Civil War Podcast, Episode 247

YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (May-June)

Robert Smalls (1839-1915)

In which we continue with our look back at what happened during the second year of the Civil War.

Our book (re-) recommendation for this episode is “The Peninsula Campaign & the Necessity of Emancipation: African-Americans and the Fight for Freedom” by Glenn David Brasher.

Civil War Podcast, Episode 245

STONES RIVER (Part the Sixth)

John Cabell Breckinridge (1821-1875)

In which we wrap-up our discussion of the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Jefferson Davis and His Generals: The Failure of Confederate Command in the West” by Steven E. Woodworth.

Civil War Podcast, Episode 244

STONES RIVER (Part the Fifth)

Depiction of Hazen’s Federals defending the Round Forest.

In which we continue to tell the story of the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “History Lover’s Cookbook: Over 150 full-color photos inspired by nineteenth century recipes, anecdotes, and the Civil War” by Roxe Ann Peacock.

Moving Update…

The stress is ratcheting up! But at least all the Civil War books are packed and ready to go, and isn’t that what’s important?! Send cool thoughts our way Friday & Saturday as we’re actually moving and the temps here in the Denver area are in the mid-nineties.

Civil War Podcast, Episode 243

STONES RIVER (Part the Fourth)

Philip Henry Sheridan (1831-1888)

In which we continue to tell the story of the Battle of Stones River, which took place outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Stones River and Tullahoma Campaigns: This Army Does Not Retreat” by Christopher L. Kolakowski.