Battles Of The American Civil War

Battles Of The American Civil War

The bloodiest war on American soil. States vs. States. Brothers vs. Brothers. There were over 380 official battles in the Civil War and we are here to re-live every single one of them. We mix our blend of non PC, humor and fun banter to give you a Civil War podcast like you have never heard before! Welcome to Battles Of The American Civil War!

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August 19, 2025 74 mins
Step back into the Civil War and uncover the story of Burnside’s North Carolina Expedition. In early 1862, Union General Ambrose Burnside led a bold amphibious campaign along the North Carolina coast, capturing key ports, forts, and towns. This expedition not only gave the Union control over vital waterways but also paved the way for future operations in the south.

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Daniel Sickles lived one of the wildest, most controversial lives of the Civil War era. From murdering his wife’s lover on the streets of Washington D.C.—and getting away with it—to nearly destroying the Union line at Gettysburg after defying orders, Sickles was never far from scandal or history. A Tammany Hall politician, diplomat, general, and schemer, his story is a mix of ambition, recklessness, and sheer audacity.

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She wore trousers in a world that demanded corsets. She performed battlefield surgeries when women weren’t even allowed to vote. And she became the only woman in U.S. history to receive the Medal of Honor. This is the incredible, untold story of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker—a Civil War surgeon, women's rights activist, and absolute icon of unapologetic rebellion.

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August 1, 2025 60 mins
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston was one of the Civil War's most complex and controversial commanders. Known for his cautious strategies, tense relationship with Jefferson Davis, and deep respect from both Union and Confederate leaders, Johnston’s legacy is anything but simple. From early battles to his dramatic surrender to Sherman, this episode explores the life, leadership, and lasting impact of a man who tried to outthink...
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Joshua Chamberlain was more than just the hero of Gettysburg—he was a war hero, four-term governor, college president, and the man who faced down an armed political mob in Maine. From battlefield bravery to political chaos, discover the full, wild story of one of America's most underrated legends.

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July 18, 2025 65 mins
Braxton Bragg was a Confederate general known for his role in key Civil War battles like Perryville, Stones River, and Chickamauga. A West Point graduate and Mexican-American War veteran, Bragg’s career was marked by early success and later controversy, often clashing with his own officers. This video covers the highs and lows of one of the Civil War’s most debated commanders.

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William Starke Rosecrans was a brilliant Civil War general, inventor, and politician. Known for victories at Iuka, Corinth, and Stones River, he outmaneuvered Confederate forces in Tennessee before suffering a major defeat at Chickamauga. Clashing with Ulysses S. Grant and others, his military career ended in controversy. After the war, he served in politics and was elected to Congress from California. Discover the rise, fall, and ...
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July 4, 2025 30 mins
As the United States expanded westward and the debate over slavery intensified, the Kansas Territory became the epicenter of a brutal ideological and political conflict. Known as Bleeding Kansas, this violent and chaotic period between 1854 and 1861 marked the nation’s descent toward civil war.

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We profile Nathan Bedford Forrest, a polarizing figure who rose from a Tennessee slave trader to a Confederate cavalry general and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Before the Civil War, Forrest amassed wealth through slave trading, real estate, and cotton plantations. Enlisting as a private in 1861, he became a general, earning the nickname "Wizard of the Saddle" for innovative cavalry tactics. His role in the 1864 Fort ...
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This week Dive we cover George Armstrong Custer, one of America’s most iconic and polarizing military figures. From his roots in New Rumley, Ohio, to his daring exploits as a Civil War cavalry commander and his infamous "Last Stand" at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, this video explores Custer’s life, military career, and enduring legacy.

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We dive into John Brown’s audacious raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, a pivotal moment that ignited tensions leading to the Civil War. From his secretive preparations at the Kennedy Farmhouse under the alias Isaac Smith to his bold attempt to seize the U.S. Armory, we explore Brown’s plan to arm enslaved people and strike fear into the heart of the South.

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This week, we cover General Albert Sidney Johnston, a distinguished military officer who served in the Texian Army, United States Army, and Confederate States Army. From his early days at West Point to his heroic actions in the Black Hawk War, Texas-Indian Wars, Mexican-American War, Utah War, and his ultimate sacrifice at the Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War, Johnston’s 34-year career was marked by courage and leader...
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May 29, 2025 93 mins
We cover the controversial life of John Charles Frémont, the "Pathfinder of the Rocky Mountains"! From his scandalous beginnings in Savannah, Georgia, to his daring expeditions mapping the American West, Frémont’s story is a rollercoaster of adventure, ambition, and drama. As a U.S. Army officer, explorer, California senator, and the first Republican presidential nominee in 1856, he shaped the nation’s expansion through Manifest De...
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May 23, 2025 66 mins
On this episode we take a look at the Union Army POW Camp Douglas. Sometimes described as the "Andersonville of the North" as almost 4,500 prisoners died in the camp. Many of these deaths came from disease from the horrible living conditions inside the camp leading to Camp Douglas having a death rate of about 17%.

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We've compiled every battle we have done of the Gettysburg campaign all in one episode! Over 3 hours of the campaign from the first battle of Franklin's Crossing, the largest battle of them all, Gettysburg, up to the last of the campaign, Manassas Gap. Enjoy!

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May 16, 2025 56 mins
Dive into the thrilling story of James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart, one of the most iconic cavalry commanders of the American Civil War! Known for his daring reconnaissance missions, flamboyant style, and unwavering loyalty to the Confederacy, Stuart was the trusted "eyes and ears" of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. From his early days at West Point to his audacious raids and tragic death at the Battle of Yellow Tavern, we ...
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We take a look at Ambrose Burnside, who became Commander of the Army Of The Potomac after the dismissal of McClellan. Although well liked by his men, he is generally thought of as an incompetent leader who was promoted above his abilities, which even he admits. After the disasters of Fredericksburg and The Crater he was let go of command of the Potomac and never did anything of note for the rest of the war.

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This week we take a look at the landmark case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, which in March of 1857, the United States Supreme Court ruled that African Americans are not Citizens of the United States. The case stems from a slave named Dred Scott who sued his owner claiming that the owner took him out of state and brought him to a free state where he argued he should be free.  

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April 25, 2025 106 mins
Up next we have Robert E. Lee's "Old War Horse" James Longstreet! Known as one of the best Generals on either side of the war, Longstreet played important roles in some of the most important battles. He is also one of the few that did quite well after the war, as well as one of the few Generals to live into the 1900s.  

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April 18, 2025 48 mins
This week on Behind The Battles, we cover the most successful General of the Army Of The Potomac, George Meade. Perhaps best known as commanding the army during the victory at Gettysburg, he did not have a good reputation with his higher ups and Grant stationed himself with Meade for the remainder of the war to keep an eye on him. We will cover his pre war life, his war time contributions and of course his later life and death.  

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