Richard Youngdahl

The Civil War & Reconstruction

History EN ↓ 551 episodes

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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Richard Youngdahl

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#508- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Seventh) 20.10.2025 29:07

In which we look at the geography of the region where the Atlanta Campaign would open, and how it influenced Sherman's strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#507- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Sixth) 13.10.2025 27:37

In which we take a closer look at the opposing armies, and discuss their strengths & weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#506- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fifth) 05.10.2025 25:11

In which we look at the importance of logistics, and the Western & Atlantic Railroad in particular, to the spring campaign in north Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#505- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Fourth) 15.09.2025 26:16

In which the Federals discover an important piece of in formation, and the command woes continue in the Confederates' Army of Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#504- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Third) 08.09.2025 19:41

In which we continue setting the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#503- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the Second) 01.09.2025 33:05

In which we continue to set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#502- THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN (Part the First) 24.08.2025 32:24

In which we begin to set the stage for the Atlanta Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#501- THE OVERLAND CAMPAIGN: A Conclusion 18.08.2025 47:50

In which we wrap-up our look at the Overland Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#500- COLD HARBOR (Part the Third) 11.08.2025 44:42

In which we look at the bloody & futile Federal assaults on June 3, 1864, at Cold Harbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#499- COLD HARBOR (Part the Second) 03.08.2025 26:44

In which we continue to look at the maneuvering & fighting that preceded the (in)famous Federal attack at Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#498- COLD HARBOR (Part the First) 27.07.2025 28:25

In which we set the stage for the famous fight at Cold Harbor between the two armies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#497- THE PRESIDENT THINKS VERY HIGHLY OF WHAT GRANT HAS DONE 14.07.2025 30:42

In which we look at what was being purchased by all the death & suffering during the Overland Campaign in Virginia in the spring of 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#496- STEPPING INTO HELL: The Soldier's Ordeal During the Overland Campaign 06.07.2025 30:21

In which we look at the physical misery & psychological strain endured by the soldiers during the Overland Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#495- THE OVERLAND CAMPAIGN'S WOUNDED, PRISONERS, & DEAD 22.06.2025 41:01

In which we look at the care of the large numbers of wounded during the Overland Campaign, how both sides dealt with the many enemy soldiers taken captive, and what happened with the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#494- TOTOPOTOMOY CREEK 09.06.2025 35:18

In which Lee sees an opportunity to strike Warren's Fifth Corps, and Grant tries to (once again) maneuver around Lee's right and draw him into battle in the open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#493- "I FEEL THAT OUR SUCCESS OVER LEE'S ARMY IS ALREADY ASSURED" 02.06.2025 29:27

In which the two armies leave the North Anna behind, and there is a clash at Haw's Shop on May 28, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#492- TO THE NORTH ANNA (Part the Second) 12.05.2025 26:11

In which the two armies reach the North Anna and Robert E Lee presents Ulysses S Grant with a problem to solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#491- TO THE NORTH ANNA (Part the First) 05.05.2025 33:35

In which both armies leave Spotsylvania behind, and head for the North Anna River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#490- THE COLLAPSE OF GRANT'S PERIPHERAL STRATEGY (Part the Third) 28.04.2025 39:39

In which we finish up our look at the collapse of Grant's peripheral strategy in the spring of 1864 in Virginia, with a discussion of Butler's Bermuda Hundred Campaign, including the battle at Drewry's Bluff on May 16, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#489- BATTLE OF YELLOW TAVERN 14.04.2025 30:40

In which we discuss the Battle of Yellow Tavern- which took place in Virginia on May 11, 1864- and the mortal wounding of Jeb Stuart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#488- THE COLLAPSE OF GRANT'S PERIPHERAL STRATEGY (Part the Second) 31.03.2025 33:11

In which we discuss the Battle of New Market (May 15, 1864), as we continue our look at the collapse of Ulysses S Grant's peripheral strategy in Virginia in the spring of 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#487- THE COLLAPSE OF GRANT'S PERIPHERAL STRATEGY (Part the First) 24.03.2025 27:54

In which we look at the collapse of Grant's peripheral strategy in Virginia. We talk about the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain on May 9, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#486- SPOTSYLVANIA (Part the Third) 17.03.2025 42:16

In which we look at the fierce fighting at the Mule Shoe on May 12, 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UPDATE 08.03.2025 2:15

A quick update on where we've been... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#485- SPOTSYLVANIA (Part the Second) 17.02.2025 39:22

In which the two armies clash near Spotsylvania on May 10, 1864, and Grant vows "I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices