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Civil War Podcast, Episode 134

PENINSULA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifth)

James River seen from Confederate defenses at Drewry's Bluff.
James River seen from Confederate defenses at Drewry’s Bluff.

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.

An excellent view of the tumble home of the USS Galena.
An excellent view of the tumble home of the USS Galena.
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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.