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American Civil War & UK HistoryStonewall Jackson. (The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast)Send us a textStonewall Jackson In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, I am joined by self-confessed Stonewall Jackson fan Chris Mackowski to discuss the life of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson. Born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia, Jackson graduated from West Point in 1846 and began his career in the artillery. He fought in the Mexican-American War, but in 1852, he resigned his military commission to accept a teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, where he served as a Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy. 2025-05-1054 min
Home Brew HistoryTempest of Iron and Lead: Spotsylvania, with Chris MackowskiThe legendary Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War joins us to talk about his new book on the 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania and the American Civil War.Want to support the show? Visit buymeacoffee.com/homebrewhistory and become a monthly subscriber to access bonus episodes and exclusive member's only livestreams!Remember, Home Brew History is brought to you by #civilwartrails! Learn more here: https://www.civilwartrails.org/To learn more about Emerging Civil War, visit their website: https://emergingcivilwar.com/mission-statement/Home Brew History is partnered with the Bearded Historian, Jeff Williams. Check...2025-03-2446 min
Boom Goes the History46: Interview with Susan EisenhowerAt the 2024 American Battlefield Trust Virtual Teachers Institute, Chris Mackowski sat down with Susan Eisenhower to discuss her grandfather's, President Dwight D. Eisenhower's, immense and lasting legacy.2024-12-241h 16
Emerging Civil WarThe Mexican War/Civil War Connection (with Cecily, Sean, and Frank)Explore the Mexican War experiences of Civil War generals with Emerging Civil War's Cecily Nelson Zander, Sean Chick, Frank Jasztrembski, and Chris Mackowski. Cecily and Sean contributed essays to a new collection from LSU Press, "The Mexican-American War Experiences of Twelve Civil War Generals" edited by Timothy D. Johnson.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.2024-12-031h 04Emerging Civil WarArmchair-Generalling Franklin (with Joe Ricci and Lee White)The Battle of Franklin remains one of the most controversial, misunderstood, and romanticized battles of the Civil War. In this episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast, host Chris Mackowski spends some time armchair-generalling the battle with Joe Ricci, historian at the Battle of Franklin Trust, and Lee White, author of the Emerging Civil War Series book Let Us Die Like Men: The Battle of Franklin.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civi...2024-11-291h 12Boom Goes the History42: The Death of Albert Sidney Johnston at ShilohWhile leading his troops on April 6, 1862, Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was shot in the leg, and due to nerve damage from the wound he did not know the severity of his injury until it was too late. Johnston remains the highest ranking American officer to be killed in combat.
General Parker Hills, Dr. Timothy B. Smith, Dr. Chris Mackowski and Garry Adelman detail the events surrounding Johnston's death, and talk about the history of the tour stop on the Shiloh battlefield.2024-11-2623 minEmerging Civil WarWho were the Lead Mine Men? (with Thomas Mack)Who were the Lead Mine Men? Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski talks with Thomas Mack about the men who blew the hole in 3rd Louisiana Redan at Vicksburg and then threw themselves into the breach: the "enduring 45th Illinois Infantry."
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.2024-11-191h 14Boom Goes the History41: Johnston's Early Success at ShilohLearn about Albert Sidney Johnston's style of leadership on the field from General Parker Hills of Battle Focus and Dr. Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War.2024-11-1909 minEmerging Civil WarWas William T. Sherman Overrated?William T. Sherman has been reviled and beloved over the past 160 years as one of the most polarizing and magnetic figures of the American Civil War. Join Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski, Cecily Nelson Zander, Derek Maxfield, and Dave Powell as they ponder the question, "Is William T. Sherman overrated?"
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.2024-11-121h 18Emerging Civil WarThe Election of 1864 (with Zack Fry)ECW Contributing Editor Zack Fry joins Chris Mackowski for a discussion about the Election of 1864.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.2024-11-051h 01Emerging Civil WarA Chat with the Civil War Breakfast ClubDarin Weeks and Mare Fincher--the Civil War Breakfast Club--chat with Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski about their "barstool" approach to Civil War history and their goal of getting people pumped up to learn more.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.2024-10-2958 minBoom Goes the History38: Myth, Memory and Trivia at ShilohJoin us for a hodgepodge of topics regarding the Shiloh National Military Park and the soldiers who fought there (including General Parker Hills naming the worst man to ever dawn a military uniform).
