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Civil War Podcast, Episode 88

MILL SPRINGS (Part the Second)

Felix Kirk Zollicoffer (1812-1862)
George Bibb Crittenden (1812-1880)


In which we look at the Battle of Mill Springs, which was fought in south-central Kentucky on January 19, 1862.

A fanciful depiction of the death of Felix Zollicoffer.
A map of the “Battle of Fishing Creek” (a.k.a Logan’s Cross Roads, Mill Springs)




Our book recommendation for this episode is Mill Springs: Campaign and Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky by Kenneth A. Hafendorfer.


Listen to Episode 88: MillSprings

Civil War Podcast, Episode 81

MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME

Beriah Magoffin (1815-1885)


In which we set the stage for the Battle of Belmont (Nov. 7, 1861) by discussing Kentucky’s self-proclaimed neutrality early in the Civil War, and how the Confederate move to seize Columbus, KY pushed the Bluegrass State off the fence and into the Union camp.


Our book recommendation for this episode is Decision in the Heartland: The Civil War in the West by Steven E. Woodworth.

“Woodworth presents with precision and clarity a comprehensive overview of the war in the West.  Penned with a unique level of intimacy and a highly focused perspective based on years of research and analysis, the book weaves a captivating narrative and is a delightfully good read.” ~ Journal of American History


Listen to Episode 81: MyOldKentuckyHome