The Civil War Center Podcast

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.