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Back to SearchThe American Civil War, Episode 13: The Last Days of the Civil War
Episode 13
This episode documents the final battles and offensives that resulted in the surrender of the military forces of the South and the collapse of the Co…
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 12: The African-American Experience in the Civil War, & Andersonville
Episode 12
In this podcast episode, we examine the African-American experience in the American Civil War. Early in the war, Blacks were not allowed to fight, an…
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 11: The Naval War
Episode 11
Nearly every combat engagement of the American Civil War occurred on land. But let us not forget the extraordinary contributions by the US Navy. With…
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 10: Gettysburg & Vicksburg
Episode 10
Gettysburg & Vicksburg represented perhaps the greatest individual victories for the Union Army in the Civil War, and those battles ended at virtuall…
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 9: The Union Generals
Episode 9
This episode examines the most significant Generals for the United States of America (the "Union") in the Civil War.
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 8: The Confederate Generals
Episode 8
This episode is a quick glance at the most consequential Generals of the Confederate States of America.
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 7: Early Battles
Episode 7
From Bull Run to Chancellorsville, we will look at all of the significant battles of the first half of the American Civil War.
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 6: Secession Momentum
Episode 6
South Carolina was the first to secede from the United States, in late 1860. But they were not the only state to do so. For the first half of 1861, n…
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 5: Political Developments That Led to the Civil War
Episode 5
This episode summarizes political developments that have already been discussed in previous episodes, explaining how these developments led directly …
3 years, 7 months ago
The American Civil War, Episode 4: Bleeding Kansas
Episode 4
The American Civil War had a warm-up game in Kansas, as Free State Advocates and Pro-Slavery Advocates rushed into the territory to influence its dev…
3 years, 7 months ago