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Civil War Regiments
by Stephen
The Civil War Regiments Podcast is a collection of accounts and diary entries of the common soldiers of the American Civil War, along with unit histories and battle narratives, to help educate and offer a better understanding of the daily life of soldiers from 1861-1865.
Episodes
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Order of Battle Gettysburg Book Series
For this year's Gettysburg Anniversary Special, I showcase my 9-volume book series on the Army of the Potomac Order of Battle at Gettysburg. I share my inspirations and goals of the series as well as commentary and samples on the content of each volume. Drawing from first-hand accounts…
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The 154th New York, A Conversation with Mark Dunkelman
On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing author, historian, artist and musician, Mark Dunkelman. We discuss the 154th New York Infantry Regiment, a unit that has been his life work with six books, dozens of articles, monuments and the famous Coster Avenue Mural at Gettysburg. We deep...
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A Conversation with First Section
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Jeff Baldwin and Mike Jones, of First Section, an authentic horse-drawn artillery living history organization. We discuss the origins of the unit, and the work and preparations involved in recreating Civil War artillery accurately....
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Regimental Chaplains and Living History, with Fr. Bryan Brooks
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Father Bryan Brooks, a Roman Catholic Priest and a living historian. We discuss how he is able to juggle his ministry and hobbies, and we also dive into recent events we have both attended. Father Bryan also offers an in-depth look...
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Regiments In Art, A Conversation with Artist Mark Maritato
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by historical artist Mark Maritato to discuss his work in recreating regiments in art, as well as the process, inspirations, and his latest projects. Mark goes through great lengths for accuracy in his paintings to honor the men who...
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The Battle and Battlefield of Fort Blakeley, with Brian DesRochers
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Brian DesRochers of Fort Blakeley State Park. We discuss the many preservation projects and living history events taking place at Fort Blakeley, as well as a conversation on the actual battle, the soldiers involved and keeping its...
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A Conversation with Jared Frederick
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Jared Frederick, of Reel History, for a conversation on how the historical movie reviews started as well as Jared's personal interests in Civil War History, from his favorite regiments to experiences as a Park Ranger at Gettysburg....
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Talking Regiments with Eric Mohney
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Eric Mohney for a chat talking anything and everything about Pennsylvania regiments. Eric is an expert on the Pennsylvania Reserves and we deep dive in their 1862 campaigns, as well as their involvement at Gettysburg, among many...
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Genealogy Research & Ancestry, with Tom and Aric
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Tom Travis and Aric Bruggeworth to discuss Genealogy and Ancestry. Tom and Aric share many stories of their ancestors in the war, the regiments they served in, as well as full circle moments doing living history events on the same...
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Litchfield County and the Civil War
A new season of The Civil War Regiments Podcast begins in this interview with Peter Vermilyea about Litchfield County (Connecticut) in the Civil War. Peter teaches history at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, he is a graduate of Gettysburg College and is the director of the student...
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Reenactor Roundtable
On this episode I'm joined in studio with fellow living historians Patrick Landrum, Mike Hoover, Whit Barr, and Chad Phillips. We discuss a variety of topics and shared experiences within our hobby of living history, from documentary projects, favorite living history events, battlefields and…
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Tennessee Talk with Mike and Whit
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by fellow living historians, Mike Hoover and Whit Barr, to discuss the soldiers, battles and battlefields of Tennessee during the Civil War. We also spend time on the story and controversial legacy of Sam Watkins and his famous…
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A Conversation with Patrick Landrum-The Independent Rifles
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I interview Patrick Landrum, of the Independent Rifles, a living history organization in Tennessee/Mississippi. We discuss the origins of the Independent Rifles, the work behind putting on events, cooking and commissary, as well as Western...
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160th Chickamauga Anniversary Special
On this special edition of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by my brother, Joey, to discuss our favorite facts, stories and aspects of the Battle and Battlefield of Chickamauga, in honor of the 160th Anniversary. Show Notes: American Battlefield Trust Animated Map...
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The Research Arsenal, with Steven Dacus
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Steven Dacus to discuss the new website ResearchArsenal.com. We deep dive into all aspects and functions of the website and how it will help reenactors, historians, and history buffs with research! The search functions, keywords…
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Regiments In Movies and TV, with Ryan Alcaino
In this episode of the Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Ryan Alcaino to discuss movies and TV series that have featured and depicted Civil War regiments and soldier life. We discuss films that did or didn't get it right as well as films we would like to see made. We hope you enjoy the...
