GALVESTON (Postscript)

In which we share a short postscript to our coverage of the Battle of Galveston (Texas), which took place on January 1, 1863.

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GALVESTON (Part the Second)

In which we look at the action during the Battle of Galveston (Texas), which took place on January 1, 1863.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Galveston and the Civil War: An Island City in the Maelstrom” by James M. Schmidt.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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