STONEWALL IN THE VALLEY: KERNSTOWN (Part the First)
In which we lay out the background to the First Battle of Kernstown (Virginia), which took place in March 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is National Geographic’s “Atlas of the Civil War: A Comprehensive Guide to the Tactics and Terrain of Battle” edited by Neil Kagan with text by Stephen G. Hyslop.
STONEWALL IN THE VALLEY: The Romney Expedition
In which we look at Stonewall Jackson’s controversial winter-time expedition to capture Romney in January, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Intimate Strategies of the Civil War: Military Commanders and Their Wives,” edited by Carol K. Bleser and Lesley J. Gordon.
On our podcast “to do” list this weekend was recording the next members episode (New Orleans) as well as doing the next regular episode (Stonewall in the Valley), but we both have colds and we didn’t think you’d appreciate listening to both of us snuffling & coughing into the microphone, so we’ll be back next weekend!
STONEWALL JACKSON (Part the Second)
In which we continue with Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson’s story, taking him from the start of the Civil War in April, 1861 to his assumption of command in the Shenandoah Valley in November, 1861.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson” by S.C. Gwynne.
STONEWALL JACKSON (Part the First)
In which we start to look at Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson’s story.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Mighty Stonewall” by Frank Vandiver.
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN: Fair Oaks (Part the Second)
In which we wrap-up our discussion of the Battle of Fair Oaks, which took place outside Richmond on May 31 & June 1, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Smithsonian Civil War: Inside the National Collection” edited by Neil Kagan & Stephen G. Hyslop.
Here are a few photos of Tracy & her dad, Martin, on a recent visit to the Pea Ridge battlefield, which is just a stone’s throw from Tracy’s hometown of Fayetteville, Arkansas…
We posted this photo on Facebook & Twitter on Christmas Day…
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN: Fair Oaks (Part the First)
In which we start to look at the Battle of Fair Oaks, which took place outside Richmond on May 31 & June 1, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is Fair Oaks 1862: McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign by Angus Konstam.
PENINSULA CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixth)
In which we set the stage for the Battle of Fair Oaks, which took place outside Richmond over May 31-June 1, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Civil War: An Illustrated History” by Geoffrey Ward with Ric Burns & Ken Burns.