Garry Adelman is the Chief Historian of the American Battlefield Trust, General Parker Hills comes to us from Battle Focus and Dr. Chris Mackowski is the Editor-in-Chief of Emerging Civil War.2024-10-2910 minBoom Goes the History37: Confederate Surprise at ShilohGeneral William T. Sherman did not know a Confederate attack was coming until deer and rabbits began scurrying out of the woods. Learn more about the coming attack from General Parker Hills of Battle Focus Tours and Dr. Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War. 2024-10-2214 minEmerging Civil WarThe Rise of Dangerous Civil War Podcast Historians?Join Emerging Civil War for a discussion about the role of podcasters in the Civil War community, moderated by ECW Editor-in-Chief Chris Mackowski. On the panel:
• Jim Hessler of The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast. Jim is a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg.
• Kevin Levin of Civil War Memory.
• Darren Rawlings of The American Civil War and U.K. History Podcast. Darren is ECW’s Social Media Manager.
• Joe Ricci of Home Brew History. Joe is historian at the Battle of Franklin Trust.
• Cecily Zander, ECW’s chief historian.
The conversation was inspired by a September article in The Atlantic by Arash Azizi...2024-10-211h 05Boom Goes the History36: Johnston's Last BivouacNow we take a look at what led the Confederate Army to Shiloh from the "off the beaten path" location of Johnston's Last Bivouac just outside of Shiloh National Military Park.
Garry Adelman is the Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust, General Parker Hills is representing Battle Focus Tours and Dr. Chris Mackowski comes to us from Emerging Civil War.2024-10-1521 minEmerging Civil WarThe American Civil War Roundtable of the U.K.Hop across "the Pond" for a look at how folks in the U.K. view the American Civil War. Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski chats with Mike Somerville and Greg Bayne of the American Civil War Roundtable of the United Kingdom about the roundtable, its members, and the discussions they have about the American Civil War.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.
F...2024-10-0853 minBoom Goes the History34: The "Unconditional Surrender Grant" Legend is BornWith a growing Federal Army engulfing the Fort Donelson garrison on the Cumberland River, Confederate Generals Gideon Pillow and John Floyd flee to safety, while the majority of their men surrender to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
Grant meets with his old friend Simon Bolivar Buckner, now in charge of the Confederate garrison, at the Dover Hotel. Grant gives him his terms...unconditional surrender. It was the first of three Confederate armies that Grant bagged during the Civil War.
Head to the Dover Hotel with Garry Adelman, Greg Biggs, Chris Mackowski, and Kris White as they tell one of the...2024-10-0116 minEmerging Civil WarA Tempest of Iron and Lead at Spotsylvania (with Chris Mackowski)Guest host Darren Rawlings chats with Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski about Chris's new book, "A Tempest of Iron and Lead: Spotsylvania Court House, 1864."
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.2024-09-2441 minBoom Goes the History33: Grant Strikes a Blow at Fort DonelsonAs the Confederate forces attempted to breakout from Fort Donelson at Dudley Hill, Ulysses S. Grant seizes the opportunity by launching an assault on the Confederate right. Headed by Gen. Charles F. Smith, the Confederate line is breached in heavy fighting, while the two principal Confederate commanders, Gens. John Floyd and Gideon Pillow prepared to flee to safety.
Garry Adelman, Greg Biggs, and Chris Mackowski visit the outer fortifications at Fort Donelson.2024-09-2410 minEmerging Civil WarArmchairing Antietam (with the Antietam Institute)For the anniversary of the September 1862 battle of Antietam, Emerging Civil War has assembled a panel of historians from the Antietam Institute to play "armchair general." Mike Froning, Jim Rosebrock, and ECW's own Kevin Pawlak join host Chris Mackowski to challenge some of the biggest questions, assumptions, and bits of conventional wisdom about the 1862 Maryland Campaign.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.
