War Between Brothers

War Between Brothers

War Between Brothers is a history podcast hosted by Josh Blanchard that takes listeners deep into the American Civil War—told from the Southern perspective. Through storytelling, firsthand accounts, and thoughtful analysis, Josh explores the causes, conflicts, and consequences of the war that tore a nation apart. This podcast doesn't aim to glorify or condemn, but to understand. What drove ordinary Southerners to fight? How did they view the Union, slavery, states’ rights, and their way of life? And how has that legacy shaped the South today? Whether you're a student of history or just curious about the human side of America’s most brutal conflict, War Between Brothers offers a fresh, honest look at a war that still echoes through the present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 13, 2025 12 mins


In this episode of War Between Brothers, we dive into the Peninsula Campaign—Union General George B. McClellan’s grand plan to end the Civil War swiftly by capturing Richmond. Launched in the spring of 1862, this ambitious operation saw the massive Army of the Potomac sail to Virginia’s York-James Peninsula, aiming to outflank the Confederates and strike a decisive blow. But what unfolded was a campaign plagued by hesitation, ...

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In this episode of War Between Brothers, we take a deep dive into the First Battle of Bull Run — the bloody clash that shattered any illusions of a short Civil War. Fought on July 21, 1861, just miles from Washington, D.C., this battle marked the first major confrontation between Union and Confederate forces. We’ll explore the chaotic strategies, the inexperienced soldiers thrown into the fire, and how the shocking Confederate vict...

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In this pivotal episode of War Between Brothers, we journey to the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, where the first shots of the American Civil War rang out at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. What led to this explosive confrontation? Why did a seemingly minor military outpost become the flashpoint for a national crisis? We’ll uncover the mounting tensions between North and South, the political standoff between President Lincoln...

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In the premiere episode of War Between Brothers, host Josh Blanchard dives into the roots of the American Civil War, exploring how rising tensions between North and South boiled over into open conflict. Told from the Southern perspective, this episode unpacks the economic, political, and cultural forces that shaped Southern identity—and fueled fears of losing it. From the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act and Bleeding Kansas to the ...

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