American Military History Podcast

Lee’s Special Order and South Mountain

Robert E Lee and Special Order 191 and 3 "Gap" battles at the Battle of South Mountain

Author Interview: Veronica Kirin – Stories of Elders

Interview with Amazon Best Selling Author Veronica Kirin and her book: Stories of Elders

Second Battle of Bull Run (Part 2)

We continue our conversations of day 2 and day of Second Bull Run / Second Manassas and talk about the fallout of the battle.

Second Battle of Bull Run (Pt I)

We return to Manassas for "round 2" with the second Battle of Bull Run / Manassas

Seven Days Battle

Seven Days of fighting in late June and early July would change the face of the Civil War - as Robert E Lee assumed command of the Confederates and launched an offensive against the Union forces surrounding Richmond

Robert E. Lee

Let's take a look at the life of the Confederate General Robert E Lee

Hanover Courthouse & Seven Pines

Back over in the Virginia Peninsula Campaign, we'll talk about the battle that brings Robert E Lee into command of the Confederate army

Stonewall Jackon’s Valley Campaign

In the spring/summer of 1862 - Stonewall Jackson lead an audacious and stunning campaign that propelled him to military fame in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. In this episode, we'll cover that entire campaign!

How can I draw my sword upon Virginia?

Let's jump over from Mississippi to Virginia to talk a little bit about the Peninsula Captain of the Civil War.

The Siege of Corinth

With both sides still reeling from Shiloh - the Union army advances on the retreating Confederate army with hopes of capturing both it - and the railroad junctions at Cornith

The Battle of Shiloh

Shiloh means "Place of Peace" in Hebrew - which was a complete misnomer for two days in April of 1862 as the Union and Confederate armies slugged it out in what was the first "great battle" of the war

Merrimack (Virginia) vs Monitor

In this episode we learn about the famous naval battle between the Virginia and the Monitor - oh you thought it was the Merrimack? You're both right and wrong. Tune in to find out the details.

Scott’s Anaconda don’t want none…

This week we'll talk about Winfield's Scott's retirement, his impact on the soldiers of the Civil War (based upon his experiences in the Mexican American War) and his final plan that was implemented the Anaconda Plan - as well as three naval battles in North & South Carolina and Lousiana that resulted as a part of that plan. 

McClellan’s Reign & Ball’s Bluff

Lincoln brings in his third "man of destiny" with George McClellan - who actually does some good - but not without conflict from his former mentor Winfield Scott

Wilson’s Creek and Lincoln’s Command Woes – CW Pt 5

After Manassas Lincoln faced several "interesting" command choices in Kentucky and Missouri - and we also see what happens at the battle of Wilson's Creek

The Fire is Light… Battle of Manassas / Bull Run – CW Pt 4

The fire has been light, and American history will change forever. Union and Confederate troops converge at Manassas Junction

3 Sparks to Light the Fire – Civil War Pt 3

This week's episode moves us closer to the first major battle of the Civil War - Bull Run/First Manasas, but did you know that Bull Run wasn't exactly the first battle of the war? You'll learn which one was this week.

Fort Sumter Fallout & Army Organization – Civil War Pt 2

The short 2 months (ish) period after Fort Sumter brought with it A LOT of action is gearing up for the war on both sides. We'll talk about those as well as how the armies were organized and how some of those organizations have made it into the modern day armed forces

The Coming Storm – Civil War: Part 1

We discuss the causes and some triggering actions for the start of the Civil War and discuss the siege of Fort Sumter

Introducing American History Tellers

Every part of your life can be traced to our shared history, but how well do you know the real stories of our nation? American History Tellers takes you to the events, times, and the people that shaped America and Americans, and they’ll show you how American history affected the people that lived before you, and affects you today.

Replay: USS Constitution

Hi American Military History podcast listeners - just a quick heads up that this episode is a replay of one of my favorite episodes over the past few years. We’re doing replays in December and the first part of January to give me time to prepare our episodes on the Civil War.

Replay: The Battle of King’s Mountain I & II

Hi American Military History podcast listeners - just a quick heads up that this episode is a replay of one of my favorite episodes over the past few years. We’re doing replays in December and the first part of January to give me time to prepare our episodes on the Civil War.

Replay The Battle of Bunker Hill – Parts I & II

Hi American Military History podcast listeners - just a quick heads up that this episode is a replay of one of my favorite episodes over the past few years. We’re doing replays in December and the first part of January to give me time to prepare our episodes on the Civil War.