For...2024-09-171h 09Boom Goes the History32: The Attempted Confederate Breakout at Fort DonelsonWith their backs against the wall, and a growing Union force looming, Confederate Generals Gideon Pillow, John Floyd, and Simon B. Buckner attempt to breakout from Fort Donelson in February of 1862.
Join Garry Adelman, Greg Biggs, Chris Mackowski, and Kris White as they visit Dudley Hill, land preserved by the members of the American Battlefield Trust and key to the story of the battle of Fort Donelson.2024-09-1722 minEmerging Civil WarThe 2nd South Carolina String Band Ain't (Quite) Dead YetThe 2nd South Carolina String Band might be in retirement, but they "ain't (quite) dead yet." Join Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski for an exclusive chat with members of the band in advance of a benefit concert they have coming up in November. Joe Ewers, Fred Ewers, and David Goss share war stories from the band's fabled 30-year history.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your tri...2024-09-101h 17Boom Goes the History30: The Campaign that made Ulysses S. Grant's CareerWith this episode, we are launching our Western Theater of the Civil War swing where Ulysses S. Grant's career was launched: Fort Henry on the Tennessee River.
Join Garry Adelman, Greg Biggs, and Chris Mackowski as they take you to the banks of the Tennessee River, near Dover, Tennessee, where Fort Henry once protected the ingress to the heart of the Confederacy. 2024-09-0322 minBoom Goes the History17: The Gettysburg Campaign Begins at...Chancellorsville?Our coverage of the 160th Anniversary of Gettysburg begins with Kris White and Dr. Chris Mackowski discussing how the events at Chancellorsville lead directly into Robert E. Lee's Gettysburg Campaign.2024-06-0421 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 16: The Death of Stonewall JacksonOn May 10, 1863, Stonewall Jackson died after being wounded in the Battle of Chancellorsville. Join Chris Mackowski and Sarah Kay Bierle from the Stonewall Jackson Death Site for this last episode of our commemoration of the 160th Anniversary of Chancellorsville.2024-05-2829 min
American Civil War & UK HistoryThe Battle Of Spotsylvania Court House with (Chris Mackowski)Send us a textThe Battle of Spotsylvania Court House with (Chris Mackowski) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History podcast, Daz was joined by author, historian, & Co-Founder of Emerging Civil War, Chris Mackowski, to discuss The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. This battle took place in May 1864 and was the second battle in a series of engagements between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant, known as the Overland Campaign.Daz and Chris also discussedThe Battle of The Wilderness in a Separate podcast, which is available here 👇http...2024-05-0858 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 13: Chancellorsville’s Forgotten Front at FredericksburgKris White and Chris Mackowski are on the ground at Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg discussing Chancellorsville’s forgotten front.2024-05-0736 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 12: Chancellorsville Ends at The CrossroadsWe wrap up our commemorative coverage of the Battle of Chancellorsville at the famous crossroads of the Plank Road and Elys Ford Road. Our full team of Chris Mackowski, Kris White, Steward Henderson, Greg Mertz, Dan Davis, Don Pfanz, Sarah Kay Bierle, Tim Talbott and Andy Poulton behind the camera are on the call. Thank you for joining us throughout our series and be on the lookout for future 160th anniversary coverage in 2023!2024-04-3051 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 10: The Fight for Fairview at ChancellorsvilleInfantry vs infantry. Artillery vs artillery in the struggle for one of the few open spaces near Chancellorsville-Fairview. Sunday, May 3, 1863, was one of the costliest days in American history, with more than 22,000 casualties produced in fighting the Chancellorsville Campaign. One man fell every second over five hours. Join Chris Mackowski, Dan Davis, Sarah Kay Bierle, Don Pfanz, Greg Mertz, Tim Talbott, and Kris White as they unpack the heartbreaking story of Chancellorsville and the struggle of the Army of the Potomac against the Army of Northern Virginia. 