About this season
An indepth exploration of the major battles and campaigns throughout the American Civil War of the 1860s.
Episodes (6)
1. Shiloh
Aired 29 January 2024 • 26 min
On April 6, 1862, a pivotal moment unfolded in the dense forests of Tennessee, marking one of the bloodiest and most shocking battles in U.S. history.
2. Antietam
Aired 29 January 2024 • 26 min
In 1862, contrast emerged between the Union's control of the Confederate's western half and the east. Lee prepared an incursion into Union territory.
3. Vicksburg
Aired 29 January 2024 • 26 min
Retold at a tactical level, experts examine the methods of the Confederates and the Union forces in this exploration of the War Between the States.
4. Gettysburg
Aired 29 January 2024 • 27 min
Gettysburg is a turning point in the war. The Union's eventual control here would be a defining moment that impacted the trajectory of the entire war.
5. Chickamauga
Aired 29 January 2024 • 27 min
Union and Confederate armies fought in a bloody battle. Victories had bolstered Union forces, but the Confederates earned a hard-fought victory.
6. Overland Campaign
Aired 29 January 2024 • 27 min
The year 1864 marked the fourth year of the war, and after major Union victories, President Abraham Lincoln looked to bring a swift end to the war.