About this episode

The episode discusses the movements of the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg.

From June 3-30, 1863, the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac moved from their positions along the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg, VA north to Pennsylvania where they met in battle at Gettysburg. In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we talk with Scott Mingus and Eric Wittenberg about some of the key events of this movement. They are the authors of the two-volume series: " If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania": The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg - Volume 1: June 3–21, 1863 & Volume 2: June 22 - June 30, 1863.

People in this episode

Guests: Scott Mingus, Eric Wittenberg

Topics covered

• Civil War
• Gettysburg
• Military History
• Historical Events
• Virginia
• Pennsylvania

Keywords

• Civil War
• Gettysburg
• Scott Mingus
• Eric Wittenberg
• Rappahannock River
• Fredericksburg
• Army of Northern Virginia
• Army of the Potomac

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania, The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg - Volume 1: June 3–21, 1863, The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg - Volume 2: June 22 - June 30, 1863

Places: Rappahannock River, Fredericksburg, VA, Pennsylvania

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