America: Fog Of War

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4.3) Debrief with Gene Barr Oct 12, 2022

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4.3) Debrief with Gene Barr: In this Debrief episode, Brett and Colby sit down with author Gene Barr (A Civil War Captain and His Lady: Love, Courtship, and Combat from Fort Donelson Through the Vicksburg Campaign) to discuss the personal experiences of a Union soldier in Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Tennessee. The conversation covers everything from missing loved ones to a soldier coming face to face with the violence they're capable of.

Listen to the conversation and see the similarities between the experiences of the civil war soldier and those of the modern American warrior.

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A Civil War Captain and His Lady

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Brett and Colby, both Marine Corps combat veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, use their backgrounds to tell the stories from America’s past wars. This podcast incorporates their combat experiences to relate the experiences of American warriors of the past to a modern audience. To further discover and commemorate our history, provide insight to younger generations, and inspire everyone to uphold and honor the legacy of the American Warrior.

4.2) Hippocket History - the Battle of the Ironclads Oct 05, 2022

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4.2) Hippocket History - the Battle of the Ironclads: Also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads, this episode not only covers how these monumental ships faced off for the first time, but how this naval battle made an impact on the nation and others across the ocean. This most innovative demonstration during war time takes place in this hippocket. Check it out, it changed the world forever.

Warhawk’s Hampton Roads animated battlemap on YouTube:

Warhawk - Battle of Hampton Roads

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4.1) [PATREON PREVIEW] Debrief with Michael Lentz Sep 28, 2022

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4.1) Debrief with Michael Lentz: In this debrief episode Colby and Brett sit down with Michael Lentz—a Licensed Battle Field Guide at the Brandy Station Battlefield—to discuss that battle and the experiences of the men that fought it.

The Battle of Brandy Station is the first battle of the Gettysburg Campaign and the largest, majority, cavalry engagement of the Civil War. At Brandy Station, the Army of the Potomac’s Cavalry Corps faced off against J.E.B. Stuart’s Cavalry in a fight that signaled an end to Confederate dominance in horse-mounted warfare.

Listen to their conversation to find out more about the battle, the men engaged in it, and how to get the most out of a tour of the battlefield.

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Episode 4 - Season 1 Sep 26, 2022

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4.) Episode 4 - Season 1: This episode picks up in the aftermath of the First Battle of Manassas, and with the Union Army acquiring a new commanding general. For the first time this season, Colby takes us into the Western Theater–where one of the war’s best generals will soon make a name for himself and win the victories Lincoln, and the Union, so desperately need.

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3.4) [PATREON PREVIEW] Hippocket History - Fort Henry and Fort Donelson Sep 21, 2022

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3.4) Hippocket History - Fort Henry and Fort Donelson: Jump into the Western Theater of the American Civil War and find out how two small forts become the targets for the U.S. Army and Navy in an operation to stab deeper into the Confederacy. Many will be involved, but one man in particular makes an outstanding impact on the war effort and the men that serve under his command.

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3.3) Debrief with USMC Senior Drill Instructor SSgt. Jack Larter Sep 14, 2022

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3.3) Debrief with USMC Senior Drill Instructor SSgt. Jack Larter - Ever wonder how Marines are made? Get into this ‘behind the scenes’ debrief as we interview former Senior Drill Instructor, Staff Sergeant Jack Larter. With a Marine Corps career as a mortarman in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province, to the drill field aboard Parris Island, Jack Larter provides us with a behind the scenes glimpse of life as a Marine Corps Drill Instructor. Find out how his combat experience shaped the way he made Marines and how he continues to live by those standards and traditions even after coming home.

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3.2) Hippocket History - Henry Hill Sep 07, 2022

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3.2) Hippocket History - Henry Hill is part two of the hippocket history covering the 1st Battle of Manassas. The episode continues with the stage set for a crushing Union victory. The Federal forces will soon realize, however, that the battle is far from over. Knock out part two of this hip pocket as it covers the afternoon portion of the tremendous efforts made on Henry Hill to really get a grasp on the first major battle of the American Civil War.

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3.1) [PATREON PREVIEW] Debrief with S.U.V.C.W. - Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Aug 31, 2022

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Debrief with S.U.V.C.W. Is a conversation with Bruce Frail and Ben Frail of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The S.U.V.C.W. is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of heroes who fought and worked to save the Union—They are the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic. Find out more about the S.U.V.C.W. on their website: www.suvcw.org

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Episode 3 -Season 1 Aug 29, 2022

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Episode 3 - Season 1 of America: Fog of War, The first major battle of the U.S. Civil War is a rude awakening for the soldiers that have to fight it and a shock to the nation. Listen as Colby tells the story of the 1st Battle of Manassas/Bull Run and experience all the twists, turns, and tragedies in this story of the 'American Warrior.'

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2.4) [PATREON PREVIEW] Hippocket History - Matthews Hill Aug 24, 2022

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This Hippocket History episode, part one of a two part series on the first Battle of Bull Run [or first Manassas], sets the stage early in the war for what major engagements are going to look like. But it’s an unknown flanking maneuver made by Union troops before the battle begins that puts Matthews Hill in the sights of both Union and Confederate forces. Tune-in to find out what happens.

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