American Civil War & UK History

Send us Fan Mail WWI: Flying Aces — Featuring The Flying Historian In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by historian Kelsey Ellington, better known as **The Flying Historian**, to explore the lives and careers of three of the most famous flying aces of the First World War: **Cecil Lewis, Edward “Mick” Mannock, and Manfred von Richthofen, the legend...

Send us Fan Mail Civil War-Civil War life Memoir Of Samuel Henry Bradley - with Kath­erine Driscoll In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by Kath­erine Driscoll, the editor of her great-great-grandfather’s memoirs. Some time ago, Katherine stumbled across her ancestor’s fascinating memoir and decided to have it transcribed and published as a readabl...

Send us Fan Mail Thomas Vokins: From Britain to the American Civil War | London Branch Member with Gina Denham  In this episode of American Civil War and UK History podcast, Daz is joined by Gina Denham, co-founder of the Monuments for UK Veterans of the American Civil War Association, to explore the fascinating life of Thomas Vokins. Thomas Vokins was a British-born participant in the American Ci...

Send us Fan Mail Robert E. Lee & his Generals: with (Dr. Gary Gallagher) In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by renowned Civil War historian Dr. Gary Gallagher to explore General Robert E. Lee’s relationships with some of his most important subordinates: Stonewall Jackson, James Longstreet, and J.E.B. Stuart. How did Lee work with these very d...

Send us Fan Mail Judgment Tree with (Gary E. Parker) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast host Daz is joined by author Gary E. Parker to discuss his fascinating historical fiction novel, Judgment Tree. Rather than focusing solely on famous battles and military leaders, Parker explores the war through the experiences of ordinary people forced to make extraordinary moral ch...

Send us Fan Mail The Battle of Wilson’s Creek with (J.D. Huitt The History Underground) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, host Daz is joined by J.D. Hewitt, creator and host of the popular History Underground YouTube channel, to discuss the Battle of Wilson’s Creek. The Battle of Wilson’s Creek, fought on August 10, 1861, was one of the first major battles of the American Civ...

Send us Fan Mail Europeans at the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) with (Ryan  Diamond) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by fellow American Civil War Round-Table UK member Ryan Diamond to explore the role of Europeans at the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas). Together, they discuss the experiences of European-born soldiers who foug...

Send us Fan Mail The New York Draft Riots with (Evan Portman) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast , host Daz is joined by historian Evan Portman to explore one of the most violent and controversial events of the American Civil War—the New York Draft Riots of July 1863. Sparked by opposition to the Union's first military draft, the riots quickly descended into severa...

Send us Fan Mail The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 with (Mark Maloy) America  250  In this special episode of American Civil War & UK History, celebrating America 250, host Daz is joined by Emerging Revolutionary War's Mark Maloy to explore the Declaration of Independence, adopted on 4 July 1776. Together, they discuss the events that led to this pivotal moment in American hist...

Send us Fan Mail The Battle of The Somme with (Mark Wheatcroft) Episode 1 The Somme Begins   This is the first episode in a series dedicated to the Battle of the Somme, fought between 1 July and 18 November 1916.  In this episode, Daz is joined by The Battlefields of Britain host and historian Mark Wheatcroft to explore the events leading up to the battle and the devastating opening day, 1 July 19...

Send us Fan Mail The Origins of A History Podcast With (James R. Early) In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by fellow podcaster and history enthusiast James R. Early for a wide-ranging conversation about all things history podcasting. From creating engaging content to sharing a passion for the past, they discuss what it takes to bring history to l...

Send us Fan Mail Nine Months: The Siege of Petersburg, Episode One: An Overview of the Campaign In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, in collaboration with The Dramatic Historian, host Daz is joined by historian Dr. Nathan Provost—The Dramatic Historian himself—to begin our new series, Nine Months: The Siege of Petersburg. Together, they explore the origins of the Pet...

