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Civil War Podcast, Episode 228

FREDERICKSBURG (Part the First)

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

In which we look at Abraham Lincoln’s need for a military victory before the end of 1862 in order to sustain emancipation as a war aim, and how that led to Burnside’s winter offensive and the Battle of Fredericksburg (Virginia).

Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Battle of Fredericksburg: We Cannot Escape History” by James K. Bryant II.

Flu Update

Rich is finally feeling better and back to work, and Tracy dodged the bullet (knock on wood)… so it looks like we’ll be back in business this weekend and have the first Fredericksburg show done for you and also a members’ episode. Thanks!

Civil War Podcast, Episode 226

“AN AUGER TOO DULL TO TAKE HOLD”: LITTLE MAC IS SACKED

Lincoln and McClellan near Sharpsburg, Maryland in October, 1862.

In which we look at the story behind President Abraham Lincoln relieving Major General George B. McClellan of command of the Army of the Potomac in November, 1862.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Lincoln’s Lieutenants: The High Command of the Army of the Potomac” by Stephen W. Sears.

Civil War Podcast, Episode 224

PRAIRIE GROVE (Part the Third)

Francis Jay Herron (1837-1902)

In which we look at the maneuvering that brought the armies to Prairie Grove (Arkansas), including the epic march of the Missouri Divisions to the battlefield.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Civil War Logistics: A Study of Military Transportation” by Earl J. Hess.

Civil War Podcast, Episode 223

PRAIRIE GROVE (Part the Second)

John Sappington Marmaduke (1833-1887)

In which we continue to set the stage for Prairie Grove- by looking at the Battle of Cane Hill (Arkansas), which took place on November 28, 1862.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Civil War Battlefields: Walking the Trails of History” by David T. Gilbert.