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The Austrian Lorenz, with Chad Phillips
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined in studio by my pard Chad Phillips to discuss the Austrian Lorenz Rifle, a popular weapon during the American Civil War. We discuss all things related to the Lorenz, it's unique features, how it served both sides during the war, what...
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The Battle and Battlefield of Resaca
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I'm joined by Tony Patton and Zach Brewer of the Friends of Resaca Battlefield, to discuss their works for the battlefield as well as the history of one of the largest battles fought in Georgia during the war. We recap the battle, discuss...
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How to Research and Write a Regimental History
On this special episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan (associate professor of history and chair of the Department of History at Sam Houston State University) to discuss "How To Research And Write A Regimental History." Dr. Jordan pinpoints all the...
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The 107th Ohio Infantry, with Dr. Brian Jordan
On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brian Jordan (Sam Houston State University) to discuss the 107th Ohio Infantry Regiment and his book "A Thousand May Fall: An Immigrant Regiment's Civil War." We discuss the timeline and background of the mostly-German regiment, primarily on their involvement in...
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160th Gettysburg Special with Joey and Stephen
On this special episode, I'm joined by my brother Joseph as we contemplate and reflect on the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg as well as our many visits to the battlefield. We wish we could be there in person this year but we enjoyed a nice conversation on our favorite details of…
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The 7th Rhode Island Infantry, with Rob Grandchamp
On this episode I interview Rhode Island historian and author, Rob Grandchamp on the story of the 7th Rhode Island infantry regiment in the Civil War. A regiment that participated in both the Eastern and Western theaters of the war and would suffer terrible losses. This was an intriguing...
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Gettysburg Highlight: George Sandoe and the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry
As part of the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, I am highlighting a particular regiment on each day of the anniversary. Today, we remember the story of George Sandoe and the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry. Sandoe would be the first Union solider killed in the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Memorial Day Tribute
On this special Memorial Day episode, I share the account of Robert Gould Shaw at the Battle of Antietam, and he summarizes the horrific combat and terrible loss of life in the bloodiest day of the American Civil War. He also reflects on the impact of such loss on the families on the homefront…
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Voices of the 103rd Ohio at Resaca
This episode is in tribute to the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment and their engagement at the Battle of Resaca, Georgia on May 14, 1864. The regiment suffered severe casualties while advancing across open ground and their entire color guard was killed or wounded. Included in this episode…
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The 111th New York Infantry with Martin Husk
A New Season Begins! On this episode I interview Martin Husk, the author of "The 111th New York Volunteer Infantry: A Civil War History." We deep-dive into a compelling conversation of the 111th Regiment and its unique, heroic and troubled history. Missing out on the first half of the war, these...
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Spring 2023 Update
A quick update to let you all know the Civil War Regiments Podcast will be returning soon!
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A Conversation with the Armory Guards
In this episode I interview Herb Coats and Austin Mitcham of the Armory Guards, a living history organization in Georgia. We discuss the history of their organization as well as a review of memorable living history and immersive events in the past and present. We also discuss a few of the movies...
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A Conversation on Camp Nelson National Monument
On this special episode of the Civil War Regiments Podcast, I have a full panel of guests to discuss Camp Nelson National Monument in Kentucky, it's historical significance as an enormous Union supply base, refugee camp and training ground for USCT Regiments, and we also discuss the upcoming…
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A Conversation with Dana Shoaf
We're back with a special new episode with Dana Shoaf, editor of Civil War Times Magazine! We discuss Dana's work in the journalism/history field, as well as his shared interest in living history and regiments and campaigns of the Civil War. We discuss many topics such as the state of living...
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Talking Regiments with Stephen & Ryan
On this episode I'm joined by fellow history buff and living historian, Ryan Alcaino to enjoy an unscripted conversation on anything and everything related to regiments in the Civil War. We discuss reenactments, living history, favorite battlefields and books, movies, and regiments, as well as...
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Florida In The Civil War, A Conversation with the Liberty Guards
On this episode, I'm joined by Walter Cook and Gavin Thomas, of the Liberty Guards Mess, to discuss their living history organization, as well as the history of Florida during the Civil War: its prominent politicians, soldiers, regiments and brigades, as well as key battles and events.…
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A Conversation with the Liberty Rifles
On this episode I interviewed Michael Clarke and Craig Schneider, of the Liberty Rifles, to discuss their living history organization that strives to accurately portray soldier life in the American Civil War. Many of their events feature recreations of full-scale regiments and we deep-dive into…
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A Conversation with Eric Mohney, of the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast
NEW Gettysburg Anniversary Special! I'm joined by Eric Mohney, Executive Producer of the popular Addressing Gettysburg Podcast. We deep dive into the beginnings of the podcast as well as how Eric discovered his passion for Civil War history, and we discuss many books, regiments, soldiers and...
