the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon or via PayPal. Find more books at https://bookshop.org/shop/arp

Over the winter of 1777-78.  General Washington and General Howe try to come to an agreement to exchange prisoners of War.  While an agreed cartel proves elusive, their efforts see the return of General Charles Lee and Colonel Ethan Allen. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution, 2019 by T. Cole Jones  Online Recommendation of the Week: The Exchange of Major-General Charles Lee, https://archive.org/details/exchangeofmajorg00boud   Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Enter our raffle by joining the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy Support this podcast on Patreon or via PayPal. Find more books at https://bookshop.org/shop/arp

General William Howe led British forces against George Washington in 1776, but was he trying to lose on purpose? Horror writer Dustin Koski pitches us on a Revolutionary War conspiracy theory, and why it would make a terrific farce. Why is this not a movie?!?

General Washington sets his defenses along Brandywine Creek, hoping to prevent General Howe's advance on Philadelphia.   Howe sent his Hessians under General von Knyphausen against the Continental lines.  At the same time Howe marched his regulars further north where he crossed the creek and marched against the Continental right flank. The Continentals put up a good fight against the British assault before being forced to retreat.  A rearguard action by Nathanael Green allowed the Continental army to make its escape. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Harris, Michael C. Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777 Online Recommendation of the Week: Some account of the British army, under the command of General Howe; and of the battle of Brandywine, on the memorable September 11th, 1777, and the adventures of that day, by Joseph Townsend. https://archive.org/details/someaccountofbri00town  

General Washington sets his defenses along Brandywine Creek, hoping to prevent General Howe's advance on Philadelphia.   Howe sent his Hessians under General von Knyphausen against the Continental lines.  At the same time Howe marched his regulars further north where he crossed the creek and marched against the Continental right flank. The Continentals put up a good fight against the British assault before being forced to retreat.  A rearguard action by Nathanael Green allowed the Continental army to make its escape. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Harris, Michael C. Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777 Online Recommendation of the Week: Some account of the British army, under the command of General Howe; and of the battle of Brandywine, on the memorable September 11th, 1777, and the adventures of that day, by Joseph Townsend. https://archive.org/details/someaccountofbri00town  

The British attempt to lure the Continental Army out of the Watchung mountains by marching back into New Jersey.  General Washington refuses to engage.  After the British withdraw, the Americans move down out of the mountains.  General Howe moves his army back to cut off Washington's path back into the mountains.  A fierce defense led by General Lord Stirling slows the British advance long enough for the Americans to move back into the mountains.  Unwilling to engage them there, the British return to New York. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Every Insult and Indignity: The Life Genius and Legacy of Major Patrick Ferguson, by Ricky Roberts and Bryan Brown   Online Recommendation of the Week: Major-General the Earl of Stirling; an Essay in Biography, by Ludwig Schumacher:  https://archive.org/details/majorgeneralearl00schu

The British attempt to lure the Continental Army out of the Watchung mountains by marching back into New Jersey.  General Washington refuses to engage.  After the British withdraw, the Americans move down out of the mountains.  General Howe moves his army back to cut off Washington's path back into the mountains.  A fierce defense led by General Lord Stirling slows the British advance long enough for the Americans to move back into the mountains.  Unwilling to engage them there, the British return to New York. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Every Insult and Indignity: The Life Genius and Legacy of Major Patrick Ferguson, by Ricky Roberts and Bryan Brown   Online Recommendation of the Week: Major-General the Earl of Stirling; an Essay in Biography, by Ludwig Schumacher:  https://archive.org/details/majorgeneralearl00schu

Over the fall and winter of 1776-1777, General Howe proposes his strategic plans to officials in London.  Those officials deny most of Howe's requests for reinforcements, thus causing him to reduce his plans.  At the same time, officials in London meet with General Burgoyne and agree to have him lead an invasion of upstate New York from Canada, thus angering several more senior generals who wanted that command.  No one bothers to tell the North American Commander, Howe, that he must support Burgoyne's invasion, so he plans to put his army aboard ships and sail away for an attack on Philadelphia. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Logistics and the Failure of the British Army in America, 1775-1783, by Arthur Bowler. Online Recommendation of the Week: Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts Report on the manuscripts of Mrs. Stopford-Sackville, of Drayton House, Northamptonshire Vol. 2: https://archive.org/details/reportonmanuscri02grea_0  

Over the fall and winter of 1776-1777, General Howe proposes his strategic plans to officials in London.  Those officials deny most of Howe's requests for reinforcements, thus causing him to reduce his plans.  At the same time, officials in London meet with General Burgoyne and agree to have him lead an invasion of upstate New York from Canada, thus angering several more senior generals who wanted that command.  No one bothers to tell the North American Commander, Howe, that he must support Burgoyne's invasion, so he plans to put his army aboard ships and sail away for an attack on Philadelphia. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Logistics and the Failure of the British Army in America, 1775-1783, by Arthur Bowler. Online Recommendation of the Week: Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts Report on the manuscripts of Mrs. Stopford-Sackville, of Drayton House, Northamptonshire Vol. 2: https://archive.org/details/reportonmanuscri02grea_0  

The British under General Howe continue to push back the Continentals under General Washington, slowly nudging them off Manhattan island, but refusing to surround them or force a major battle.  Eventually the Continentals are forced to retreat to New Jersey. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Narrative of a Revolutionary War Soldier, by Joseph Plumb Martin Online Recommendation of the Week: PBS Liberty: https://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty  

