Seven Days of fighting in late June and early July would change the face of the Civil War - as Robert E Lee assumed command of the Confederates and launched an offensive against the Union forces surrounding Richmond

Robert E. Lee

Oct 11th, 2018 1h 7m

Let's take a look at the life of the Confederate General Robert E Lee

Hanover Courthouse & Seven Pines

Aug 31st, 2018 40m 12s

Back over in the Virginia Peninsula Campaign, we'll talk about the battle that brings Robert E Lee into command of the Confederate army

Stonewall Jackon’s Valley Campaign

Aug 16th, 2018 1h 10m

In the spring/summer of 1862 - Stonewall Jackson lead an audacious and stunning campaign that propelled him to military fame in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. In this episode, we'll cover that entire campaign!

How can I draw my sword upon Virginia?

Aug 2nd, 2018 33m 39s

Let's jump over from Mississippi to Virginia to talk a little bit about the Peninsula Captain of the Civil War.

The Siege of Corinth

Jul 19th, 2018 43m 20s

With both sides still reeling from Shiloh - the Union army advances on the retreating Confederate army with hopes of capturing both it - and the railroad junctions at Cornith

The Battle of Shiloh

Jul 4th, 2018 1h 32m

Shiloh means "Place of Peace" in Hebrew - which was a complete misnomer for two days in April of 1862 as the Union and Confederate armies slugged it out in what was the first "great battle" of the war

Merrimack (Virginia) vs Monitor

May 24th, 2018 52m 3s

In this episode we learn about the famous naval battle between the Virginia and the Monitor - oh you thought it was the Merrimack? You're both right and wrong. Tune in to find out the details.

Scott’s Anaconda don’t want none…

May 3rd, 2018 42m 52s

This week we'll talk about Winfield's Scott's retirement, his impact on the soldiers of the Civil War (based upon his experiences in the Mexican American War) and his final plan that was implemented the Anaconda Plan - as well as three naval ba

McClellan’s Reign & Ball’s Bluff

Apr 19th, 2018 49m 47s

Lincoln brings in his third "man of destiny" with George McClellan - who actually does some good - but not without conflict from his former mentor Winfield Scott

Wilson’s Creek and Lincoln’s Command Woes – CW Pt 5

Mar 16th, 2018 50m 26s

After Manassas Lincoln faced several "interesting" command choices in Kentucky and Missouri - and we also see what happens at the battle of Wilson's Creek

The Fire is Light… Battle of Manassas / Bull Run – CW Pt 4

Mar 1st, 2018 1h 6m

The fire has been light, and American history will change forever. Union and Confederate troops converge at Manassas Junction

3 Sparks to Light the Fire – Civil War Pt 3

Feb 15th, 2018 41m 34s

This week's episode moves us closer to the first major battle of the Civil War - Bull Run/First Manasas, but did you know that Bull Run wasn't exactly the first battle of the war? You'll learn which one was this week.

Fort Sumter Fallout & Army Organization – Civil War Pt 2

Feb 1st, 2018 1h 5m

The short 2 months (ish) period after Fort Sumter brought with it A LOT of action is gearing up for the war on both sides. We'll talk about those as well as how the armies were organized and how some of those organizations have made it into the

The Coming Storm – Civil War: Part 1

Jan 18th, 2018 54m 57s

We discuss the causes and some triggering actions for the start of the Civil War and discuss the siege of Fort Sumter

Introducing American History Tellers

Jan 3rd, 2018 10m 52s

Every part of your life can be traced to our shared history, but how well do you know the real stories of our nation? American History Tellers takes you to the events, times, and the people that shaped America and Americans, and they’ll show yo

Replay: USS Constitution

Dec 28th, 2017

Hi American Military History podcast listeners - just a quick heads up that this episode is a replay of one of my favorite episodes over the past few years. We’re doing replays in December and the first part of January to give me time to prepar