Civil War Breakfast Club

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Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 128 - "Voices from Gettysburg" by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo May 17, 2024

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We are happy to be joined by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo to discuss his new book "Voices from Gettysburg", which will be released on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Huge thanks to Dr. Guelzo for joining us!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 127 - The Siege of Yorktown May 04, 2024

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In which we discuss the Siege of Yorktown, part of the Peninsula Campaign

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 126 - The Battle of Island No. 10 Apr 13, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss a battle not talked about but which has repercussions for things like the Vicksburg Campaign - the Battle of Island No. 10.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 125 - General Patrick R. Cleburne Mar 23, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss the life of Confederate General Patrick R. Cleburne.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 124 - The Irish Brigade Mar 09, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss the Union Irish Brigade.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 123 - General John F. Reynolds & Kate Hewitt Feb 13, 2024

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Since it's Valentine's Day, we decided to tell the story of Union General John F. Reynolds and his secret fiancee Kate Hewitt. In this episode, we also discuss the journey that Reynolds body had to take in order to get back to Lancaster, PA after he was killed on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 122 - The H.L. Hunley Jan 26, 2024

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In which we discuss the very fascinating story of the H.L. Hunley!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 121 - The Bureau of Military Information Jan 12, 2024

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In this episode we discuss the Bureau of Military Information aka the BMI, which is one of the changes that General Joe Hooker made to the Army of the Potomac after he takes over in late January 1863. We zero in specifically on the role the BMI plays in the Battle of the Gettysburg.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 120 - General Hiram B. Granbury Dec 15, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss Confederate General Hiram B. Granbury.

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 119 - General James Longstreet with guest Dr. Elizabeth R. Varon Dec 02, 2023

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We are joined by Dr. Elizabeth R. Varon to discuss her new book "James Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South"