February 10 2011
Chronicles of War ~ Episode Twenty-One
Having made their landing at Arkansas Post, the 26th is ordered to locate the enemy works. At home, Harriet prepares for the fight of her life--a fight to save the family land from auction.
January 29 2011
Chronicles of War ~ Episode Twenty
In this episode: The 26th huddles on the eve of the assault on Arkansas Post. Men gather to pray. Job encounters Colonel Milo Smith, while at home Harriet and the children face new worries.
January 6 2011
Chronicles of War ~ Episode Nineteen
In This Episode: Job reflects on experiences as he and the 26th ready for action and difficulties increase at home for Harriet and the children.
December 29 2010
Chronicles of War ~ Episode Eighteen
In this episode the 26th are awaiting orders--the powers that be are planning the attack on Fort Hindman. Back in Iowa, a letter from Job arrives the same day as devastating news on the homefront.
June 18 2009
Chronicles of War ~ Episode Seventeen
In This Episode: Job and the men of the Army of the Mississippi find themselves in the aftermath of Chickasaw Bayou--a stunning Union loss.
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Chronicles of War ~ Episode Sixteen
In This Episode: The Union Army begins an advance on Vicksburg under General Sherman. Iowa's 26th observes the action from their position in the rear.
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Chronicles of War ~ Episode Fifteen
In This Episode: Christmas of 1862 finds Job and the men of Iowa's 26th Volunteer Infantry on the eve of General Sherman's river expedition and advance on Vicksburg.
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Chronicles of War ~ Episode Fourteen
In This Episode: Job and the men of Iowa's 26th Volunteer Infantry endure the difficult days of fall turning to winter in 1862. Officers are getting 'expeditions on the brain' while enlisted men scratch their heads as to the point of their many maneuvers.
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Chronicles of War ~ Episode Thirteen
In This Episode:
Job and the members of the 26th Volunteer Infantry report to Camp Kirkwood to be mustered in and begin their training. They are on the move to Missouri and Arkansas, where so far the only enemy they're encountering is a camp-wide bout with intestinal illness and boredom.
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Chronicles of War ~ Episode Twelve
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President Lincoln had called for 900 Iowans to enlist in the cause. When the registration detail pulled out they had eight hundred and ninety-nine men. Job Trites and his family experience the days between his enlistment and when he will be mustered into service.
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