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The War in the West - The Battle of Belmont

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 63:40


In this episode, Dan Masters and I take a look at the Battle of Belmont.https://dan-masters-civil-war.blogspot.com/p/dan-masters-civil-war-research-log.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Battle-Belmont-Grant-Strikes-America/dp/080785896Xthecivilwarcenter.org

The War in the West - Background

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 78:32


Today we begin our new series on the War in the West with author Dan Masters!We explore the lead up to the war and strategically set up the standoff in the western states.https://dan-masters-civil-war.blogspot.com/

A Battle Above the Clouds - The Battle of Chattanooga

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 13:54


In this episode, host Andrew Lucien recounts the Battle of Chattanooga.

Dr. Lloyd Klein - Civil War Q&A: A Knowledge Challenge Handbook

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 53:05


In this episode Dr. Klein and I discuss his new book Civil War Q&A: A Knowledge Challenge Handbook.Pick up a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Knowledge-Challenge-Handbook/dp/1476691231

Civil War Seattle - Richard Heisler (Tour Guide)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 64:58


Today we sit down with Richard Heisler to talk about his tour business: Civil War Seattle.Support Richard here: https://www.civilwarseattle.com/Learn more: thecivilwarcenter.comPatreon https://www.patreon.com/civilwarcenter

Battle of Stones River - Dan Masters (Author & Publisher)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 137:17


Today we sit down with Dan Masters to discuss the Battle of Stones River. We analyze the lead up to the battle, the battle itself and the aftermath.Support/Contact Dan: https://columbianarsenal.com/Dan's blog: https://dan-masters-civil-war.blogspot.com/Learn more: thecivilwarcenter.comGet early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/civilwarcenter

The War in Georgia (Day by Day) - Michael K. Shaffer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 76:57


Today we sit down with author Michael K. Shaffer to discuss his book Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia, the war in Georgia, what it was like to write this book and much more!Learn more about Michael here: www.civilwarhistorian.netBuy his book here: https://amzn.to/3gUF9Q9Learn more: thecivilwarcenter.comGet early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/civilwarcenter

Georgia Battlefield Preservation - Charlie Crawford (Georgia Battlefields Association)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 59:52


Today we sit down with Charlie Crawford of the Georgia Battlefields Association. We discuss the war in Georgia, battlefield preservation, and much more!Georgia Battlefields Association: http://www.georgiabattlefields.org/home.aspxLearn More: thecivilwarcenter.comGet early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/civilwarcenter

Writing & Publishing Civil War Books - Theodore P. Savas (Author & Publisher)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 56:09


Today we sit down with Theodore P. Savas to discuss his Civil War publishing company and how to write, how to get published, his book collection, music, and much more!Savas Beatie: https://www.savasbeatie.com/Learn More: thecivilwarcenter.comGet early access to episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/civilwarcenter

Civil War Reenacting & More! - Doug Wilson (Reenactor & Radio Host)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 74:35


Today we sit down with Doug Wilson to discuss reenacting. We talk about what reenacting is about, how it got its start, what to expect, and much more!Learn more: thecivilwarcenter.com

The Civil War and the UK - Darren Rawlings (ACW & UK History Founder)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 74:20


Today we sit down with Darren Rawlings from the UK to discuss the American Civil War from the UK perspective. We discussed a wide variety of topics including Darren's ACW & UK History Page and Podcast which can be found here:https://linktr.ee/Dazrawlings?fbclid=IwAR0yMVq2boa7Si_M0P8WiU33HBSYJXBiySzpS2tTz1Ux4Xa-MGXgURzeuasTo sign-up for The Civil War Center Roundtable, click here: https://thecivilwarcenter.com/the-civil-war-center-roundtable-civil-war-roundtable/To learn more, visit our site now: thecivilwarcenter.com

Lincoln: The Fire of Genius - David J. Kent (Scientist and Author)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 70:42


Today we sat down with David J. Kent to discuss his new book: Lincoln: The Fire of Genius. In this discussion we cover Lincoln, his life, and his relationship with science.Purchase Lincoln: The Fire of Genius here: https://amzn.to/3zHnWQATo learn more: thecivilwarcenter.com

Lincoln's Greatcoat: The Unlikely Odyssey of a Presidential Relic - Reignette Chilton (Author)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 54:32


