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Behind The Battles | Henry Halleck
Henry Halleck was one of the Union’s top generals during the Civil War — a brilliant organizer and strategist known as “Old Brains.” Though often criticized for his caution, Halleck played a key role…
Published on 2 months ago
Behind The Battles | John Bell Hood
Discover the story of Confederate General John Bell Hood, one of the most daring and controversial commanders of the American Civil War. Known for his aggressive tactics and fearless fighting spirit,…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Behind The Battles | John Reynolds
Major General John F. Reynolds was one of the Union Army’s most respected leaders in the Civil War. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he served with distinction in the Mexican-American War before risi…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Behind The Battles | John C. Breckinridge
John C. Breckinridge was one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in American history. Born in Kentucky in 1821, he became the youngest Vice President of the United States at just 36. In…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Behind The Battles | Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott was one of America’s most legendary generals, serving longer than any other in U.S. history. His career stretched from the War of 1812 through the Mexican-American War and into the Civ…
Published on 3 months ago
Behind The Battles | Thomas C. Hindman
Thomas C. Hindman was a Confederate general, politician, and fiery orator whose bold leadership made him both influential and controversial. From his rise in Arkansas politics to commanding troops in…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Behind The Battles | George H. Thomas
Discover the remarkable life of General George H. Thomas, the “Rock of Chickamauga.” From his Virginia roots to his rise as one of the Union’s most dependable commanders, Thomas stood firm in battle …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Behind The Battles | Jubal Early
Jubal Early was a Confederate general known for his bold tactics and fiery personality. From Bull Run to Gettysburg and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, he played a major role in the Civil War and ear…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
BONUS EPISODE! | THE ENTIRE BURNSIDE NORTH CAROLINA EXPEDITION | EVERY BATTLE
Step back into the Civil War and uncover the story of Burnside’s North Carolina Expedition. In early 1862, Union General Ambrose Burnside led a bold amphibious campaign along the North Carolina coast…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Behind The Battles | Daniel Sickles
Daniel Sickles lived one of the wildest, most controversial lives of the Civil War era. From murdering his wife’s lover on the streets of Washington D.C.—and getting away with it—to nearly destroying…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago