American Civil War & UK History

American Civil War & UK History

The podcast was born on December 26th, 2020, and I have always been passionate about history from a young age. My interest in the American Civil War began in 2004 after watching the movie "Gettysburg". Since then, my passion for this topic has only grown. Although I don't live in America and cannot easily access the Civil War battlefields, I reside in the beautiful county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. Kent has a rich history, which has also fuelled my fascination with UK history. This inspired the name of my podcast, *American Civil War & UK History*.

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American Civil War & UK History
  • Dan Sickles and the Battle of Gettysburg - with Jim Hessler

    Daz was joined by author and experienced battlefield guide at Gettysburg National Battlefield, Jim Hessler, to discuss Dan Sickles and his involvement at the Battle of Gettysburg, and his involvement on July 2, 1863.

    Upon the outbreak of the War in 1861, Sickles became one of the war's most pro...

  • The Battle of Somme with Mark Wheatcroft - Episode One: The Somme Begins

    Daz is joined by The Battlefields of Britain host and historian Mark Weecroft to explore the events leading up to the battle and the devastating opening day, 1 July 1916, which became the bloodiest day in British military history.

    The Battle of the Somme was launched on 1 July 1916 as a joint Br...

  • The Origins of A History Podcast With James R. Early

    Daz is joined by fellow podcaster and history enthusiast James R. Early for a wide-ranging conversation about all things history podcasting. From creating engaging content to sharing a passion for the past, they discuss what it takes to bring history to life through the microphone.

    James R. Earl...

  • The Battle of Waterloo with Mark Wheatcroft

    Daz is joined by historian Mark Wheatcroft to discuss the Battle of Waterloo.

    Fought on 18 June 1815 near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, the battle was one of the most significant military engagements in European history. It saw an Allied army led by Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington face t...

  • Prelude to The Battle of Waterloo - with Mark Wheatcroft

    Daz is joined by historian Mark Wheatcroft to explore the dramatic events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo.

    While Waterloo is remembered for the climactic battle fought on 18 June 1815, the story began long before the armies met on the battlefield. From Napoleon's return from exile to the ma...

  • The Battle of Naseby - with Mike Ingram

    Daz is joined by the late historian and author Mike Ingram to discuss The Battle of Naseby — one of the most important battles in British history and the decisive turning point of the First English Civil Wars.

    Fought on 14 June 1645 near Naseby, Northamptonshire, the battle saw the Parliamentari...

  • Nine Months: The Siege of Petersburg, Episode One: An Overview of the Campaign

    Daz is joined by historian Dr. Nathan Provost—The Dramatic Historian himself—to begin our new series, Nine Months: The Siege of Petersburg. Together, they explore the origins of the Petersburg Campaign, setting the stage for one of the longest and most significant operations of the American Civil...

  • The Battle of Brandy Station & JEB Stuart's ride to Gettysburg - Eric Wittenberg

    Daz was joined by historian and author Eric Wittenberg to discuss the Battle of Brandy Station & JEB Stuart's ride to Gettysburg in the summer of 1863.

    The Battle of Brandy Station, also called the Battle of Fleetwood Hill, was the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil W...

  • The Battle Of Cross Keys - with Aaron Siever

    Daz was joined by historian and battlefield tour guide Aaron Siever of Aaron’s Civil War Travels to discuss the Battle of Cross Keys.

    The Battle of Cross Keys was fought in Rockingham County, Virginia, as part of Confederate Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s legendary Shenandoah Valley C...

  • Pete Neal's British Army Recipes from World War

    Daz is joined by living historian Pete Neal of Pete's Living History to discuss his new book, It Wasn't Always Just Corned Beef and Biscuits: British Army Recipes from World War One.

    It Wasn't Always Corned Beef and Biscuits: British Army Recipes from World War One explores the culinary experien...

  • The D-Day Landings - with Chris Kolakowski, Mark Wheatcroft & Tim Willging

    Daz was joined by three of the best historians on the planet, Chris Kolakowski, Mark Wheatcroft & Tim Willging, to discuss arguably one of the biggest events in world history D-Day.

    D-Day - 6 June 1944 - was the largest amphibious invasion in history. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the Allies wou...

