The Wabash Inn Mess

Wade Gish
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Taking it's title from the specialty book store of the same name, The Wabash Inn Mess podcast is a collaboration between three friends with a common passion for the American Civil War. The hosts maintain the belief that there are three methods to most effectively understand the military aspects of the conflict: Research, Re-creation, and Gaming. Veteran Civil War living historians Chuck Warnick, Norris Darrall, and Wade Gish will devote a portion of each episode to all three methods to help you find and sharpen the tools needed to understand the events of 1861-65, both momentous and mundane.

  1. 4d ago

    "The Thunderbolt Of The Confederacy": John Hunt Morgan With Dr. Jonathan Jackson

    The Men of The Mess are joined this week by the author of "I Rode With Morgan", Dr. Jonathan Jackson. Dr. Jackson, who sometimes writes under the pseudonym "Alexius Rex" as a tribute to his gaming days, connects with us from his home in Ohio to share the story of two of his ancestors, Lt. Roland Jackson and Lt. Mitchell Stewart II, who rode with the famous (or infamous, depending on your upbringing) Confederate cavalry commander General John Hunt Morgan. Characterized by some above the Mason-Dixon and north of the Ohio River as a "raider", a "bandit", or a "thief", General Morgan was most definitely a risk taker and not afraid to take the fight to enemy soil. No matter how you classify this cavalier of the South, the adventures he embarked on with his band of loyal troopers have left a distinct mark in the pages of Western Theater lore. The 20th anniversary edition of "I Rode With Morgan" and all of Dr. Jackson's other literary work, both historical and fiction, is available at most all book retailers, a listing of which (including links) can be found at the author's website: www.alexiusrex.com Connect with The Wabash Inn Mess via email: wabashinnmess@gmail.com Browse The Wabash Inn Mess on the web: www.wabashinnmess.com

  2. Aug 11

    Bragg Barks, Rosy Runs: Chickamauga with Lee White

    A creek in North Georgia became synonymous with on of the bloodiest battles in Civil War lore, and this week we present our first full episode dedicated to The Battle of Chickamauga. We are joined on this episode by our friend, Lee White. Lee is an interpretive ranger with the National Park Service and serves in that role at the Chickamauga National Military Park. National Park Service rangers wear many hats (more lately than ever, but that's a different episode for a different day), and Lee shares with us some of his responsibilities and duties there at Chickamauga. Of course, the discussion centers around what happened on this ground in September 1863 that makes it such an important piece of our history. Hear the story of what has become known as "The River Of Death" on this installment of The Wabash Inn Mess! Plan your visit to Chattanooga/Chickamauga National Military Park at: https://www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm Find information about the preservation of the Chickamauga Battlefield lands from the America Battlefield Trust: https://www.battlefields.org/visit/heritage-sites/chickamauga-and-chattanooga-national-military-park-chickamauga-battlefield?ms=googlepaid&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23962583936&gbraid=0AAAAADfvU_P__9ay17wZnup5Q1FfzNHu-&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOvTBhDgARIsAKUNyRuVbefuRjZrOL5Wv_3tBeck0-qLmmhATAh5CZ_UrJGO_8aNxmX35UwaArKqEALw_wcB Communicate with The Wabash Inn Mess via email: wabashinnmess@gmail.com Find The Wabash Inn Mess on the web: www.wabashinnmess.com

  3. Jul 29

    Voces Ex Aevo Praeterito With J. Mark Powell

    "Voices From The Past" indeed.... On this episode of The Wabash Inn Mess, we have the pleasure of discussing one of the most unusual and special works ever presented on our platform. This week, author J. Mark Powell presents his work "Witness To War: The Story Of The Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It". A very special collection, "Witness To War" is a chronological recount of the war years told exclusively using previously unpublished letters of participants and contemporaries written during the intervening years of 1861-65 while the very cauldron boiled around their camps and homes. This retelling comes together using the voices of nearly 500 participants and persons directly affected by the day to day tragedy of our brother against brother struggle. This work is a must for your library, and this episode of The Wabash Inn Mess is sure to arouse a curiosity that will not be satisfied until you have closed the back cover. We urge you to start here, and then move on to the pages of "Witness To War" for primary source perspective that cannot be found anywhere else. Thanks for listening, and as always, don't forget to like, follow, and share The Wabash Inn Mess on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Mark provides links to acquire his book "Witness To War" from various sources on his website: www.jmarkpowell.com Make contact with The Wabash Inn Mess via email: wabashinnmess@gmail.com Visit The Wabash Inn Mess on the web: www.wabashinnmess.com

