In this episode, we discuss the Burning of the Shenandoah Valley which happened in late September - early October 1864.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Jonesboro - one of the final large battles before the fall of Atlanta to Union forces on September 2, 1864.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are back in the Eastern Theatre! In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Reams Station, fought on August 25, 1864.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode, we look at the first battle in which the Confederate Army of Tennessee fought under the command of General John Bell Hood.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

For the first time ever, we are recording on location! We were able to record this episode from Grant Hall on Fort McNair which is the place where the Lincoln Conspiracy trial took place in 1865. We are joined by guests Adam Oler, Michael Kauffman (author of "American Brutus") and Kim Holien. Huge thanks to them for joining us to have this discussi…

In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Gaines' Mill, fought on June 27, 1862.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss a very much under-appreciated and underrated General - Lew Wallace!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are joined by Dave Taylor of the excellent Lincoln assassination related blog "Lincoln Conspirators" ( https://lincolnconspirators.com/ )to discuss the Apple TV series "Manhunt".โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are happy to be joined by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo to discuss his new book "Voices from Gettysburg", which will be released on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Huge thanks to Dr. Guelzo for joining us!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the Siege of Yorktown, part of the Peninsula Campaignโดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode, we discuss a battle not talked about but which has repercussions for things like the Vicksburg Campaign - the Battle of Island No. 10.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode, we discuss the life of Confederate General Patrick R. Cleburne.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode, we discuss the Union Irish Brigade.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

Since it's Valentine's Day, we decided to tell the story of Union General John F. Reynolds and his secret fiancee Kate Hewitt. In this episode, we also discuss the journey that Reynolds body had to take in order to get back to Lancaster, PA after he was killed on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.…

In which we discuss the very fascinating story of the H.L. Hunley!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode we discuss the Bureau of Military Information aka the BMI, which is one of the changes that General Joe Hooker made to the Army of the Potomac after he takes over in late January 1863. We zero in specifically on the role the BMI plays in the Battle of the Gettysburg.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode, we discuss Confederate General Hiram B. Granbury.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth R. Varon to discuss her new book "James Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South"โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are live from the Boo Barn for our 4th annual Halloween Spooktacular with our awesome friend Jen Price! Join us to hear some Civil War ghost stories and some history too. Happy Halloween!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the Battle of Bristoe Station, an often overlooked battle post-Gettysburg 1863 battle.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the battle that happens immediately after Antietam!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the actions of Colonel Robert H. Minty and Colonel John T. Wilder at Reed's Bridge & Alexander's Bridge on September 18, 1863, the first day of the Battle of Chickamauga.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the Battle of Cheat Mountain. An early battle of the Civil War, it features General Robert E. Lee and people might be surprised to learn about how the south felt about him before and after this battle.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we talk about the Battle of the Crater which happened July 30, 1864.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we talk about the New York City Draft Riots, which occurred from July 13 - 16, 1863.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we (finally) discuss Union General Oliver Otis Howard. Huge thanks to Lincoln Memorial University Archives, Bowdoin College & Howard University for resources we used in researching this episode! All 3 institutions have amazing archival collections about Howard.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are back in the eastern theatre to discuss the Battle of Cold Harbor.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We go back to the western theatre to discuss the second most deadliest battle in the Atlanta Campaign - Pickett's Mill.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We conclude our discussion on the Battle of Spotsylvania.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss Spotsylvania Part 1!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are joined by Dr. Peter Carmichael of Gettysburg College and Civil War Institute to discuss the letters of Confederate soldier John Futch.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We discuss the 1861 Baltimore Riots, also known as the Pratt Street Riots.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are joined by our friend and living historian MJ Henion to talk about Civil War spy Pauline Cushman!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are joined by President and CEO of Gettysburg Foundation, Wayne Motts, to talk about all the awesome stuff the foundation does!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

This week, we talk about Dahlgren's Raid and the Dahlgren Affair.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the amazing but not so well known story of Robert Smalls.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

For our 100th episode, we are joined by author Alexander Rose to discuss Confederate naval espionage in England during the Civil War, which is the topic of his new book "The Lion and The Fox". Anyone familiar with the AMC series "Turn" will be familiar as he is the author of the book the TV series was based off of and he was also the producer and w…

In which we discuss General William S. Rosecrans.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss what some of the New Years Resolutions might have been for Civil War Generals.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In this episode, we discuss the life of Robert E. Lee after the Civil War, including his time as President of Washington College.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We discuss the final battle in the Battle for Chattanooga - Ringgold Gap. Cleburne has one of his best days in the Civil War and General Hooker has one of his worst.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We are joined by the awesome Jen Price to talk Civil War ghost stories (yes, history is included and they're not BS!).โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we talk John Mosby!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the famous Lost Order 191. Fun fact - it was not the first lost order.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

This week, we welcome Brett & Dane from the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA. We have a great discussion with them about what got them into the Civil War, the museum & what it's like to work there, some of their favorite artifacts & what upcoming events they have. Huge thanks to them for joining us!…

We are back after a bit of a hiatus. This week, we are talking Colonel David Ireland & the 137th NY. Also - when we saw episode 92 in this episode, we mean episode 91. Sorry for the confusion, y'all!โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

In which we discuss the 54th Massachusetts.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We conclude our discussion of the Tullahoma Campaign.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

Part 1 of our 2 part discussion on the not often discussed Tullahoma Campaign.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub

We've had a cavalry theme for the last couple epsiodes so we figure why not stick with that! This week, we discuss Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, one of the more colorful characters of the Civil War.โดย civilwarbreakfastclub