The British under General Howe continue to push back the Continentals under General Washington, slowly nudging them off Manhattan island, but refusing to surround them or force a major battle.  Eventually the Continentals are forced to retreat to New Jersey. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic. Book Recommendation of the Week: Narrative of a Revolutionary War Soldier, by Joseph Plumb Martin Online Recommendation of the Week: PBS Liberty: https://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty  

The North Ministry settles on a plan to send an overwhelming force.  They will shock and awe the colonists into submission.  General Howe will command an army of 32,000 regulars and Hessians supported by his brother Admiral Howe commanding over 10,000 sailors and Marines.  A secondary force of 8000 under General Burgoyne will go to Quebec and fall under the command of General Carleton. The Howe brothers will capture and occupy New York City, then expand out from there.  They also will serve as Peace Commissioners, with limited authority to grant pardons once the rebels submit to proper authority in London. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.

The North Ministry settles on a plan to send an overwhelming force.  They will shock and awe the colonists into submission.  General Howe will command an army of 32,000 regulars and Hessians supported by his brother Admiral Howe commanding over 10,000 sailors and Marines.  A secondary force of 8000 under General Burgoyne will go to Quebec and fall under the command of General Carleton. The Howe brothers will capture and occupy New York City, then expand out from there.  They also will serve as Peace Commissioners, with limited authority to grant pardons once the rebels submit to proper authority in London. Visit my site at https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.

The British in Boston suffer through a miserable winter.  The Continental Army keeps them stuck in the city.  New England privateers make it extremely difficult to receive food and supplies from the sea.  Hundreds die of disease as everyone suffers greatly.  The British navy does little to provide assistance.  Its destruction of the village of Falmouth only enrages the Americans. Britain recalls General Gage and Admiral Graves putting General Howe and Admiral Shuldham in charge. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this week's episode.

The British in Boston suffer through a miserable winter.  The Continental Army keeps them stuck in the city.  New England privateers make it extremely difficult to receive food and supplies from the sea.  Hundreds die of disease as everyone suffers greatly.  The British navy does little to provide assistance.  Its destruction of the village of Falmouth only enrages the Americans. Britain recalls General Gage and Admiral Graves putting General Howe and Admiral Shuldham in charge. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this week's episode.

Over the winter of 1775-76, the Ministry in Britain decides to use overwhelming force to put an end to colonial resistance.  The King refuses to receive the Olive Branch Petition makes clear that he supports Parliament in this fight and calls for the use of force to suppress colonial treason.  He also starts recruiting German speaking mercenaries to supplement the British Army.  The ministry also dumps General Gage and Secretary Dartmouth, replacing them with General Howe and Secretary Germain.  The ministry also implements a blockade of North America. Meanwhile France begins to pay attention to the rebellion.  It sends its first unofficial envoy to Philadelphia to see if it makes sense to provide some covert assistance. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this week's episode.  

Over the winter of 1775-76, the Ministry in Britain decides to use overwhelming force to put an end to colonial resistance.  The King refuses to receive the Olive Branch Petition makes clear that he supports Parliament in this fight and calls for the use of force to suppress colonial treason.  He also starts recruiting German speaking mercenaries to supplement the British Army.  The ministry also dumps General Gage and Secretary Dartmouth, replacing them with General Howe and Secretary Germain.  The ministry also implements a blockade of North America. Meanwhile France begins to pay attention to the rebellion.  It sends its first unofficial envoy to Philadelphia to see if it makes sense to provide some covert assistance. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this week's episode.  

“If old England is not by this lesson taught humility, then she is an obstinate old slut, bent upon her ruin.” This is the story of 1777. Playboy and playwright "Gentleman Johnny" is leading a Canadian-based invasion of upstate New York (seriously, why are those Canadians so militaristic?). It's a tale of egos. From Gentleman Johnny to the American side, a lot of dudes are looking out for "number one." The outcome of Gentleman Johnny's invasion helps Ben Franklin score a full-on military alliance avec la France. Meanwhile, George Washington throws down with General Howe in PA. George loses battles; Howe loses his dog. George is also about to throw down with haters in military leadership and Congress. He'll do so while facing the harsh cold at Valley Forge.

In the aftermath of France's entry into the war, Great Britain's resources were stretched thin. General Howe's replacement, Henry Clinton, could not be everywhere at once, so he evacuated Philadelphia to consolidate his forces in New York City. As the British marched across New Jersey, George Washington moved to intercept them. The two columns met at Monmouth Court House and fought for nearly an entire day in hot and humid weather. While for all intents and purposes this was draw, Washington demonstrated that he could continue to frustrate British efforts. Rather than continue the campaign in the northeast, the British chose to move south, which will be the topic of our next episode. Questions? Contact us at americawarpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

In the mind of General Howe and his subordinates, 1777 offered another opportunity to end the rebellion in the thirteen colonies. In spite of a sound plan to cut off New England with a pincer movement from Canada and New York City, Howe's plans were derailed with his move to Pennsylvania. While he was successful in capturing the city, the Continental Army survived to fight another day. Moreover, his insistence on moving south deprived John Burgoyne's advance from Canada of mutual support. If you like this episode, please write a review on ITunes. Questions, comments, and concerns? Drop me a line at Americawarpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Washington comes under a "surprise" attack from General Howe outside of Philadelphia at the Battle of White Marsh and from across the Atlantic and new ally officially backs the American Cause.

The Background Noise podcast series focuses on the music that artists listen to when they work, what music inspires them, or just music they like. This week, in Episode 68, the focus is on General Howe.