On this episode I'm joined by fellow history buff and living historian, Ryan Alcaino to enjoy an unscripted conversation on anything and everything related to regiments in the Civil War. We discuss reenactments, living history, favorite battlefields and books, movies, and regiments, as well as origin stories of how we got interested in American Civil War History and how the Civil War Regiments projects began. Information mentioned/referenced: Silent Machines, 2020 event by the Liberty Rifles htt...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 4Ep. 7
On this episode, I'm joined by Walter Cook and Gavin Thomas, of the Liberty Guards Mess, to discuss their living history organization, as well as the history of Florida during the Civil War: its prominent politicians, soldiers, regiments and brigades, as well as key battles and events. Information mentioned: Movie: "The Great Locomotive Chase", 1956, Fess Parker Pioneer Florida Museum, Dade City https://www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org/ Fort Clinch https://www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch Oluste...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 6
On this episode I interviewed Michael Clarke and Craig Schneider, of the Liberty Rifles, to discuss their living history organization that strives to accurately portray soldier life in the American Civil War. Many of their events feature recreations of full-scale regiments and we deep-dive into the logistics, efforts and expectation behind organizing their events. Links and further info: https://www.libertyrifles.org/ American Battlefield Trust https://www.battlefields.org/ "The Civil War Journa...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 5
NEW Gettysburg Anniversary Special! I'm joined by Eric Mohney, Executive Producer of the popular Addressing Gettysburg Podcast. We deep dive into the beginnings of the podcast as well as how Eric discovered his passion for Civil War history, and we discuss many books, regiments, soldiers and monuments at Gettysburg. This was a fun interview and hope you all enjoy too! Books and resources mentioned: Video of the charge of the 1st Minnesota, Liberty Rifles Living History https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In honor of the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, I interviewed historian Andrew Roscoe on the 24th Michigan of the famed Iron Brigade and its involvement in the battle. Taking 496 men into battle on July 1st, the regiment would muster only 99 at the conclusion, suffering over 80% casualties. Websites and recommended books: Civil War Digital Digest https://civilwardigitaldigest.com/ "The Iron Brigade," by Alan Nolan "History of the 24th Michigan of the Iron Brigade," by O.B. Curtis ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, Jeff Williams, a.k.a "The Bearded Historian" joins the show to talk about his many projects: History through Fashion, his War Movie Stickers, Social Media, and Tennessee History. We also discuss books, battlefields, and a whole lot more. Show Notes: The Bearded Historian Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Historian-101503051374617 The Bearded Historian Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeardedHistorian "The War for the Comm...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On the first inaugural interview episode, I am joined by Ivan Ingraham. We take a deep dive look into Civil War Living History and how some unique reenacting opportunities led us to a greater understanding of the Civil War soldier, as we try to portray their daily lives on campaign. We also discuss combat of the Civil War, the average soldiers, battlefields, and a whole lot of book recommendations. Books mentioned, referenced, and recommended: The works and short stories of Ambrose Bierce "A Yan...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this special Christmas Edition of the Civil War Regiments Podcast we share twelve Christmas letters written by Civil War soldiers. Some are heartwarming and others heartbreaking. A reminder that all these young men wanted to be in a better place on Christmas Day.
Dec 24, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this account, Sergeant James Kennedy, of the 100th Pennsylvania Infantry, describes the defense of Fort Sanders, during the battle on November 29, 1863. Kennedy would suffer a ghastly wound that destroyed his jaw and left him permanently disabled, ending his combat service.
Nov 25, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this account, Captain Wiley Johnson, of the 18th Mississippi Infantry, describes the attack on Fort Sanders, outside Knoxville, TN on November 29, 1863. A failed assault against strong defenses, resulting in over 800 Rebel casualties.
Nov 25, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this account of Private David Monat, of the 29th Pennsylvania Infantry, describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee (October 28-29, 1863) and how his regiment assisted in saving the right flank of the Federal line.
Oct 22, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this account, Lieutenant Richard Lewis, of the Palmetto Sharpshooters, describes the Confederate point of view of the Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee, the evening of October 28-29, 1863.
Oct 22, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 10
A message of thanks and celebration of the podcast reaching 10,000 total listens! With listeners in 6 countries, and 24 states in the US!
Oct 08, 2021•11 min
In this official report, Major Henry Abbott, of the 20th Massachusetts Infantry, describes his regiment's action, capture of enemy artillery, and trouble with friendly fire during the Battle of Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.
Oct 06, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this official report, Colonel Edward Hall, of the 46th North Carolina, describes his regiment's and brigade's actions at the Battle of Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.
Oct 06, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this account, Ormond Hupp of the 5th Indiana Light Artillery describes his ghastly wound and terrible casualties of his battery at the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky.
Oct 03, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this account, Lieutenant W.R. Moore of the 5th Tennessee Infantry describes his wounding at the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky in October 1862.
Oct 03, 2021•2 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this account, Corporal William Records, of the 72nd Indiana Infantry, writes of holding the line against Longstreet's Confederates at Chickamauga, and notes the destructive results of his regiment's Spencer repeating rifles.
Sep 19, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this account, Private William Oliphant, of the 6th Texas Infantry, writes of the horrors and carnage of battle at Chickamauga, Georgia.
Sep 19, 2021•2 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this account, Captain J. Albert Monroe, commanding Battery D, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, describes his battery moving towards the frontlines at Antietam, and encountering the many corpses and wounded of both sides on the "Bloodiest Day."
Sep 18, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this account, Private Lawrence Daffan, of the 4th Texas Infantry, describes his brigade's arrival to the cornfield on September 17, 1862 at the Battle of Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Sep 18, 2021•2 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this account, Charles Johnson, a member of the Hawkins Zouaves, 9th New York, writes of the unglorified perspective of life on the front line as a picket.
Sep 13, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this account, Surgeon Spencer Welch, of the 13th South Carolina, describes the time he partook in a wonderful meal while marching through Virginia.
Jul 26, 2020•3 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this account, Colonel Thomas Livermore, a staff officer of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, describes the time a joke went wrong while encamped outside Petersburg in 1864.
Jul 26, 2020•4 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this account, Captain George Pardee, of the 42nd Ohio, writes a letter to his wife with concern of the poor struggling families in the South, which reminded him of his own family at home.
Jul 26, 2020•3 min•Season 3Ep. 1
An excerpt of Colonel Hans Heg's recruiting speech for the 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, which consisted of Norwegian, Swede and Dane immigrants.
Jun 25, 2020•2 min
1st Sergeant William Andrews, of the 1st Georgia Regulars, writes of extreme hunger during the Invasion of Maryland in 1862, and an awkward encounter when he is caught foraging against orders.
Jun 21, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Milton McJunkin, of the 85th Pennsylvania, writes of the extreme heat and bugs which plagued his regiment while stationed at Folly Island, South Carolina.
Jun 21, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Private Henry Clay Sharkey, of the 3rd Mississippi Infantry, writes of an incident during the Atlanta Campaign when he stumbled upon a family in harm's way.
Jun 07, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Private William Tyson, of the 115th Illinois Infantry, writes of the strict rules and guidelines of being a prisoner of war at Andersonville.
Jun 07, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 21
