PENINSULA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifth)
In which we look at the First Battle of Drewry’s Bluff on May 15, 1862 and we also discuss the slow but steady march of the Army of the Potomac up the Peninsula as it closes in on Richmond.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Ships of the Civil War (1861-1865): An Illustrated Guide to the Fighting vessels of the Union and the Confederacy” by Kevin J. Dougherty.
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.
