SHILOH (Part the First)
In which we start to set the stage for the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on April 6-7, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Shiloh 1862” by Winston Groom.
THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION (Part the Second)
In which we conclude our discussion of the Burnside Expedition, looking at the battle at New Bern (March 13, 1862) and the fall of Fort Macon (April 25, 1862).
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Civil War in North Carolina” by John G. Barrett.
THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION (Part the First)
In which we look at the Burnside Expedition’s capture of Roanoke Island, North Carolina on February 8, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Ironclads and Columbiads: The Civil War in North Carolina- The Coast” by William R. Trotter.
CLASH OF THE IRONCLADS (Part the Fourth)
In which we conclude our discussion of the world’s first battle between two ironclad warships, the USS Monitor & the CSS Virginia, which took place on March 9, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Duel Between the First ironclads” by William C. Davis.
CLASH OF THE IRONCLADS (Part the Third)
In which we continue to tell the story of the world’s first battle between two ironclad warships, the USS Monitor & the CSS Virginia, which took place on March 9, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Confederate Ironclad vs Union Ironclad: Hampton Roads 1862” by Ron Field.
CLASH OF THE IRONCLADS (Part the Second)
In which we continue to tell the story of the world’s first battle between two ironclad warships, the USS Monitor & the CSS Virginia, which took place on March 9, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Hampton Roads 1862: First Clash of the Ironclads” by Angus Konstam.
CLASH OF THE IRONCLADS (Part the First)
In which we start to tell the story of the world’s first battle between two ironclad warships, the U.S.S. Monitor & the C.S.S. Virginia, which took place on March 9, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Confederate Navy: The Ships, Men and Organization, 1861-1865” edited by William N. Still, Jr.
Listen to Episode 105: ClashIroncladsPartFirst
PEA RIDGE (Part the Fourth)
In which we conclude our discussion of the Battle of Pea Ridge, which took place in northwest Arkansas on March 7-8, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode isn’t actually a book; it’s a CD. We’re pleased to recommend the album Dream of a Good Death: New Songs of the Old War by Clark Hansbarger. You can check out the website Clark has set up for the album at www.civilwarsong.com
Listen to Episode 104: PeaRidgePartFourth
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Pea Ridge (Part the Third)
In which we continue our look at the Battle of Pea Ridge, which took place in northwest Arkansas on March 7-8, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Ben McCulloch and the Frontier Military Tradition” by Thomas W. Cutrer.
Listen to Episode 103: PeaRidgePartThird