2024-04-1637 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 9: Hazel Grove, the Key to the Chancellorsville BattlefieldArtillery, infantry, and a world-famous novel collide at Hazel Grove. Following the wounding of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee sought to keep the momentum of the campaign on his side and to reunite the Army of Northern Virginia. At dawn on May 3, 1863, famed cavalryman Jeb Stuart, now at the head of Jackson's infantry, opened a brutal day of fighting that produced more than 22,000 casualties. The opening action at Hazel Grove secured the Confederate momentum and an excellent artillery position. Join Chris Mackowski, Don Pfanz, Greg Mertz, Dan Davis, Steward Henderson, Sarah Kay Bierle, and Kris White for a walk...2024-04-0933 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 8: Chancellorsville's Forgotten Front in FredericksburgLive from Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg discussing Chancellorsville’s forgotten front with Kris White and Chris Mackowski.2024-04-0240 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 5: Stonewall Jackson's Flank March Driving TourIt was one of the iconic movements of the American Civil War, Stonewall Jackson's flank march at Chancellorsville. Traversing country roads, streams, and 12 miles of the backwoods, Jackson's men arrived in the Union right flank on the afternoon of May 2, 1863. What followed dislodged the Union right flank and led to the wounding of Stonewall Jackson. Jump in the car with Kris White, Chris Mackowski, Dan Davis, Tim Talbott, and more as we retrace the steps of this phase of Chancellorsville.2024-03-1252 minBoom Goes the HistoryEpisode 2: The Chancellorsville Crossroads - April 30, 1863The Chancellorsville crossroads was the most critical in the Civil War's Eastern Theater from April 30-May 3, 1863. Filled with officers and me, civilians and camp followers, the crossroads and the Chancellor House served as the nerve center for the Union Army of the Potomac. Join Kris White, Chris Mackowski, Sarah Kay Bierle, Greg Mertz, Don Pfanz, and others as we explore the history of one of the Civil War's pivotal battles. 2024-02-2022 min
Boom Goes the HistoryEpisode 1: The Chancellorsville Campaign Opens at Germanna FordThe Chancellorsville Campaign opened on April 27, 1863, and led to Robert E. Lee's greatest battlefield victory, while producing some 30,000 casualties. Join Chris Mackowski, Greg Mertz, Dan Davis, and Kris White for an exploration of the campaign's opening moves.
This podcast is part of our coverage commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville.
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the Wa...2024-02-1336 minEmerging Civil WarThe Cost of War (with Garry Adelman)How do you measure the cost of war? Garry Adelman, chief historian for the American Battlefield Trust, joins Chris Mackowski to talk about a new publication they collaborated on—available exclusively through the Trust—that offers a "visual summary" of war's destruction, devastation, and human toll.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.2024-02-1332 minAmerican Civil War & UK HistoryThe Mine Run Campaign & The Forgotten Fall with (Chris Mackowski)Send us a textThe Mine Run Campaign & The Forgotten Fall with (Chris Mackowski)In this podcast Daz was joined by Author historian & Co- Founder of Emerging Civil War Chris Mackowski to discuss The Forgotten fall & Mine Run Campaign.Support the show link.(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory) ACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistory?Emerging Civil War's Website.https://emergingcivilwar.com/Support the show2023-11-261h 05Emerging Civil WarThe Battle of Perryville (with Cecily Nelson Zander and Chris Kolakowski)October 8 marked the anniversary of the 1862 battle of Perryville. ECW Chief Historian Cecily Nelson Zander and historian Chris Kolakowski, author of "The Civil War at Perryville: Battling for the Bluegrass," join Chris Mackowski for a discussion of the campaign.
This episode of the Emerging Civil War Podcast is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world's largest open-air museum offering over 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.
2023-10-1058 minEmerging Civil WarWreaths Across America 2023Emerging Civil War will be helping raise money and awareness for Wreaths Across America again for 2023. Chris Mackowski talks with ECW's Sarah Kay Bierle, who is co-leading the effort.2023-09-2221 minEmerging Civil WarGrant and MemoryHistorians Frank Varney, Nick Sacco, and Dave Powell join Chris Mackowski for a roundtable discussion of Ulysses S. Grant, memoir, and historical memory, based on Varney's new book "General Grant and the Verdict of History."