Send us Fan Mail The Battle Of Cross Keys with (Aaron Siever) in this episode of the American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz was joined by historian and battlefield tour guide Aaron Siever of Aaron’s Civil War Travels to discuss the Battle of Cross Keys. The Battle of Cross Keys was fought in Rockingham County, Virginia, as part of Confederate Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’...

Send us Fan Mail Pete Neal's ("It Wasn't Always Corned Beef and Biscuits" British Army Recipes from World War 1) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast, Daz is joined by living historian of Pete's Living History Pete Neil to discuss his new book, It Wasn't Always Corned Beef and Biscuits: British Army Recipes from World War One. It Wasn't...

Send us Fan Mail Alexandria At War With ( Madeline Feierstein ) Episode Five Reclaiming Alexandria In this episode of Alexandria at War , produced by the American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by historian Madeline Feierstein of Rooted in Place to explore the reclaiming of the city after the American Civil War had come to an end. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail William H. Seward & the Secession Crisis of 1860-1861 with (C. Evan Stewart) In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz was joined by author C. Evan Stewart to discuss his latest book,  William Henry Seward: Quest to Save the Nation – During The Secession Winter (November 1860– April1861) During the secession winter of 1860–1861, William H. Se...

Send us Fan Mail Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) with (Steve Tibble) In this episode of the England’s Kings and Queens Podcast, host Daz is joined by author and historian Dr Steve Tibble to discuss the life of King Richard I Richard I of England (1157–1199), known as Richard the Lionheart, was King of England from 1189 to 1199. He was the third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine and was no...

Send us Fan Mail Alexandria At War With (Madeline Feierstein) Episode Four: A City on Lockdown In this episode of Alexandria at War, produced by the American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by historian Madeline Feierstein of Rooted in Place to explore the prisons of Alexandria during the American Civil War. During the American Civil War, Alexandria became an important Union...

Send us Fan Mail The Battle of Fort Sumter with (Walt Young)  In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, host Daz is joined by historian Walt Young to discuss the Battle of Fort Sumter and the first shots of the American Civil War. The Battle of Fort Sumter began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces opened fire on a Union-held fort in Charleston. After 34 hours of bombardment, U...

Send us Fan Mail The Battle of Shiloh with (Timothy B. Smith)  In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, host Daz is joined by acclaimed author and historian Timothy B. Smith to explore one of the war’s most pivotal clashes — the Battle of Shiloh  The Battle of Shiloh (April 6–7, 1862), fought in southwestern Tennessee, was a major early clash of the American Civil War and one of its...

Send us Fan Mail Trumbull County Boys with (Chris Mowery) In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by Chris Mowery of Vlogging Through History to discuss his new book, Trumbull County Boys: Company H, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. In 1861, the “Trumbull County Boys” of Company H, 20th Ohio Infantry—friends and family from northeast Ohi...

Send us Fan Mail Sherwood Boys with (Mike Somerville) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, host Daz was joined by historian and author Mike Somerville to discuss the famous Sherwood Boys and their role during World War II. Mike has written two fantastic books focusing on the battalion and the experiences of the men who served in the Sherwood Foresters, bringing their wartime sto...

Send us Fan Mail Alexandria At War With (Madeline Feierstein) Episode Three: A City of Hospitals  In this episode of Alexandria at War, produced by the American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by historian Madeline Feierstein of Rooted in Place to explore the hospitals of Alexandria during the American Civil War. During the American Civil War, Alexandria, Virginia became a m...

Send us Fan Mail The Battle of Olustee With ( James Cosgrove ) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History host, Daz was joined by James Cosgrove, host of Project Past and the Distance Drums podcast, to discuss the Battle of Olustee — the largest Civil War battle fought in Florida. The Battle of Olustee (February 20, 1864) was the largest Civil War battle fought in Florida. A Union forc...

Send us Fan Mail Ulysses S. Grant Episode 5 Grant’s Overland Route. P2 (The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast) In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, host Daz is joined by historians Dr. Nathan Provost and Tim Willging to discuss Ulysses S. Grant's and the Overland Campaign. "If you enjoyed the latest episode, please subscribe to the channel and stay tu...