American Military History Podcast

American Military History Podcast

Join amateur military historian podcaster Justin Johnson as he covers the military history of America in the American Military History Podcast. Covering America’s Military History from the Revolutionary War through current day conflicts. New episodes release every Thursday. Subscribe on iTunes to stay up to date.

Episodes

Lee’s Special Order and South Mountain

April 25, 2019 • 25 mins
Robert E Lee and Special Order 191 and 3 "Gap" battles at the Battle of South Mountain
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Author Interview: Veronica Kirin – Stories of Elders

December 26, 2018 • 69 mins
Interview with Amazon Best Selling Author Veronica Kirin and her book: Stories of Elders
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Second Battle of Bull Run (Part 2)

December 10, 2018 • 58 mins
We continue our conversations of day 2 and day of Second Bull Run / Second Manassas and talk about the fallout of the battle.
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Second Battle of Bull Run (Pt I)

November 19, 2018 • 29 mins
We return to Manassas for "round 2" with the second Battle of Bull Run / Manassas
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Seven Days Battle

October 25, 2018 • 30 mins
Seven Days of fighting in late June and early July would change the face of the Civil War - as Robert E Lee assumed command of the Confederates and launched an offensive against the Union forces surrounding Richmond
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Robert E. Lee

October 11, 2018 • 67 mins
Let's take a look at the life of the Confederate General Robert E Lee
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Hanover Courthouse & Seven Pines

August 31, 2018 • 40 mins
Back over in the Virginia Peninsula Campaign, we'll talk about the battle that brings Robert E Lee into command of the Confederate army
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Stonewall Jackon’s Valley Campaign

August 16, 2018 • 70 mins
In the spring/summer of 1862 - Stonewall Jackson lead an audacious and stunning campaign that propelled him to military fame in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. In this episode, we'll cover that entire campaign!
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How can I draw my sword upon Virginia?

August 2, 2018 • 33 mins
Let's jump over from Mississippi to Virginia to talk a little bit about the Peninsula Captain of the Civil War.
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The Siege of Corinth

July 19, 2018 • 43 mins
With both sides still reeling from Shiloh - the Union army advances on the retreating Confederate army with hopes of capturing both it - and the railroad junctions at Cornith
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The Battle of Shiloh

July 4, 2018 • 92 mins
Shiloh means "Place of Peace" in Hebrew - which was a complete misnomer for two days in April of 1862 as the Union and Confederate armies slugged it out in what was the first "great battle" of the war
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Merrimack (Virginia) vs Monitor

May 24, 2018 • 52 mins
In this episode we learn about the famous naval battle between the Virginia and the Monitor - oh you thought it was the Merrimack? You're both right and wrong. Tune in to find out the details.
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Scott’s Anaconda don’t want none…

May 3, 2018 • 42 mins
This week we'll talk about Winfield's Scott's retirement, his impact on the soldiers of the Civil War (based upon his experiences in the Mexican American War) and his final plan that was implemented the Anaconda Plan - as well as three naval battles in North & South Carolina and Lousiana that resulted as a part of that plan. 
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McClellan’s Reign & Ball’s Bluff

April 19, 2018 • 49 mins
Lincoln brings in his third "man of destiny" with George McClellan - who actually does some good - but not without conflict from his former mentor Winfield Scott
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Wilson’s Creek and Lincoln’s Command Woes – CW Pt 5

March 16, 2018 • 50 mins
After Manassas Lincoln faced several "interesting" command choices in Kentucky and Missouri - and we also see what happens at the battle of Wilson's Creek
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The Fire is Light… Battle of Manassas / Bull Run – CW Pt 4

March 1, 2018 • 66 mins
The fire has been light, and American history will change forever. Union and Confederate troops converge at Manassas Junction
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3 Sparks to Light the Fire – Civil War Pt 3

February 15, 2018 • 41 mins
This week's episode moves us closer to the first major battle of the Civil War - Bull Run/First Manasas, but did you know that Bull Run wasn't exactly the first battle of the war? You'll learn which one was this week.
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Fort Sumter Fallout & Army Organization – Civil War Pt 2

February 1, 2018 • 65 mins
The short 2 months (ish) period after Fort Sumter brought with it A LOT of action is gearing up for the war on both sides. We'll talk about those as well as how the armies were organized and how some of those organizations have made it into the modern day armed forces
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The Coming Storm – Civil War: Part 1

January 18, 2018 • 54 mins
We discuss the causes and some triggering actions for the start of the Civil War and discuss the siege of Fort Sumter
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Introducing American History Tellers

January 3, 2018 • 10 mins
Every part of your life can be traced to our shared history, but how well do you know the real stories of our nation? American History Tellers takes you to the events, times, and the people that shaped America and Americans, and they’ll show you how American history affected the people that lived before you, and affects you today.
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