Have you ever wondered what drove soldiers to find solace in faith amid the horrors of war? Or how different the course of the Maryland Campaign might have been under different leadership? And what were the long-lasting wounds that the soldiers carried home with them?
I'm Terry Johnston, publisher and editor in chief of The Civil War Monitor. The American Civil War remains one of the most pivotal and complex periods in our history. While much has been written, countless fascinating questions still spark our curiosity—from understanding the key decisions that shape the conflict to pondering the compelling “what ifs” that could have changed everything.
Welcome to Civil War Curious, our new podcast series where we enlist expert historians to answer your lingering questions about the conflict. No subject is off limits, no issue too big or small. In our first season, we’ll delve into topics like soldiers’ religious faith, George McClellan’s controversial leadership during the 1862 Maryland Campaign, the tragic massacre at Fort Pillow, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain’s pivotal role at Gettysburg, and the often-overlooked issue of postwar drug addiction among veterans.
Civil War Curious premieres soon. I hope you'll join us.
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