  4. Jul 28

    Sherman After Savannah With Wade Sokolosky

    Our guest this week on the mess is North Carolina historian Wade Sokolosky. Wade joins us to share his work "No Such Army Since The Days Of Julius Caesar", which recounts the events of General William Tecumseh Sherman and his forces as they move out of Savannah, GA following The March To The Sea and head north through the Carolinas with plans to draw Confederate forces away from opposition to General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia and his operations against Robert E. Lee's ANV. Wade also tells us of his other publications "To Prepare For Sherman's Coming: The Battle of Wise's Forks" which he co-authored with Mark Smith and "North Carolina's Confederate Hospitals, Volumes 1 & 2". All great additions to our Civil War libraries! We hope you enjoy this time spent with Wade Sokolosky, and we invite you to like, follow, and share The Wabash Inn Mess on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. We also hope that you will utilize the links below to interact with our guest and with our podcast team! Find Wade's Books at both Casemate Publishing: https://www.casematepublishers.com/author/wade-sokolosky/ and Savas Beatie: https://www.savasbeatie.com/search.php?search_query=wade+sokolosky Email The Wabash Inn Mess: wabashinnmess@gmail.com Visit The Mess on the web at: www.wabashinnmess.com

  5. Jul 16

    Opening Manassas II: The Confederates At Brawner Farm with Bill Backus

    Following along with our previous episode featuring Lance Herdegen, this week finds us revisiting The Battle of Brawner Farm. This time we take a look at the telling of the Confederate side of the conflict with co-author Bill Backus. Our conversation includes Bill's background, the introduction to the concept of co-writing the story of Second Manassas, and the telling of the Confederate strategy involved in the fight. Pick up your copy of "Opening Manassas" from Savas Beatie here: https://www.savasbeatie.com/opening-manassas-the-iron-brigade-stonewall-jackson-and-the-battle-on-brawner-s-farm-august-28-1862/ Email The Wabash Inn Mess: wabashinnmess@gmail.com Visit The Wabash Inn Mess on the web: www.wabashinnmess.com

  6. Jul 7

    The Boss Black Hat Begins Manassas (With A Little Help From His Friend)

    It is with deeply mixed emotions that we bring you this very special episode of The Wabash Inn Mess. A couple of months ago, the Men of the Mess sat down and talked with Lance Herdegen regarding his study of the Iron Brigade and his newly published book "Opening Manassas" which he completed through an excellent collaboration with Bill Backus. Little did we know at the time that Lance's earthly presence would be lost to us just mere days later. We will only preface this episode by saying that we hope you find great value and fond remembrance in listening to one of the last, if not the last interview conducted with a gifted historian and author. We now and will always miss our friend Lance. Find Lance Herdegen's body of work available from Savas Beatie at: www.savasbeatie.com You can contact The Wabash Inn Mess via email at: wabashinnmess@gmail.com Visit The Wabash Inn Mess on the web by going to: www.wabashinnmess.com

  7. Jun 7

    The Atonement of John Brooks with James Head

    Much has been made of the aspects of right and wrong during the war between the states. It is impossible to answer many of the moral questions posed 160 plus years ago using the logic of today. In his book "The Atonement Of John Brooks", James Head visits the practice of "an eye for an eye" that existed in many places during the war. Atonement was the representative execution of a prisoner in reprisal for the death of a member of the service who held the prisoner. For example if a Union soldier was killed in a non-traditional combat action, a commander may choose to execute a Southern prisoner in exchange. The practice was meant to keep partisan resistance activities at bay. We hope that you enjoy this piece of Kentucky Civil War lore as we close out our three part series on rebel partisan ranger activities in Western Kentucky. James Head can be found on Facebook, and his books can be obtained at: www.head-book.com You may contact The Wabash Inn Mess via email at: wabashinnmess@gmail.com Visit The Wabash Inn Mess on the web at: www.wabashinnmess.com

  8. Feb 27

    Border Bastion - Clarksville, TN Yesterday and Today with William Parker

    One of the hidden gems of Civil War history lies on the Kentucky-Tennessee border: the thriving town of Clarksville. Clarksville holds a special place in the lore of Middle Tennessee and the Western Theater, and on this episode of The Wabash Inn Mess, we unfold the tale with Mr. William Parker, Historical Interpreter with the City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. William serves as the host and historical interpreter at the Ft. Defiance (Ft. Sevier) Interpretive Center on the banks of the Cumberland River. The Cumberland played a vital role in the movement and maintenance of the Federal Army during the Civil War, making Clarksville a vital lifeline for the Union and an important target for the Confederacy. Clarksville has been blessed in the post-war years with development and investment making it an important business hub in Middle Tennessee as well as a fantastic destination for visits of any duration. We hope you enjoy the story of our neighbor, Clarksville, TN on this episode of The Wabash Inn Mess. Visit the Ft. Defiance Interpretive Center year-round at 120 Duncan Street in Clarksville, TN. Find more information about what Clarksville has to offer at: www.cityofclarksville.com Visit The Wabash Inn Mess on the information superhighway at: www.wabashinnmess.com You may communicate with the Mend of The Mess via email: wabashinnmess@gmail.com

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Taking it's title from the specialty book store of the same name, The Wabash Inn Mess podcast is a collaboration between three friends with a common passion for the American Civil War. The hosts maintain the belief that there are three methods to most effectively understand the military aspects of the conflict: Research, Re-creation, and Gaming. Veteran Civil War living historians Chuck Warnick, Norris Darrall, and Wade Gish will devote a portion of each episode to all three methods to help you find and sharpen the tools needed to understand the events of 1861-65, both momentous and mundane.

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  • Creator
    Wade Gish
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wade Gish
  • Show Website
    The Wabash Inn Mess

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