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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In which we look at the care of the large numbers of wounded during the Overland Campaign, how both sides dealt with the many enemy soldiers taken captive, and what happened with the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 8, 2025 35 mins
In which Lee sees an opportunity to strike Warren's Fifth Corps, and Grant tries to (once again) maneuver around Lee's right and draw him into battle in the open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In which the two armies leave the North Anna behind, and there is a clash at Haw's Shop on May 28, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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