  • The Battle of Cold Harbor with Dr. Nathan Provost

    Daz was joined by historian Dr. Nathan Provost (The Dramatic Historian on HistoryFix) to discuss the Battle of Cold Harbor.

    Dr. Provost chose to focus his dissertation on the Battle of Cold Harbor, dedicating a significant amount of time to researching this battle and its associated data.

    The B...

  • William H. Seward & the Secession Crisis of 1860-1861 with C. Evan Stewart

    Daz was joined by author C. Evan Stewart to discuss his latest book, William Henry Seward: Quest to Save the Nation – During The Secession Winter (November 1860– April1861)

    During the secession winter of 1860–1861, William H. Seward worked to prevent the breakup of the Union following the electi...

  • The Dambusters Raid with Mark Wheatcroft

    Daz was joined by historian Mark Wheatcroft from Mark's English History channel to discuss Operation Chastise, also known as the Dambusters raid.

    Operation Chastise was a RAF bombing raid carried out by 617 Squadron on the night of 16/17 May 1943 using Barnes Wallis’s “bouncing bombs.” The atta...

  • The Battle of New Market and Cadets of VMI with Sarah Kay Bierle

    Daz is joined by author and historian Sarah Kay Bierle to discuss the cadets of VMI and their involvement during the Battle of New Market which took place in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864.

    The battle is primarily remembered today for being the only time in American history a school's student bod...

  • The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House with Chris Mackowski

    Daz was joined by author, historian, & Co-Founder of Emerging Civil War, Chris Mackowski, to discuss The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.

    The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House (May 8–21, 1864) was a brutal fight between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee during the Overland Campaign. Heavy ...

  • The Road to VE Day with Chris Kolakowski & Tim Willging

    Daz is joined by author and historians Chris Kolakowski and Tim Willging to discuss the Road to VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) during World War II.

    Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed...

  • The Battle of the Wilderness with Chris Mackowski

    Daz is joined by author, historian, & Co-Founder of Emerging Civil War, Chris Mackowski, to discuss The Battle of the Wilderness.

    The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in May 1864 and was the first engagement in a series of conflicts between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant, known as the Over...

  • The Second Battle of Fredericksburg & Salem Church With Kris White

    Daz was joined by Kris White of the American Battlefield Trust to discuss the Second Battle of Fredericksburg & the Battle of Salem Church.

    The Second Battle of Fredericksburg, also known as the Battle of Salem Church (May 3–4, 1863), unfolded as a dramatic chapter of the Chancellorsville Campa...

  • The Titanic with Tyler McGraw

    Daz is joined by Tyler McGraw, The Unfiltered Historian, to discuss the famous event of the RMS Titanic.

    The RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, in the North Atlantic Ocean. At the time, it was the largest ocean liner in service. Titanic was four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton, Eng...

  • The Battle of Fort Sumter - with Walt Young

    Daz is joined by historian Walt Young to discuss the Battle of Fort Sumter and the first shots of the American Civil War.

    The Battle of Fort Sumter began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces opened fire on a Union-held fort in Charleston. After 34 hours of bombardment, Union commander Robe...

  • Albert Cashier With (Will Davis-Coleman & Patrick Courtney)

    Daz is joined by Will Davis-Coleman and Patrick Courtney, the hosts of The Cloak and Dagger Podcast. Together, they discuss a Union soldier named Albert Cashier.

    Albert D. J. Cashier (December 25, 1843 – October 10, 1915), born Jennie Irene Hodgers, was an Irish-born American soldier who served...

  • Trumbull County Boys - with Chris Mowrey

    Daz is joined by Chris Mowery of Vlogging Through History to discuss his new book, Trumbull County Boys: Company H, 20th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War.

    In 1861, the “Trumbull County Boys” of Company H, 20th Ohio Infantry—friends and family from northeast Ohio—answered Lincoln’s call a...

  • The Battle & Surrender At Appomattox Court House with (Bert Dunkery)

    Daz is joined by author and historian Bert Dunkerly to discuss the battle and surrender of Appomattox Court House.

    The Battle of Appomattox Court House, fought in Appomattox County, Virginia, on the morning of April 9, 1865, was one of the last and most consequential battles of the American Civi...