Battles Of The American Civil War

On this week's episode we have the small battle of Hartville taking place in Missouri on January 9th-11th. Then, we move to Idaho and take a look at the Bear River Massacre in which the Union army square off against the Shoshone Indians on Januar 29th. We end the episode with another small battle, this time in Dover, Tennessee on February 3rd. Leave a review on Apple or Spotify! Subscribe to our y...

We move on to Texas and the second battle of Galveston on January 1st, 1863, where Confederate MG John B. Magruder looks to expell occupying Union troops from the city. Then, we have the second battle of Springfield on January 8th, in Missouri which is notable for urban house-to-house fighting, which was rare in the war. We end the episode with the battle of Arkansas Post on January 9th-11th. Part...

We officially end the year 1862 with the final battle of the Stones River campaign. The battle of Stones River or Second Murfreesboro was fought December 31st-January 2nd 1863 between Braxton Bragg's and William Rosecrans forces. This battle if notable for having the highest number of casualties for both sides of any other major battle of the war. Sign up to our Patreon to get all of our shows AD...

This week we have another short episode before things pick back up for next week's episode. After the Confederate defeat at Prairie Grove, they fell back to Van Buren. There, on December 28th, 1862, the Union looked to push them out of there as well and secure the region. We end the episode with a short battle at Parker's Cross Roads Dec. 31st, where Union BG Jerimiah C. Sullivan attempted to cut...

We have five battles this weekfor you guys, although they all are small engagements so it's not a very long episode. We are close closing out the year of 1862! We have the following battles: Kinston on December 14th in North Carolina. White Hall on the 16th in North Carolina. Goldsboro on the 17th which rounds out the last 3 battles of the Goldsboro campaign. Then, we move to Tennessee on the 19th...

We have made it to the last huge battle of 1862! Taking place between December 11th-15th in Virginia, it is perhaps the most one sided battle of the whole war with Union casualties doubling that of the Confederate's. It is also the largest number of armed men to face off against each other in the entire war. This one was messy. Email us at bangdangpodcast@gmail.com with any questions or comments!...

This week have 3 battles leading up to the big battle of Fredericksburg. First up, it's the battle of Cane Hill which took place November 28th in Arkansas. Next, it's the battle of Prairie Grove on December 7th also in Arkansas. The final battle of the episode is a small engagement at Hartsville on December 7th, this one being in Tennessee. Email us at bangdangpodcast@gmail.com for any questions o...

We continue on with the war and start off this episode with the battle of Pocotaligo on Oct. 22nd, in South Carolina. On that same day, we have the battle of Old Fort Wayne in Oklahoma. Then Oct. 27th, we have the battle of Georgia Landing in Louisiana and finish up the episode with the skirmish at Island Mound on Oct. 27th-29th in Missouri. Twitter: @bangdangpodcast.com @OGMMPodcast Email: bangda...

The battle of Perryville took place October 8th, 1862 in the state of Kentucky. The Confederates hope to seize control of the border state of Kentucky and the Union obviously try to prevent that and control the state for themselves. It was the largest battle in Kentucky during the war. patreon.com/bangdang Email us at bangdangpodcast@gmail.com for any questions or comments!

Fresh off the heels of Antietam the war rages on. We move to Mississippi for the battle of Iuka, fought on September 19th, 1862 in the opening battle of the Iuka-Corinth Campaign. The Union's Ulysses S. Grant faces off against the Confederate's Sterling Price. Then we move back to West Virginia where McClellan and Lee are still facing off, this time in Shepherdstown which took place September 19th...

The bloodiest day in American history. The battle of Antietam had a combined tally of 22,717 dead, wounded, or missing, the largest single day losses of the war and fifth highest casualty battle of the war. With a win, it turned the Union war effort around and led to Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and ended any hopes the Confederacy had of France and Britain taking their side in the...

We have a short episode for you as we lead into the bloody battle of Antietam. First up, we have the battle of Charleston fought on September 13, 1862 in what is now West Virginia where the Confederates aim to take over the town. Next, we have the battle of Munfordville in Kentucky where the Confederates attempt to impair the Union supply line. Last, we have the battle of South Mountain and the le...

