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WWI: Flying Aces — Featuring The Flying Historian

In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by historian Kelsey Ellington, better known as **The Flying Historian**, to explore the lives and careers of three of the most famous flying aces of the First World War: **Cecil Lewis, Edward “Mick” Mannock, and Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary “Red Baron.”**

We discuss their experiences in the skies over the Western Front, their aerial victories, the realities of aerial combat during the First World War, and the very different legacies these pioneering aviators left behind.

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Civil War-Civil War life Memoir Of Samuel Henry Bradley - with Kath­erine Driscoll

In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by Kath­erine Driscoll, the editor of her great-great-grandfather’s memoirs.

Some time ago, Katherine stumbled across her ancestor’s fascinating memoir and decided to have it transcribed and published as a readable book. In this episode, Katherine shares the story behind discovering the memoir, the process of bringing it to life, and the remarkable insight it provides into her ancestor’s experiences.

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Thomas Vokins: From Britain to the American Civil War | London Branch Member with Gina Denham 

In this episode of American Civil War and UK History podcast, Daz is joined by Gina Denham, co-founder of the Monuments for UK Veterans of the American Civil War Association, to explore the fascinating life of Thomas Vokins.

Thomas Vokins was a British-born participant in the American Civil War who later returned to Britain and became a member of the London Branch of the U.S. Civil War Veterans.

Gina shares the story of Vokins’ life, his connection to the American Civil War, and his later involvement with the London Branch, helping to shed light on the often-overlooked history of British connections to the American Civil War.


Please help us achieve our ultimate goal of erecting a monument for all British American Civil War veterans. Additionally, we are committed to continuing the work of identifying and honouring more American Civil War veterans. You can donate via our JustGiving page.

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Robert E. Lee & his Generals: with (Dr. Gary Gallagher)

In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by renowned Civil War historian Dr. Gary Gallagher to explore General Robert E. Lee’s relationships with some of his most important subordinates: Stonewall Jackson, James Longstreet, and J.E.B. Stuart.

How did Lee work with these very different personalities? What made his relationship with Jackson so successful, and how did his relationships with Longstreet and Stuart evolve throughout the war?

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Judgment Tree with (Gary E. Parker)

In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast host Daz is joined by author Gary E. Parker to discuss his fascinating historical fiction novel, Judgment Tree.

Rather than focusing solely on famous battles and military leaders, Parker explores the war through the experiences of ordinary people forced to make extraordinary moral choices. The novel examines the complex relationship between power, race, loyalty, conscience, and survival, showing how the consequences of those choices could extend far beyond the battlefield.

Grounded in meticulous historical research, Judgment Tree brings the Civil War to life as a deeply personal and often uncomfortable period of American history.

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The Battle of Wilson’s Creek with (J.D. Huitt The History Underground)

In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, host Daz is joined by J.D. Hewitt, creator and host of the popular History Underground YouTube channel, to discuss the Battle of Wilson’s Creek.

The Battle of Wilson’s Creek, fought on August 10, 1861, was one of the first major battles of the American Civil War west of the Mississippi River. Union forces under Nathaniel Lyon attacked Confederate and Missouri State Guard forces near Springfield, Missouri. The Union was defeated, and Lyon was killed—the first Union general killed in the Civil War.

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Europeans at the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) with (Ryan  Diamond)

In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by fellow American Civil War Round-Table UK member Ryan Diamond to explore the role of Europeans at the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas). Together, they discuss the experiences of European-born soldiers who fought on both sides of the conflict, their motivations for serving, and the impact they had during the first major battle of the American Civil War.

The First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas), fought on 21 July 1861, included thousands of European-born soldiers on both the Union and Confederate sides. Many were recent immigrants from Ireland, Germany, England, Scotland, France, and other nations who had settled in America before the war. They served in both ethnic regiments and mixed units, bringing valuable military experience and playing an important role in the first major battle of the American Civil War.

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The New York Draft Riots with (Evan Portman)

In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast, host Daz is joined by historian Evan Portman to explore one of the most violent and controversial events of the American Civil War—the New York Draft Riots of July 1863.

Sparked by opposition to the Union's first military draft, the riots quickly descended into several days of deadly violence, looting, and attacks on African Americans and government buildings. Daz and Evan examine the causes of the unrest, the social and political tensions that fuelled the uprising, its devastating consequences, and the lasting impact it had on New York City and the Civil War.

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The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 with (Mark Maloy) America  250 

In this special episode of American Civil War & UK History, celebrating America 250, host Daz is joined by Emerging Revolutionary War's Mark Maloy to explore the Declaration of Independence, adopted on 4 July 1776. Together, they discuss the events that led to this pivotal moment in American history, its lasting significance, and the legacy of the document that gave birth to a new nation.

On 4 July 1776, the Second Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the thirteen American colonies were no longer under British rule. The document set out the principles of liberty, equality, and self-government, marking the birth of the United States of America.

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The Battle of The Somme with (Mark Wheatcroft) Episode 1 The Somme Begins  

This is the first episode in a series dedicated to the Battle of the Somme, fought between 1 July and 18 November 1916. 

In this episode, Daz is joined by The Battlefields of Britain host and historian Mark Wheatcroft 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 British and French offensive designed to break the deadlock on the Western Front and relieve pressure on the French Army at Verdun. After a week-long artillery bombardment, British troops advanced across No Man's Land, expecting the German defences to have been destroyed. Instead, many German positions survived, and the attacking infantry suffered devastating losses. The first day of the Somme became the bloodiest in British military history, with nearly 60,000 casualties, including over 19,000 killed.

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