Replay: The Battle of Baltimore

This is a replay of one of our earlier episodes - we'll be back with new episodes in mid January 2018

The Utah War

This week's episode focuses on the Utah War, a roughly 10-ish week war where not a single shot was fired - and an American Army loss was the result

Matthew Perry Goes to Japan

This week we'll join Matthew Perry as he travels to the closed bordered, isolated Japan to establish trade relationships.

Battle Experience from the Mexican-American War

As we prepare for our conversations on the Civil War, let's talk about a handful of "Civil War Celebrities" that earned their experience in the Mexican-American War

Battle of Mexico City

This week we finish up the Mexican American War with the Battle of Mexico City, which technically includes our last two episodes. We'll also learn how the battle was started by an officer who took it upon himself to march into the city...

The Battle of Chapultepac

In the last battle before taking Mexico City, Winfield Scott and his crew assault an ancient Mexican fortification in the hopes of removing it from Santa Anna's defensive arsenal.

Battle of Molino del Rey

This week we see Winfield Scott as he approaches Mexico City and gets sidetracked by Molino del Rey, a bloody engagement with little strategic value

Battles of Contreras and Churubusco

American General Winfield Scott and Mexican General Santa Anna square off again with the Battle of Contreras and what started as a cleanup operation that turned into the Battle of Churubusco

The Battle of Cerro Gordo

In this week's episode we'll jump into the slug fest between Maj General's Winfield Scott and Mexican Army General Santa Anna. We'll also see a few familiar names pop up, including that of Robert E Lee.

The Capture of Monterrey & The Battle of Buena Vista

Future US President Zachary Taylor captures the Mexican city of Monterrey and moved on to defeat Santa Anna at Buena Vista

The Mexican-American War – Annexation of Texas & Battle of Palo Alto

To understand the Mexican War, we have to start out with some politics and learn why Mexico was upset about losing Texas to the United States, and we'll learn that the dispute really focused on one thing...land.

Wrapping up the Black Hawk War

This week we wrap up the Black Hawk War with discussions on The Battle of Wisconsin Heights and the Battle of Bad Axe

The Battle of Kellogg’s Grove

As the Black Hawk War continues we see two small battles at Kellogg's Grove, with the America's continuing to press and pursue Black Hawk and his troops

The Black Hawk War Begins

This week begins a bloody, but brief 15 week engagement between American forces and Sauk and Fox Native Americans living in Illionios

The Second Barbary War

The Third Seminole War

This week's episode takes us to the tail end of the third of three Seminole Wars in Florida during the late 1800s

The End of the Second Seminole War

We wrap up our conversation of the Second Seminole War this week, and tease our next conversation: The Third Seminole War!

Tides of History, Episode One Preview

I don't always promote other podcasts here. But when I do, you better make sure you listen because Tides of History is coming and it's AMAZING. Here's a sample of the first episode for you to enjoy!

Jesup Takes Command

Jesup gets his turn command the US forces in Florida, and brings with him one of the largest forces to every be present in the war.

Unshackling America with Willard Sterne Randall

Today we're chatting with history author Willard Sterne Randall whose new book "Unshackling America" proposes that the American Revolution didn't actually end until the War of 1812.

A Lack of Forward Progress… Gaines & Scott in Florida

The (small) American Army keeps trying to establish a foothold in a Cove held by the Seminole, but is unable to establish any forward progress due to lack of supplies & coordination

The Dade Massacre – Second Seminole Wars

The Dade Massacre was an 1835 defeat for the United States Army that greatly escalated the Second Seminole War, which lasted until 1842.

Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs – The Hello Girls

A bit of a deviation this week as we venture briefly into WWI to discuss the entrance of women into the Armed Services with Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, however our conversation stretches from the Rev War all the way to WWI.

Andrew Jackson Invades Florida

In our final episode on the First Seminole Wars, we learn about Andrew Jackson's invasions of East and West Florida.

Fowlstown & the Scott Massacre

We'll start with what many historians consider to be the first major action of the First Seminole War and move on towards a riverside massacre known as the Scott Massacre

Justin’s Personal Letters

In this week's Letters from War, I'll be sharing some letters from my personal collection from a young soldier who enlisted in 2000

The Negro Fort

The Battle of Negro Fort was a short military siege in 1816 in which forces of the United States assaulted and managed to blow up an African-American fortified stronghold in the frontier of northern Spanish Florida.