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Civil War Podcast, Episode 97

SIBLEY’S NEW MEXICO CAMPAIGN (Part the Second)

Henry Hopkins Sibley (1816-1886)

In which we continue our look at Sibley’s New Mexico Campaign by discussing the Battle of Valverde (February 21, 1862).

Edward Richard Sprigg Canby (1817-1873)


Christopher Houston “Kit” Carson (1809-1868)




Our book recommendation for this episode is Bloody Valverde: A Civil War Battle on the Rio Grande, February 21, 1862 by John Taylor.





America’s Civil War Magazine, January 2013



Listen to Episode 97: 
NewMexicoPartSecond

Civil War Podcast, Bonus Episode

HORSES & MULES

“Dead Horse of Confederate Colonel; both killed
at Battle of Antietam” by Alexander Gardner.


In which we look at the importance of horses & mules to Civil War armies. Plus, we talk about Robert E. Lee’s horse- Traveller.



Our book recommendation for this episode is This Great Struggle: America’s Civil War by Steven E. Woodworth.

“Woodworth displays his vast knowledge of Civil War military history in this sprightly march through the run-up to the war, the fighting, and the war’s immediate aftermath. He provide an… excellent account for anyone wanting to know how the war was fought.  Recommended for Civil War buffs and as a course text.” ~ Library Journal


Listen to Bonus Episode: http://civilwarpodcast.libsyn.com/bonus-episode-horses-mules