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The 24th Michigan At Gettysburg with Andrew Roscoe
In honor of the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, I interviewed historian Andrew Roscoe on the 24th Michigan of the famed Iron Brigade and its involvement in the battle. Taking 496 men into battle on July 1st, the regiment would muster only 99 at the conclusion, suffering over 80%...
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A Conversation with The Bearded Historian
On this episode of The Civil War Regiments Podcast, Jeff Williams, a.k.a "The Bearded Historian" joins the show to talk about his many projects: History through Fashion, his War Movie Stickers, Social Media, and Tennessee History. We also discuss books, battlefields, and a whole lot more. Show...
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A Conversation with Ivan Ingraham
On the first inaugural interview episode, I am joined by Ivan Ingraham. We take a deep dive look into Civil War Living History and how some unique reenacting opportunities led us to a greater understanding of the Civil War soldier, as we try to portray their daily lives on campaign. We also…
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Christmas Special Edition
In this special Christmas Edition of the Civil War Regiments Podcast we share twelve Christmas letters written by Civil War soldiers. Some are heartwarming and others heartbreaking. A reminder that all these young men wanted to be in a better place on Christmas Day.
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"They were brave even if they were the enemy"
In this account, Sergeant James Kennedy, of the 100th Pennsylvania Infantry, describes the defense of Fort Sanders, during the battle on November 29, 1863. Kennedy would suffer a ghastly wound that destroyed his jaw and left him permanently disabled, ending his combat service.
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"It was as grand a charge as I ever saw"
In this account, Captain Wiley Johnson, of the 18th Mississippi Infantry, describes the attack on Fort Sanders, outside Knoxville, TN on November 29, 1863. A failed assault against strong defenses, resulting in over 800 Rebel casualties.
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"That was no fight, only a little kind of scrimmage"
In this account of Private David Monat, of the 29th Pennsylvania Infantry, describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee (October 28-29, 1863) and how his regiment assisted in saving the right flank of the Federal line.
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"The Whole Line Raised A Yell"
In this account, Lieutenant Richard Lewis, of the Palmetto Sharpshooters, describes the Confederate point of view of the Battle of Wauhatchie, Tennessee, the evening of October 28-29, 1863.
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Thank You For Listening!
A message of thanks and celebration of the podcast reaching 10,000 total listens! With listeners in 6 countries, and 24 states in the US!
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"...our battery caused...double the loss that the whole fire of the enemy did."
In this official report, Major Henry Abbott, of the 20th Massachusetts Infantry, describes his regiment's action, capture of enemy artillery, and trouble with friendly fire during the Battle of Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.
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"...have never seen the men more cool and determined"
In this official report, Colonel Edward Hall, of the 46th North Carolina, describes his regiment's and brigade's actions at the Battle of Bristoe Station, Virginia, October 14, 1863.
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"I concluded I was torn to pieces"
In this account, Ormond Hupp of the 5th Indiana Light Artillery describes his ghastly wound and terrible casualties of his battery at the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky.
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"I was struck through the side of the face and neck"
In this account, Lieutenant W.R. Moore of the 5th Tennessee Infantry describes his wounding at the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky in October 1862.
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"Our fire was mowing them down by the hundred"
In this account, Corporal William Records, of the 72nd Indiana Infantry, writes of holding the line against Longstreet's Confederates at Chickamauga, and notes the destructive results of his regiment's Spencer repeating rifles.
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"We plunged into this vortex of hell"
In this account, Private William Oliphant, of the 6th Texas Infantry, writes of the horrors and carnage of battle at Chickamauga, Georgia.
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"The ground was strewn with dead and wounded horses and men"
In this account, Captain J. Albert Monroe, commanding Battery D, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, describes his battery moving towards the frontlines at Antietam, and encountering the many corpses and wounded of both sides on the "Bloodiest Day."
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Civil War Regiments Podcast is a collection of accounts and diary entries of the common soldiers of the American Civil War, along with unit histories and battle narratives, to help educate and offer a better understanding of the daily life of soldiers from 1861-1865.
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