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Scotty J Presents: The Civil War

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The Civil War occurred between 1861 and 1865, but the seeds were planted long before 1861. While the battles get the attention, there was much more happening on the home front and in the halls of government. Scotty J Presents: The Civil War takes a look at those forgotten corners and unravels their stories.

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The Siege of Corinth 29.06.2026 7:55

After Shiloh the next major engagement for the Federal Army in Mississippi was Corinth. Listen to learn a little about this town.

New Orleans 2 Butler arrives 16.06.2026 12:55

New Orleans surrenders and a new governor arrived. Benjamin Franklin Butler arrives and problems with the citizens become apparent.

New Orleans 1 02.06.2026 14:31

This week, I look at the first stages of the battle of New Orleans

Abolition in DC 19.05.2026 8:17

Lincoln sings into law the abolition of slavery in DC. And the Anaconda Plan continues to strangle the South.

Lincoln's Gradual Compensated Emancipation 27.04.2026 12:36

This week, I look at the proposed plan for gradual compensated emancipation Lincoln proposed in March of 1862, and went before Congress after the battle of Shiloh.

The Battle of Shiloh 21.04.2026 24:32

This week, I cover Shiloh but not like you're familiar with. I reached into the primary sources and let the generals speak for themselves.

2nd Anniversary show 12.04.2026 12:29

This week, I take a break and update you on what I have planned, what's coming up, and a couple of new shows I am working on.

McClellan's Yorktown reports 05.04.2026 11:59

George McClellan left us some interesting reports on his actions at Yorktown. Listen to his reports at the opening of the siege.

Siege of Yorktown 16.03.2026 8:16

On April 5, 1862, McClellan begins his siege of Yorktown. Listen to hear what happened.

The Battle of Island 10 08.03.2026 9:34

April 1862 opens with a battle on the Mississippi that will help determine who controls the river

The Battle of Glorieta Pass 24.02.2026 11:01

One of the strangest battles happened at the end of March 1862. Where was this battle and how did it play out?

The First Battle of Kernstown 08.02.2026 8:44

On March 23, 1862, the Valley campaign opened up with the First battle of Kernstown. Listen to hear what happened.

New Confederate Secretary of War 25.01.2026 9:56

On March 18, Jefferson Davis appoints a new secretary of war. Who is it and what are his credentials?

New Bern and New Madrid 14.01.2026 10:07

On March 1,4 1862, two battles happened on opposites sides of the country. What happened and how were they executed?

The Battle of Hampton Roads 07.12.2025 27:02

The first battle of the Ironclads made the world take notice. What happened and how did the world take notice?

The birth of the Iron Clads 15.11.2025 8:05

In a short episode this week, how the ironclads are built is discussed.

New Madrid and Gradual Emancipation 28.10.2025 13:06

March 1862 starts off with the Federal Army in Missouri and Lincoln taking some tentative steps towards emancipation.

Little Mac Makes his Plans 14.10.2025 20:59

While Grant was busy in the West, what was McClellan doing? Well, having parties for one, but he was coming up with his grand idea. Listen to hear it.

Jefferson Davis is elected 28.09.2025 22:42

February 1862 was busy. Between fighting in New Mexico Territory, Jefferson Davis was elected the President of the Confederacy and Little Mac was busy training his men.

The Battle of Fort Donnelson 12.09.2025 19:07

Grant's victories continue as he takes Fort Donneslon. What was the impact of the victory on both sides?

The Battle of Roanoke Island 31.08.2025 21:26

The first naval-army operations took place on February 7-8 1862 off the coast of North Carolina. Hear how this operation took place.

Overview of Naval operations 21.08.2025 13:57

The naval side of the Civil War is often left out. There are some major innovations and battles, but it's the stepchild to land battles. Today I give a brief overview of the naval side of the war.

Fort Henry part 2 11.08.2025 11:46

The Battle of Fort Henry was over before Grant got there. What happened and what was the consequences?

War Elephants 07.08.2025 7:04

Were war elephants really offered to Lincoln or is this just a crazy story? Listen to find out.

Fort Henry part 1 29.07.2025 15:01

On January 22, 1862, the bombardment of Fort Henry began. What led to this decision and what was happening on the other side of the country as this happened?