2023-07-251h 05American Civil War & UK HistoryChris Mackowski's First trip to England Podcast.Send us a textChris Mackowski's first trip to England Podcast.In this podcast, Chris Mackowski and Daz discuss Chris's first visit to England.Support the show link.(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory) ACW & UK History's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Dazrawlingshttps://emergingcivilwar.com/Support the show2023-05-2534 min
Emerging Civil WarU.S. Grant and Cigars (with Curt Fields)Ulysses S. Grant was known as a heavy cigar smoker. How does a living historian like Curt Fields deal with that? Curt joins Chris Mackowski on the Emerging Civil War podcast to talk about Grant's cigar smoking and how Curt approaches that in his programs.2023-05-0940 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasGrant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by Frank J. Scaturro, Chris Mackowski PhdPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669770 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant Author: Frank J. Scaturro, Chris Mackowski Phd Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: Ulysses S. Grant stood at the center of the American Civil War maelstrom. The Ohio native answered his nation's call to service and finished the war as a lieutenant general in command of the United States Army. Four years later, he ascended to the presidency to better secure the peace he had helped...2023-04-2530 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasGrant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by Frank J. Scaturro, Chris Mackowski PhdPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669770to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Grant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant
Author: Frank J. Scaturro, Chris Mackowski Phd
Narrator: Rick Adamson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes
Release date: April 25, 2023
Genres: The Americas
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Ulysses S. Grant stood at the center of the American Civil War maelstrom. The Ohio native answered his nation's call to service and finished the war as a lieutenant general in command of the United States Army. Four years later, he ascended to the presidency to better secure the peace he had helped win...2023-04-2511h 16
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryGrant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by Frank J. Scaturro, Chris Mackowski PhdPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669770 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant Author: Frank J. Scaturro, Chris Mackowski Phd Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: Ulysses S. Grant stood at the center of the American Civil War maelstrom. The Ohio native answered his nation's call to service and finished the war as a lieutenant general in command of the United States Army. Four years later, he ascended to the presidency to better secure the peace he had helped win...2023-04-2530 min
Listen to Trending Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryGrant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by Chris Mackowski Phd, Frank J. ScaturroPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669770 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant Author: Chris Mackowski Phd, Frank J. Scaturro Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: Ulysses S. Grant stood at the center of the American Civil War maelstrom. The Ohio native answered his nation's call to service and finished the war as a lieutenant general in command of the United States Army. Four years later, he ascended to the presidency to better secure the peace he had helped win...2023-04-2530 minListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryGrant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant by Chris Mackowski Phd, Frank J. ScaturroPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/669770to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Grant at 200: Reconsidering the Life and Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant
Author: Chris Mackowski Phd, Frank J. Scaturro
Narrator: Rick Adamson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes
Release date: April 25, 2023
Genres: Military
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Ulysses S. Grant stood at the center of the American Civil War maelstrom. The Ohio native answered his nation's call to service and finished the war as a lieutenant general in command of the United States Army. Four years later, he ascended to the presidency to better secure the peace he had helped win on...2023-04-2511h 16
Emerging Civil WarCivil War Monuments and Memory (with Jon Tracey)Dive into a discussion about Civil War monuments and how they relate to our memory of the war. Emerging Civil War historians Jon Tracey and Chris Mackowski talk about the ECW 10th Anniversary Series book Civil War Monuments and Memory.2023-04-1847 min
Emerging Civil WarThe Politics of Black History Month (with Kevin Levin)It's Black History Month, but Black history has found itself in the political crosshairs. Kevin Levin of Civil War Memory joins Emerging Civil War's Chris Mackowski to discuss.2023-02-2544 min
Emerging Civil War2nd South Carolina String BandThey are some of the best-known and best-loved Civil War musicians: the 2nd South Carolina String Band! ECW's Chris Mackowski catches up with banjo player Joe Ewers for a conversation about music, reenacting, retirement, and more!2023-02-2150 min
Emerging Civil WarMobile (with Kris White)Explore the Civil War history around Mobile, Alabama—from the historic forts protecting the city to Battle of Mobile Bay to the battle of Fort Blakeley—with ECW's Chris Mackowski and Kris White.2023-02-091h 03
