The Civil War & Reconstruction

The Civil War & Reconstruction

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

Episodes

#515- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourteenth)

January 4, 2026 • 24 mins
In which Kennesaw Mountain enters the discussion, Polk is killed, and there's a fight at Kolb's Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#514- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Thirteenth)

December 21, 2025 • 34 mins
In which we discuss three changes that took place in the campaign over late May/early June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#513- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Twelfth)

December 7, 2025 • 32 mins
In which the Federals swing away from the railroad, out into the north Georgia countryside, and there are sharp fights at New Hope Church and Pickett's Mill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#512- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eleventh)

November 23, 2025 • 27 mins
In which the Confederates fall back, fall back again, have a very bad day at Cassville, then fall back again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#511- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Tenth)

November 16, 2025 • 24 mins
In which the armies face off at Resaca, and the pattern of operations for the next couple of months is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#510- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Ninth)

November 2, 2025 • 28 mins
In which the Federals seize Snake Creek Gap and score a major success at the start of the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#509- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Eighth)

October 26, 2025 • 29 mins
In which Sherman & Johnston get the opposing armies into position for the start of the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#508- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventh)

October 19, 2025 • 29 mins
In which we look at the geography of the region where the Atlanta Campaign would open, and how it influenced Sherman's strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#507- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixth)

October 12, 2025 • 27 mins
In which we take a closer look at the opposing armies, and discuss their strengths & weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#506- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifth)

October 5, 2025 • 25 mins
In which we look at the importance of logistics, and the Western & Atlantic Railroad in particular, to the spring campaign in north Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#505- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourth)

September 14, 2025 • 26 mins
In which the Federals discover an important piece of in formation, and the command woes continue in the Confederates' Army of Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#504- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Third)

September 7, 2025 • 19 mins
In which we continue setting the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#503- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Second)

August 31, 2025 • 33 mins
In which we continue to set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#502- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the First)

August 24, 2025 • 32 mins
In which we begin to set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#501- THE OVERLAND CAMPAIGN: A Conclusion

August 17, 2025 • 47 mins
In which we wrap-up our look at the Overland Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#500- COLD HARBOR (Part the Third)

August 10, 2025 • 44 mins
In which we look at the bloody & futile Federal assaults on June 3, 1864, at Cold Harbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#499- COLD HARBOR (Part the Second)

August 3, 2025 • 26 mins
In which we continue to look at the maneuvering & fighting that preceded the (in)famous Federal attack at Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#498- COLD HARBOR (Part the First)

July 27, 2025 • 28 mins
In which we set the stage for the famous fight at Cold Harbor between the two armies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#497- THE PRESIDENT THINKS VERY HIGHLY OF WHAT GRANT HAS DONE

July 13, 2025 • 30 mins
In which we look at what was being purchased by all the death & suffering during the Overland Campaign in Virginia in the spring of 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#496- STEPPING INTO HELL: The Soldier's Ordeal During the Overland Campaign

July 6, 2025 • 30 mins
In which we look at the physical misery & psychological strain endured by the soldiers during the Overland Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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