In which we take a quick look at the story behind the Confederacy's famous battle flag, and also the history behind each of the Confederate States of America's three national flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we conclude our discussion of the First Battle of Manassas (July 21, 1861), looking at the Federal army's retreat and the failure of the Confederates to pursue, and then we offer some final thoughts on the war's first major battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we continue with our discussion of the First Battle of Manassas (July 21, 1861), looking at the fight for Henry Hill, and then we move over to the action at Chinn Ridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we continue with our discussion of the First Battle of Manassas (July 21, 1861), looking at the start of the pivotal fight for Henry Hill. Plus, we see how Stonewall Jackson got his famous nickname. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we continue with our discussion of the First Battle of Manassas (July 21, 1861), looking at how McDowell failed to maintain the initiative after he seized Matthews Hill, and as a result the Confederates had time to forge a defensive line on Henry Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we cover the start of the First Battle of Manassas (July 21, 1861)- including the Federals' flanking march to Sudley Ford and the fight for Matthews Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we cover the affair at Blackburn's Ford on July 18, 1861. Plus, we look at McDowell's decision to change his plan and attempt to turn the Confederate left flank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we look at the start of the campaign that culminates with the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we set the stage for the beginning of the campaign that culminates with the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we look at why Northern & Southern men signed up to fight at the beginning of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we look at the importance of horses & mules to Civil War armies. Plus, we talk about Robert E Lee's horse- Traveller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we discuss the decision to declare runaway slaves "contraband of war," and then we look at the Battle of Big Bethel which took place on June 10, 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we cover the third Civil War combat arm: the artillery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we give some book and other recommendations for the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln giving Gettysburg Address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we look at another one of the three Civil War combat arms: the cavalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we conclude our discussion of Civil War infantry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we discuss the principal shoulder arm used by Union & Confederate infantrymen during the Civil War: the rifle-musket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we use several episodes to talk about the three combat arms of the Civil War- the infantry, cavalry, & artillery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we start off with a short bio of George McClellan, and then get to the continuation of the action in northwest Virginia with the Battle of Rich Mountain (July 11, 1861). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we look at the clash between Union & Confederate forces at Fairfax Court House in northeast Virginia on June 1, 1861... and the Union surprise attack at Philippi in northwest Virginia on June 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we look at the fate that befell Arlington, the mansion and estate that was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family before the start of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we discuss the Confederate and Union war aims & strategy at the beginning of the Civil War. Plus, we look at the Union's move in May 1861 to seize Alexandria, Virginia- just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we use this episode to give a short biography of Robert E Lee's life, up to April 1861 when he resigned his commision in the U.S. Army and took command of Virginia's military forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we discuss the April 19, 1861 proclamation by which Abraham Lincoln declared a blockade of the Confederacy. And we also look at the Confederate seizure of the important Gosport navy yard a few days later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we wrap up our discussion of the dark days in April 1861 when Washington, DC was cut off from the North and in danger from Confederate invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we relate the events in the dark days of April 1861, when Washington DC was cut off from the loyal states of the North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we talk about Abraham Lincoln's April 15th call for 75,000 militia to suppress the rebellion, and the subsequent secession of Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, & North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we discuss the bombardment of Sumter by the Confederate artillery batteries, and then the fort's evacuation by Major Robert Anderson & his men on April 14, 1861. Before the conclusion of the episode, we also tackle the questions: "What caused secession?" and "What caused the war?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we discuss Lincoln's relief expedition to Fort Sumter, the Confederate government's decision to reduce the fort, and the opening shot of the bombardment on April 12, 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which we continue our discussion of the escalating crisis over the possession of Fort Sumter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
