In this episode we present an interview with Jeff Shaara, author of Gods and Generals and many other books of historical fiction. Jeff is introduced by Sarah Kay Bierle Education Coordinator at the American Battlefield Trust, and interviewed by Chris Mackowski, a Copie Hill Civil War Fellow at the American Battlefield Trust and the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Emerging Civil War.
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76: Sudley Springs & Matthews Hill at Manassas
The little hamlet around Sudley Church hosted troops during two battles and was a hospital in between, as well as a popular photography spot for locals. Garry Adelman summarizes it all!
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75: First Manassas - The Armies Arrive at The Stone Bridge
Garry Adelman sets the scene for the beginning of the Civil War in the Eastern Theater, and explains how the Union and Confederate armies came to clash outside of Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861.
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74: Port Hudson - The Forgotten Siege of the Vicksburg Campaign
One of the most photographed battles of the Civil War, Port Hudson is not well remembered. In this episode, Garry Adelman heads down to Louisiana to discover the southern end of the Vicksburg Campaign at the Port Hudson State Historic Site where he is joined by special guest Daniel Goyer.
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73: Civil War Artifacts at the Museum of Mississippi History
We continue our tour of Vicksburg museums at the Museum of Mississippi History in Jackson, MS to check out their incredible Civil War collection. Explore more of the Museum of Mississippi History: www.mmh.mdah.ms.gov.
Join us on a journey to the key battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, unraveling the tales of valor, sacrifice, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. We'll delve into some of the most significant chapters in American history, bringing the past to life with a unique blend of storytelling, expert analysis, and on-site exploration.