468 episodes
The Civil War & Reconstruction Richard Youngdahl
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- History
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4.7 • 4.5K Ratings
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A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org
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#453- "EVERY MAN STOOD AT HIS POST AND DID HIS DUTY": The Destruction of USS Underwriter
In which we look at the Confederate attack on USS Underwriter at New Bern, North Carolina, on February 2, 1864.
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#452- ANNA E DICKINSON AND "THE PERILS OF THE HOUR"
In which we look at the life of Anna E Dickinson and her address on Capitol Hill in January 1864.
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#451- TEN DOLLARS A MONTH
In which we look at the pay inequality between black and white soldiers in the Federal armies.
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#450- CLEBURNE'S PROPOSAL
In which we look at Confederate Major General Patrick Cleburne's controversial proposal, presented in January 1864, to arm and free the Confederacy's slaves.
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#449- 1864: A YEAR OF CRISIS AND DECISION
In which we look at how 1864 will be a pivotal year in the Civil War.
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#448- THE HARPER'S FERRY SKEDADDLERS
In which we look at the story of the 1500 Union cavalrymen who escaped from Harper's Ferry when Stonewall Jackson captured that place during the Antietam Campaign in September 1862.
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Customer Reviews
Really Great
This is a really good podcast I've heard my Great Grandfathers union Regiment in here 2 times now And 3 battles he was in Keep up the good work
My Favorite Podcast
I am a pretty big history guy, and the US Civil War is a particularly interesting topic to me. Unlike WW2 History or World History, this all took place in locations you can visit and see as an American without leaving your country. My first exposure was walking around Wilson’s Creek NBP with my Grandma, and it is still my favorite battlefield even after visiting some of the big ones (Manassas, Antietam, Gettysburg).
That whole background is just to say that this podcast brings to life a subject that I love, and the hosts do it in an engaging and approachable manner. Whether you are learning it for the first time or have been interested for a long time, you can follow along easily. I love the depth they give the subjects, and it shows they really want to do the topic the justice it deserves.
Thank you for bringing this show to all of us. I am a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and I think the idea that someone will appreciate and remember what you did matters, even if it is a small number of people who do so. By studying what they said and did, we say thank you and we remember you.
An earnest, accurate, and honorable portrayal
The hosts have really evolved since the first days. I am so glad Tracy has become a mainstay. The pair of them really make the podcast special. The one feature that has carried throughout is they are earnest in their endeavor. They deftly avoid ridiculous Lost Cause narratives and in fact debunk them. They thoroughly cover topics in depth. I especially like the first hand accounts of frontline soldiers from both sides. I frequently tear up due to their heartfelt reading of letters and journals, and the hosts aren’t afraid to show their emotion either. I am truly impressed when the host get choked up after reading a passage. They don’t edit it away. I hope this podcast continues well after the Civil War fighting ends. I would love to hear them cover Reconstruction.