GALVESTON (Part the First)
John Bankhead Magruder (1807-1871)
In which we set the stage for the Battle of Galveston (Texas), which took place on January 1, 1863.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston” by Edward T. Cotham, Jr.
Q & A
In which Rich & Tracy have a bit of fun for the 250th episode of the show by answering some of your questions about the Civil War, waffles, and just whose idea it was to do this podcast anyway.
YEAR IN REVIEW-1862 (Sept.-Dec.)
In which we wrap-up our look back at what happened during the second year of the Civil War.
Our book recommendation for this episodce is “The Maps of Fredericksburg” by Bradley M. Gottfried.
YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (July-August)
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 “Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas” by John J. Hennessy.
YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (May-June)
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.
YEAR IN REVIEW- 1862 (January-April)
In which we use a couple of episodes to take a look back at what happened during the second year of the Civil War.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era” by James McPherson.
STONES RIVER (Part the Sixth)
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.
STONES RIVER (Part the Fifth)
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.
We’re moved! Of more interest to all of you, probably, is that our marriage survived the last few days intact, so the podcast will continue. Although this pic pretty much sums up how we’re both feeling today…
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.