Today we are joined by author Reignette Chilton. Reignette is the author of Lincoln's Greatcoat: The Unlikely Odyssey of a Presidential Relic. In this episode we discuss her book and the journey of the president's coat he wore for his second inaugural address and the night he was murdered at Ford's Theatre.Purchase Reignette's book here:https://amzn.to/3UoIjdgTo learn more:thecivilwarcenter.com

Battlefield Preservation - Tom Van Winkle (Central Virginia Battlefields Trust)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 55:32


In this episode we sat down with Tom Van Winkle of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust. We discussed several key Civil War battles such as Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Courthouse. We also discussed how the trust helps to preserve these battlefields and the work that they do.Free VPN: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100468596-15128354Central Virginia Battlefields Trust: https://www.cvbt.org/

The War for the Common Soldier - Dr. Peter Carmichael (Gettysburg College Professor & Author)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 51:18


Today we are joined by Dr. Peter Carmichael of Gettysburg College. In this episode, we discuss his new book, The War for the Common Soldier, and much more!Head to https://thecivilwarcenter.com to learn more and to pick up a commemorative Civil War coin!More info at https://www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute

African-Americans & Abraham Lincoln - Dr. Jonathan White (Professor and Author)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 61:10


Today we sat down with Dr. Jonathan White of Christopher Newport University. Dr. White has written several books on African-Americans and Lincoln.In this episode, we discuss the shifting relationship between African-Americas and Abraham Lincoln and look at the lasting impact this had on the nation.Please like, share and subscribe and head to www.thecivilwarcenter.com to learn more!

Karl Marx and the Civil War - Dr. Andrew Hartman (Illinois State University Professor and Author)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 59:10


Today we are joined by Dr. Andrew Hartman of Illinois State University. Dr. Hartman joins us to discuss Karl Marx and the Civil War.Marx had a much larger impact on the Civil War than many realize and we dive into this impact in today's episode.Dr. Hartman is currently working on a book titled Karl Marx and America.

The Summer of 1864 - Dr. Simpson - Arizona State University and Author

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 83:52


Today, Dr. Brooks Simpson of Arizona State University joins us to discuss the summer of 1864. Dr. Simpson has written many books on the Civil War and is currently a professor at the university.In this discussion, we talk about Grant's Overland Campaign, the Battle of Atlanta, and the election of 1864.

Part 2 - Interview with Robert E. Lee Himself (Dr. Paul Lewanski) - Gettysburg and more!

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 47:57


In this episode, we continue our discussion with Robert E. Lee himself. We are actually joined by living historian Dr. Paul Lewanski who joins us as Robert E. Lee to talk about the Gettysburg campaign, the remainder of the war, and his life after the war.Next week we will talk with Dr. Simpson of Arizona State University on the Summer of 1864.Please rate, subscribe, and share!

Interview with Robert E. Lee Himself! (Dr. Paul Lewanski) - Early life and Civil War

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 80:00


Today we are joined by Robert E. Lee himself! Actually, we are joined by Dr. Paul Lewanski. Dr. Lewanski is the premier West Coast Robert E. Lee living historian. He portrays Lee across the state of California and extensively researches the general.In this episode, we discuss Lee's early life through the battle of Chancellorsville.Please rate, share, and subscribe.We hope to see you next week!

Grant's Presidency - the good, the bad, and the legacy with U.S. Grant park ranger Nick Sacco

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 66:52


Nick Sacco is a park ranger at the Ulysses S. Grant national historic site in St. Louis, Missouri. He joins us today to discuss Grant's presidency. Grant has a complicated legacy that has been evolving in recent years. In this discussion, we dive into the good and bad of the president and discuss how he should be remembered today.

Pt. 2 - Interview with Ulysses S. Grant Himself! (Dr. Curt Fields) - 200th Birthday Celebration

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 66:00


Today, we are again chatting with Ulysses S. Grant (Dr. Curt Fields). Today, we discuss his presidency and his 200th birthday! We hope you enjoy this chat and continue to learn about the legendary general.

Interview with Ulysses S. Grant Himself! (Dr. Curt Fields) - 200th Birthday Celebration

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 68:33


In this episode, we sat down with Ulysses S. Grant himself! Well, sort of. We actually spoke with Dr. Curt Fields. Dr. Fields is the leading living historian of Ulysses S. Grant in the world. In this interview, Dr. Fields talks in first-person as the general. We cover a variety of topics and leave off at the end of the war.

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