Civil War Podcast, Episode 465

THE KILPATRICK-DAHLGREN RAID (Part the First)

Hugh Judson Kilpatrick (1836-1881)

In which we give the background to the failed Federal cavalry raid on Richmond in February/March 1864 that ignited one of the most enduring controversies of the Civil War.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Like a Meteor Burning Brightly: The Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren” by Eric J Wittenberg.

Civil War Podcast, Episode 464

THE BATTLE OF OLUSTEE

In which we look at the action at the Battle of Olustee, which took place in northern Florida on February 20, 1864.

Our book recommendation is “The Battle of Olustee: The Final Union Attempt to Seize Florida” by Robert P Broadwater.

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