We got four battles of this episode! We start off at Richmond in Kentucky and end with the battle of Harper's Ferry. This is the start of the invasion of the North and leads the way for the battle of Antietam, which is the single bloodiest day of the whole war. Questions, comments, or corrections? Email us at bangdangpodcast@gmail.com!

We wrap up Second Bull Run with the last two days of battle and things quickly get out of control the Federals. Once again a Union general, this time Pope, ignores obvious Confederate movements which leads to a retreat and paves the way for General Lee to start his invasion of the North. Get this show AD FREE on our patreon along with all of our other shows for just $2 a month! Go to patreon.com/b...

We are finally here to the Second Battle of Bull Run! In the first part of a two parter, we will take a look at the lead up to the battle and cover the first day of action. A lot going on in this one! Send your questions and comments to bangdangpodcast@gmail.com ! Get this show AD FREE on our patreon at patreon.com/bangdang

On this episode we have a few small battles leading up to Second Bull Run. We go to Missouri for the First Battle of Independence on August 11th, as well as the battle of Lone Jack immediately following that. Then, we have the Union facing off against Dakota Indians at Fort Ridgely in Minnesota on August 21-22. We end the episode with two battle that lead directly into Second Bull Run. The first,...

The war rages on and we go back to Louisiana for the First Battle of Donaldsonville on August 9th, 1862. We travel back to Virginia for the battle of Cedar Mountain on the same day. The Confederates massacre Germans Nueces in Texas and we end the episode with the battle of Compton's Ferry on August 11th in Missouri.

After the Seven Days Battles we move away from Virginia with a few minor battles. We go Arkansas on July 7th, 1862 for the battle of Cotton Plant then move to Tennessee with Murfreesboro on the 13th. On August 5th we are in Baton Rouge and we wrap up the episode with the battle of Kirksville from August 6th-9th. Kirksville is notable for the killings of at least 1 citizen and a few Rebel soldiers...

The Seven Days Battles finally come to an end with disappointment for the Rebels. First up, we have a small engagement at White Oak Swamp with Stonewall Jackson continuing his laziness. Then, we have the final battle of the Seven Days at Malvern Hill where the Confederates get embarrassed, but it was enough as McClellan continues his withdraw which effectively ends the Peninsula Campaign. Send us...

We continue on with the Seven Day's Battles with the fourth of the seven days at Garnett's & Goldings Farms taking place on June 27th and 28th. Then, as the Federals are retreating, they are followed to Savage's Station on June 29th. We take a quick break from Virginia and move to a meaningless confrontation in Tampa, FL and go right back to the 6th battle of the Seven Days in Glendale which sets...

We continue on with the Seven Days Battles with the two biggest battles of the seven days. First up, we go to Beaver Dam Creek on June 26th with Robert E. Lee's army being repulsed every time they attacked. That all changed the next day at the battle of Gaines' Mill where Lee's army would force General McClellan to change his headquarters and effectively end his pursuit of Richmond. Send your ques...

Things are heating up as we are about a month away from Second Bull Run and the Confederates are picking up steam. On June 16th, it's the battle of Secessionville in South Carolina then we move the next day to Arkansas with the battle of Saint Charles. We go back to South Carolina for the battle of Simmon's Bluff on the 21st and end the episode with the first of the "Seven Day's Battles" Oak Grove...

On this episode we have five small battles with the Union winning 3 and the Confederates getting 2. First up is Tranter's Creek in North Carolina then the first battle of Memphis and the first battle of Chattanooga, both in Tennessee. In the final two battles, Cross Keys and Port Republic, Stonewall Jackson continues his dominance and frees up his troops to join Robert E. Lee's forces at the upcom...

We have another 4 battles for you this episode! None of them are large ones but the Confederates are gaining some momentum by getting a couple much needed wins. Meanwhile, the Union is still trying to get into Richmond. Email us at bangdangpodcast@gmail.com with any questions or comments!

Our next 3 battles all take place in Virginia and that is good news for the Confederates. They take 2 out of the 3 battles featured in this episode with the other being inconclusive. First up, it's the battle of Eltham's Landing fought on May 7th. 1862 followed by the battle of McDowell the very next day. We finish up the episode with the battle of Drewry's Bluff on May 15th. Email us at bangdangp...