Stories of the Civil War

Stories of the Civil War

Stories of the Civil War is a narrative‑driven history podcast that brings the tumult, tragedy, and triumph of America’s defining conflict to life—one human‑scale story at a time. Hosted by historian‑researcher Chris Mowery, each episode blends meticulous scholarship with vivid, emotionally resonant storytelling to place you on the smoke‑shrouded battlefields, in the candle‑lit tents, and at the kitchen tables where the war’s fate—and the nation’s future—were decided. Whether you’re a seasoned Civil War enthusiast or discovering this chapter of history for the first time, Stories of the Civil War offers a compelling, immersive journey that honors the voices of ordinary soldiers and civilians while illuminating the grand strategy that shaped the conflict. Subscribe today—no reenactments, no sound effects, just authentic, heartfelt narration that lets the past speak for itself.

Episodes

July 8, 2025 34 mins
In this gripping second episode of The Saltville Raid, we follow General George Stoneman’s relentless cavalry raid through snowbound Appalachia in December 1864. With brutal efficiency and poetic devastation, Union forces descend upon the Confederate saltworks at Saltville, Virginia—obliterating the South’s last critical supply of salt. Told with immersive detail and haunting firsthand accounts, this episode captures the raid’s tac...
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In this powerful episode of Stories of the Civil War, host Chris Mowery guides listeners into the heart of a brutal and often overlooked campaign—the Saltville Raid of 1864. What began as a strategic push to cripple the Confederacy’s vital saltworks spiraled into a desperate mountain battle and one of the war’s darkest atrocities. From the high-stakes Union assault led by “Butcher” Burbridge to the grim aftermath known as the Saltv...
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In December 1862, amidst one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles, a young Confederate sergeant named Richard Rowland Kirkland stepped beyond the protection of his lines to bring water and comfort to wounded Union soldiers. Known as the "Angel of Marye’s Heights," Kirkland’s remarkable act of compassion became a symbol of humanity amidst brutal conflict. In this episode, Chris Mowery takes you onto the frozen battlefield of Frederi...
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In this episode of Stories of the Civil War, host Chris Mowery traces the astonishing journey of John Alexander Logan—from fiery Illinois congressman and staunch anti-abolitionist to one of the Union’s most fearless generals and the founder of what we now know as Memorial Day. Follow Logan as he sheds the title “Dirty-Work Logan” earned from enforcing fugitive slave laws, and earns the nickname “Black Jack” on the battlefield. From...
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