Revolution 250 Podcast - Fighting for Philadelphia with Michael Harris

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On this episode of the Revolution 250 Podcast, host Robert Allison of Suffolk University welcomes historian Michael Harris, author of Fighting for Philadelphia. Together, they march into the dramatic and often overlooked 1777 campaign for America’s largest city. Why did Philadelphia matter so deeply to both the British and the Continental Army? How did strategy, logistics, and personalities shape the campaign that culminated in Brandywine, Germantown, and the winter at Valley Forge? And what did the occupation of the revolutionary capital mean for civilians caught between armies? Harris brings the battlefield to life, blending tactical analysis with vivid human stories, while Allison situates the campaign within the broader arc of the Revolution and its political stakes. This conversation explores not just troop movements, but the fragile morale of a young nation fighting for survival. If Boston was the spark and Saratoga the turning point, Philadelphia was the crucible. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of how the struggle for one city tested the resilience of the American cause and reshaped the war’s momentum. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6468373475229696