The lore of the Civil War is filled with the stories of mascot dogs who followed the armies on camp and campaign. One of these intrepid canines served in the Orphan Brigade, Frank was his name, and he followed the men of Company B of the 2nd Kentucky Infantry. Here's his story.

The 1864 Savannah Campaign, better known as Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's March to the Sea, left behind a wake of destruction that had been a lightning rod for criticism ever since. One of the participants, 1st Lt. Frederick W. Fout of the 15th Indiana Light Artillery, shared his perspective in ...

James F. Putnam of the 8th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery, participated in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862. During the days following, he wrote a pair of letters home to his mother. Both were printed in his hometown newspaper. Here's his observations.

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...

Daz was joined by author and historian Nathen Amin to discuss Henry VII.

Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509), also known as Henry Tudor, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until he died in 1509. He was the first monarch of the House of...

What happens when you put four wwii history enthusiasts in one room...er, zoom? This week we're joined by Josh and Katie from Foxhole Chat Podcast and bringing you a good old-fashioned chat amongst friends! How did their podcast come to be, and what do they hope their listeners get out of each ep...

One of the most memorable word plays to come out of the Civil War is sideburns, which traces its origins to the massive side whiskers of Union Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside. How you viewed them, be they luxuriously magnificent or the butt of jokes, could depend on what side you fought on.

A battalion of veteran Confederate cavalry from Virginia and Maryland rode along the pristine Pennsylvania countryside on the morning of Saturday, June 27, 1863. They encountered the 20th Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia, a regiment hastily formed to meet the emergency triggered by Gen. Robert E. L...

The F-117 Nighthawk is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. It was the world’s first true stealth plane, created through the secret Project Have Blue by the Lockheed Skunk Works team. Its unique faceted shape was designed to deflect radar signals, and it made its mark by leading t...

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...

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...

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 ...

For nearly two weeks in 1864, the titans of the Civil War – Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee – clashed at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
In this painstakingly accurate and stunningly beautiful documentary Hodge Films takes you onto the Virginia battlefield ...

Enjoy an original 16mm film of the advance through Italy with a message from commanding General Mark Clark at the end. This film has been transferred to 4K with audio improved for your enjoyment of a view of history, from history!

In a freewheeling Episode 61, recorded in front of a live audience at the recent Antietam Institute spring symposium, distinguished military historian Carol Reardon, Antietam map expert Aaron Holley and artillery expert Jim Rosebrock join co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks.

This podcast is spo...

The fifth season of “Fridays at the Front” kicks off with a visit to McDowell. Released on the anniversary of the battle, find out what happened when two companies prepared for the Civil War - and they went to opposite sides. The men from Clarksburg collide at McDowell! Join us for the story.

Dr. Miller's Background: He is a vascular surgeon and author of books like "Genius Unbroken", a biography of Dr. Charles R. Drew, and "A Time for All Things: The Life of Michael E. DeBakey", a pioneer in cardiovascular surgery. He also wrote a memoir about his surgery residency titled "The Making...

The emotions felt by a soldier going into combat, and his faith, are the theme of this letter written by 2nd Lt. Alfred Leroy Conklin of the 11th Ohio Infantry. A veteran of many Western Theater battles and campaigns, Conklin's words capture the war experience from the perspective of the front li...

Sander and Shaun speak with renowned battlefield guide and historian Paul Reed about walking the Western Front, uncovering the human stories of the First World War, and why visiting the battlefields remains such a powerful way to understand the past.

Daz is joined by author and historian Dr Steve Tibble to discuss the life of King Richard I.

Richard I of England (1157–1199), known as Richard the Lionheart, was King of England from 1189 to 1199. He was the third son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine and was not initially expected to inheri...

Give us the simple life! This week we're joined by Jamie from On The Victory Homefront podcast, and we're talking all about life at home during wartime. Jamie, who's own podcast focuses on the goings on and management of life for those who remained at home during the war, brings her knowledge and...