War Yankee - OverlandOverland.12: Running in CirclesIn This EpisodeIt's noon on May 5th, 1864 -- The Army of the Potomac has captured the Brock Road Intersection with Orange Plank Road, has discovered Confederate cavalry probing their left flank along the Catharpin Road, and now must deal with the growing threat of Rebels digging in along the Orange Turnpike. After waiting for hours for Meade to stop talking about attacking, and actually attack, Grant has had enough. But will he intervene in time to win his first battle against Lee?Notable Quotes"If [this] is what Meade meant...2023-02-091h 08
Emerging Civil WarDaz Catch-UpAs Emerging Civil War's Christmas treat to you, we offer a special across-the-Pond catch-up between Darren "Daz" Rawlings of the U.S. Civil War &. U.K. History site and ECW's Chris Mackowski.2022-12-3030 min
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasThe Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities by Chris MackowskiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619316to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities
Author: Chris Mackowski
Narrator: Jon Vertullo
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 5 minutes
Release date: November 29, 2022
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
'What If . . . ?' Every Civil War armchair general asks the question. Possibilities unfold. Disappointments vanish. Imaginations soar. More questions arise. 'What if . . .' can be more than an exercise in wistful fantasy. A serious inquiry sparks rigorous exploration, demands critical thinking, and unlocks important insights. The Great 'What Ifs' of the American Ci...2022-11-2910h 05
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasThe Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities by Chris MackowskiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619316 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities Author: Chris Mackowski Narrator: Jon Vertullo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 5 minutes Release date: November 29, 2022 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: 'What If . . . ?' Every Civil War armchair general asks the question. Possibilities unfold. Disappointments vanish. Imaginations soar. More questions arise. 'What if . . .' can be more than an exercise in wistful fantasy. A serious inquiry sparks rigorous exploration, demands critical thinking, and unlocks important insights. The Great 'What Ifs' of the Am...2022-11-2930 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryThe Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities by Chris MackowskiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619316 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities Author: Chris Mackowski Narrator: Jon Vertullo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 5 minutes Release date: November 29, 2022 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: 'What If . . . ?' Every Civil War armchair general asks the question. Possibilities unfold. Disappointments vanish. Imaginations soar. More questions arise. 'What if . . .' can be more than an exercise in wistful fantasy. A serious inquiry sparks rigorous exploration, demands critical thinking, and unlocks important insights. The Great 'What Ifs' of the American Ci...2022-11-2930 minGet Best Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryThe Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities by Chris MackowskiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/619316to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities
Author: Chris Mackowski
Narrator: Jon Vertullo
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 5 minutes
Release date: November 29, 2022
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
'What If . . . ?' Every Civil War armchair general asks the question. Possibilities unfold. Disappointments vanish. Imaginations soar. More questions arise. 'What if . . .' can be more than an exercise in wistful fantasy. A serious inquiry sparks rigorous exploration, demands critical thinking, and unlocks important insights. The Great 'What Ifs' of the American Civil Wa...2022-11-2910h 05
Emerging Civil WarThe Battle of JacksonDan Welch steps in as guest host to talk with Chris Mackowski about Chris's new book, "The Battle of Jackson, Mississippi," which covers one of the most overlooked phases of Grant's Vicksburg Campaign.2022-09-2748 min
Emerging Civil WarPolitics and Leadership Between Second Manassas and AntietamHistorians Kevin Pawlak, Dan Welch, and Chris Mackowski talk about the period between the battles of Second Manassas and Antietam: John Pope, Fitz John Porter, and Politics A-Plenty!2022-09-131h 12American Civil War & UK HistoryEmerging civil war with (Chris Mackowski & Sarah Kay Bierle)Send us a textEmerging Civil War with (Chris Mackowski & Sarah Kay Bierle)in this Podcast Daz was joined by Emerging Civil War's Co-founder and editor in chief Chris Mackowski and Managing Editor Sarah kay Bierle to Discuss the history behind Emerging Civil War.Support the show link.(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory)Emerging civil War's Website.https://emergingcivilwar.com/American Civil War UK History's Pages. https://linktr.ee/DazrawlingsSupport the show2022-08-091h 16
Emerging Civil WarTale of Two StonewallsIt was the best of Jackson; it was the worst of Jackson. The Stonewall of the Valley Campaign was not the Stonewall of the Seven Days. Sarah Kay Bierle, Doug Crenshaw, and Chris Mackowski talk about the tale of two Jacksons.
