Battles Of The American Civil War

Immediately after the Vicksburg siege ended, Grant was concerned that Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston, who was in nearby Jackson, was going to attack and attempt to retake Vicksburg. Grant orde...

7 Jul 202328min

After the huge battle of Gettysburg last episode we take a look at a couple battles happening at the same time. First up is the battle of Hunterstown on July 2nd, 1863, in which Confederate Brig. Gen...

30 Jun 202339min

We have made it to the Battle Of Gettysburg! Taking place on July 1st-3rd, it is the largest loss of life of any battle of the war. The loss by the Confederates halted Robert E. Lee's second attempt a...

23 Jun 20231h 30min

In this super short episode we have the last three battles before the incredibly hugh Battle Of Gettysburg. In the Battle of Sporting Hill on June 30th, 1863, CSA Lt. Gen. Ewell attempts to take the c...

16 Jun 202316min

This week, we have five short battles as move closer to the huge battle of Gettysburg. First up, it's the battle of Hoover's Gap on June 24th, 1863 where Union General Rosecrans drives General Bragg o...

9 Jun 202335min

This week, we have four short battles with 3 of them involving the Gettysburg campaign in whice J.E.B. Stuart is tasked with preventing Union Brig. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton from discovering Robert. E. L...

2 Jun 202324min

This week's episode we continue the Vicksburg campaign battles and head into the Gettysburg campaign. June 9th, 1863, Confederates were trying to relieve Union pressure from Vicksburg at the battle of...

26 Mai 202345min

Next up, we have another battle in the Vicksburg Campaign with the battle of Milliken's Bend that took place on June 7th, 1863 in Madison Parish, Louisiana. The Confederates mistakenly believed that G...

19 Mai 202333min