The Civil War (1861-1865): A History Podcast

In which we start to set the stage for McClellan's Peninsula Campaign...

Direct download: CivilWar126.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 6:25pm MDT

In which we conclude our discussion of the campaign and battle of Shiloh.

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Category:History -- posted at: 7:14pm MDT

In which we look at the second day's fighting at the Battle of Shiloh. The battle took place over April 6-7, 1862.  This is the next-to-last episode in our Shiloh story arc (so we'll wrap things up next week!).

Direct download: CivilWar124.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 5:20pm MDT

The "Lick 'Em Tomorrow Though" Episode

In which we continue telling the story of the Battle of Shiloh, which took place over April 6-7, 1862.

Direct download: CivilWar123.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 6:16pm MDT

In which we continue telling the story of the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on April 6-7, 1862. In this episode we look at the legend of the Hornets' Nest and then discuss the formation of Grant's last line of defense.

Direct download: CivilWar122.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 6:18pm MDT

In which we continue to tell the story of the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on April 6-7, 1862. In this episode we talk about the collapse of the Hornets' Nest.

Direct download: CivilWar121.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 4:01pm MDT

In which we continue telling the story of the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on April 6-7, 1862.

Direct download: CW120.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:36pm MDT

In which we continue to tell the story of the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on April 6-7, 1862.  In this episode we discuss Sherman & McClernand's counterattack on the Union right, and we also look at the wayward march of Lew Wallace's Third Division.

Direct download: CivilWar119.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 5:26pm MDT

In which we continue to tell the story of the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on April 6-7, 1862.

Direct download: CivilWar118.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:05pm MDT

In which we discuss the death of the Confederate army's commanding general, Albert Sidney Johnston, during the Battle of Shiloh.

Direct download: CivilWar117.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 7:46pm MDT