Category: Civil War Talk Radio
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Civil War Talk Radio: November 30, 2007
Air Date: 113007 Subject: Civilian Reactions to Sherman’s March through the Carolinas Book: When Sherman Marched North from the Sea: Resistance on the Confederate Home Front Guest: Jacqueline Glass Campbell Summary: Jacqueline Glass Campbell speaks with Gerry about how Confederate women in the Carolinas reacted to Sherman’s march north from Savannah in early 1865. Brett’s […]
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Civil War Talk Radio: November 9, 2007
Air Date: 110907 Subject: Thoughts on the Civil War Book: This Mighty Scourge: Perspectives on the Civil War Guest: James M. McPherson Summary: James McPherson discusses his new book This Mighty Scourge and offers other thoughts on the Civil War. Brett’s Summary: James McPherson, as Gerry says in the opening to this episode, needs no […]
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Civil War Talk Radio: November 2, 2007
Air Date: 110207 Subject: The 15th Kentucky Infantry (U.S.) Book: The Battle Rages Higher: The Union’s Fifteenth Kentucky Infantry Guest: Kirk C. Jenkins Summary: Kirk C. Jenkins discusses the battles inside and outside of the 15th Kentucky Infantry (U.S.). Brett’s Summary: Kirk C. Jenkins, a lawyer in Chicago, is a native of Kentucky. His inspiration […]
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Civil War Talk Radio: October 26, 2007
Air Date: 102607 Subject: Acting Major Charles Dana Miller Book: Struggle for the Life of the Republic: A Civil War Narrative Guest: Stewart Bennett Summary: Stewart Bennett, who along with Barbara Tillery co-edited a recent release of Charles Dana Miller’s Civil War memoir, joins Gerry to discuss Miller’s experiences during the Civil War. Brett’s Summary: […]
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Civil War Talk Radio: October 19, 2007
Air Date: 101907 Subject: Civil War Era Law Cases Book: Terrible Swift Sword: The Legacy of John Brown Guest: Paul Finkelman Summary: Paul Finkelman discusses famous Civil War related law cases. Brett’s Summary: Paul Finkelman, the President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy at Albany Law School, was Gerry’s guest in this […]
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Civil War Talk Radio: October 12, 2007
Air Date: 101207 Subject: Irish-Americans in the Civil War Books: The Harp and the Eagle: Irish-American Volunteers and the Union Army, 1861-1865 Guest: Susannah U. Bruce Summary: Sam Houston State University professor and author, Susannah Bruce joins Gerry to discuss her current book, The Harp and The Eagle. Brett’s Summary: Sam Houston State Professor Susannah […]
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Civil War Talk Radio: October 5, 2007
Air Date: 100507 Subject: Civil War Top Ten Lists Books: The Maps of Gettysburg: The Gettysburg Campaign, June 3 – July 13, 1863 & Roads to Gettysburg: Lee’s Invasion of the North, 1863 & Brigades of Gettysburg: The Union and Confederate Brigades at the Battle of Gettysburg Guest: Bradley M. Gottfried Summary: Author and President […]