Episode 2 - "The Marquis at War: Bridging America and Europe"
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2024
Abstract
Main Question(s):
How did Lafayette’s diplomatic efforts aid in the American Revolution?
Episode Description:
Lafayette has arrived in America! But how does a 19-year-old French aristocrat with limited combat experience become one of the most celebrated figures of the American Revolution? In this episode, we explore Lafayette’s early role in the war, his deepening relationship with key American leaders, and his efforts to secure French support for the revolutionary cause.
We’ll discuss his first battle at Brandywine, his military successes and setbacks, and his crucial role in securing victory at Yorktown. Along the way, we ask the big questions: Was Lafayette used by America, or was it a mutually beneficial relationship? And how did his experiences in the revolution shape his future as a political figure?
Join us as we dive into the war, diplomacy, and the ideals that motivated Lafayette to risk everything for a cause that wasn’t his own—at least, not at first.
Recommended Citation
Brundidge, Zachary; Hoffa, Christian; and Slaton, Noah, "Episode 2 - "The Marquis at War: Bridging America and Europe"" (2024). Who Cares about The Marquis de Lafayette?. 5.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/lafayette-podcast/5
Episode 2 Transcripts
Podcast Episode Guide (1).docx (31 kB)
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