"Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120 - Civil War Railroads," features Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr discussing the crucial role of railroads during the American Civil War.

Here are the key takeaways from the discussion:

Railroads' Crucial Role: The Civil War was the first major conflict w...

Join the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast as they talk with Battlefield Guide Garry Adelman as they talk about Civil War Myths!

The discussion covers:

The 20th Massachusetts as a "Harvard Regiment" due to its officer corps primarily consisting of Harvard graduates.

Their identity as the "Copperhead Regiment" due to their officers' Democratic and conservative political views, often clashing with Republican policies and t...

Join us as we explore the dawn attack on June 9, 1863 at the largest cavalry battle ever fought on North American soil. From Beverly’s Ford to Fleetwood Hill, Tracy and Mike break down the surprise crossing, the fierce clashes, and how this moment reshaped cavalry warfare and set the stage for th...

Meet General Henry Jackson Hunt — the Union’s brilliant Chief of Artillery at Gettysburg. His tactical genius with massed artillery fire shaped battles from Malvern Hill to Pickett’s Charge. Discover how Hunt’s steady hand and innovative strategies helped secure Union victory in the Civil War.

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This program focuses on the role of baseball during the American Civil War. Guest host Michael "Mikey B." Barycki, Lewis Trott, and Jeff Pasnik discuss how the game provided camaraderie, boosted morale, and offered a sense of home to soldiers.

This video features a discussion about Archer's Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg, featuring two guests: LBG Charlie Fennell and AG Patron Matt McClanahan.

The conversation covers:

Formation and Background: How Archer's Brigade, primarily composed of Tennessee and Alabama units (like the 7th ...

Stu Dempsey, a licensed battlefield guide, shares his personal connection to the brigade, as two of his ancestors served in the 73rd Ohio Infantry and died at Gettysburg. He provides historical context for the brigade, detailing its formation, regimental composition (55th Ohio, 73rd Ohio, 136th N...

What was Robert E. Lee really thinking on the pivotal third day of the Battle of Gettysburg? How did he adapt his strategy when the reality of the battlefield set in? And what does his decision-making tell us about his leadership style? In this episode of Ask A Gettysburg Guide, Licensed Battlefi...

Explore the history and legacy of one of the most renowned military units of the American Civil War—The Irish Brigade. This episode examines the experiences of the Irish immigrants who fought for the Union, their motivations, challenges, and the key battles that defined their service. We even tak...

Out of all the popular actions of the Battle of Gettysburg, none was fought for as man hours as the fight for Culp's Hill. Charlie Fennell is back with the follow-up to July 2nd's Culp's Hill episode.

Battle flags held significant importance for several reasons during the Civil War and earlier conflicts:

Practical Purpose: In the noisy and smoky environment of battle, large flags served as a visible rally point for soldiers to maintain formation and communicate. As mentioned in the video, a f...