Learn more about the 1862 Valley Campaign with Sarah' recent series of articles at Emerging Civil War, and explore Stonewall's involvement around Richmond--or lack thereof--with Doug's book in the Emerging Civil War Series, Richmond Shall Not Be Given Up: The Seven Days' Battles, June 25-July 1, 1862.2022-06-221h 00American Civil War & UK HistoryThe Battle of the Wilderness with (Chris Mackowski)Send us a textThe Battle of the Wilderness with (Chris Mackowski)In this podcast Daz was joined by historian & author Chris Mackowski to discuss The Battle of the Wilderness which took place in the spring of 1864 Support the show link.(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory) https://linktr.ee/Dazrawlingshttps://emergingcivilwar.com/Support the show2022-05-0459 min
Emerging Civil WarGrant vs. Lee (with Dan Welch)Follow “Grant versus Lee” from the Wilderness to Appomattox—in 304 pages. Chris Mackowski and Dan Welch talk about the latest book from the ECW 10th anniversary series.2022-05-0334 min
The Other 51It Gots To Get Out with Chris MackowskiDr. Chris Mackwoski, an author and professor of communication at St. Bonaventure University, joins Brian to talk about writing, the Civil War, the secrets to productivity, and more. Chris and Brian, who are colleagues at the Jandoli School of Communication, talk about Chris’ long and winding career path. Chris talks about how spending time as a radio reporter in Maine, working in public relations, working as a playwright and a blogger helped shaped him as a writer. Chris describes his work writing about the Civil War, why he finds that topic to be so endlessly fasc...2022-04-2131 min
Emerging Civil WarDecisions at Fredericksburg (with Kris White and Ryan Quint)ECW historians Kris White and Ryan Quint play armchair quarterback with Chris Mackowski's recent book Decisions at Fredericksburg.2022-04-051h 11
The Commander's VoiceEpisode 36: Interview with Dr. Chris Mackowski, co-editor of "The Emerging Civil War Series"Dr. Chris Mackowski joins the podcast to discuss The Emerging Civil War book series, dedicated to introducing readers to a wide variety of Civl War related subjects.2022-02-0642 min
Emerging Revolutionary WarIndependence DayMark Maloy, Dan Welch, Savannah Rose, and Emerging Civil War co-founder Chris Mackowski discuss the history of Independence Day, July 4, 1776.2021-12-1953 min
The Unfiltered HistorianThe Mine Run Campaign With Chris MackowskiThe Mine Run Campaign.2021-12-091h 47
Untold Civil WarThe Civil War's Valley Forge.Send us a textThis episode is dedicated to the late Albert Connor, the man who did the research and pinpointed the moment the Army of the Potomac made its Rocky Balboa comeback and won the War. This is what this podcast is about, those untold stories that are so impactful to our understanding of the conflict. Albert Conner found and brought to light one of these stories in his book, Seizing Destiny: The Army of the Potomac’s Valley Forge and the Civil War Winter that saved the Union. I sit with co-author Chris Mackowski to di...2021-10-0127 min
Emerging Civil WarThe Siege of Jackson (with Jim Woodrick)Historian Jim Woodrick talks with Chris Mackowski about his book, The Civil War Siege of Jackson, Mississippi.2021-08-1750 minAmerican Civil War & UK HistoryGrant's Last Battle," The Story of Ulysses S. Grant's personal memoirs with(Chris Mackowski)Send us a textGrant's Last Battle," The Story of Ulysses S. Grant's personal memoirs with (Chris Mackowski)In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, Podcast Daz was joined by historian author and co-founder of Emerging Civil War Chris Mackowski to discuss the story behind Ulysses S Grant's personal memoirs and his last battle with cancer.Chris's Book.https://www.savasbeatie.com/search.php?search_query=Grant%27s+last+battle+Emerging Civil War's Website.https://emergingcivilwar.com/ACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wix...2021-07-2251 min