Battles Of The American Civil War

Jubal Early was a Confederate general known for his bold tactics and fiery personality. From Bull Run to Gettysburg and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, he played a major role in the Civil War and earned the nickname “Lee’s Bad Old Man.” After the war, Early became a leading voice of the “Lost Cause” movement, shaping how the conflict was remembered for generations. We cover his life, career, and lasting legacy.

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Step back into the Civil War and uncover the story of Burnside’s North Carolina Expedition. In early 1862, Union General Ambrose Burnside led a bold amphibious campaign along the North Carolina coast, capturing key ports, forts, and towns. This expedition not only gave the Union control over vital waterways but also paved the way for future operations in the south.

We’ll explore the strategy, battles, and lasting impact of Burnside’s campaign, from the stormy naval landings to the hard-fought victories at Roanoke Island and New Bern.

If you’re a fan of Civil War history, military strategy, or forgotten campaigns that shaped America, this deep dive into Burnside’s expedition is for you.

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Daniel Sickles lived one of the wildest, most controversial lives of the Civil War era. From murdering his wife’s lover on the streets of Washington D.C.—and getting away with it—to nearly destroying the Union line at Gettysburg after defying orders, Sickles was never far from scandal or history. A Tammany Hall politician, diplomat, general, and schemer, his story is a mix of ambition, recklessness, and sheer audacity.

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She wore trousers in a world that demanded corsets. She performed battlefield surgeries when women weren’t even allowed to vote. And she became the only woman in U.S. history to receive the Medal of Honor. This is the incredible, untold story of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker—a Civil War surgeon, women's rights activist, and absolute icon of unapologetic rebellion.

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Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston was one of the Civil War's most complex and controversial commanders. Known for his cautious strategies, tense relationship with Jefferson Davis, and deep respect from both Union and Confederate leaders, Johnston’s legacy is anything but simple. From early battles to his dramatic surrender to Sherman, this episode explores the life, leadership, and lasting impact of a man who tried to outthink the war around him.

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Joshua Chamberlain was more than just the hero of Gettysburg—he was a war hero, four-term governor, college president, and the man who faced down an armed political mob in Maine. From battlefield bravery to political chaos, discover the full, wild story of one of America's most underrated legends.

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Braxton Bragg was a Confederate general known for his role in key Civil War battles like Perryville, Stones River, and Chickamauga. A West Point graduate and Mexican-American War veteran, Bragg’s career was marked by early success and later controversy, often clashing with his own officers. This video covers the highs and lows of one of the Civil War’s most debated commanders.

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William Starke Rosecrans was a brilliant Civil War general, inventor, and politician. Known for victories at Iuka, Corinth, and Stones River, he outmaneuvered Confederate forces in Tennessee before suffering a major defeat at Chickamauga. Clashing with Ulysses S. Grant and others, his military career ended in controversy. After the war, he served in politics and was elected to Congress from California. Discover the rise, fall, and legacy of this complex Union leader.

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As the United States expanded westward and the debate over slavery intensified, the Kansas Territory became the epicenter of a brutal ideological and political conflict. Known as Bleeding Kansas, this violent and chaotic period between 1854 and 1861 marked the nation’s descent toward civil war.

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We profile Nathan Bedford Forrest, a polarizing figure who rose from a Tennessee slave trader to a Confederate cavalry general and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Before the Civil War, Forrest amassed wealth through slave trading, real estate, and cotton plantations. Enlisting as a private in 1861, he became a general, earning the nickname "Wizard of the Saddle" for innovative cavalry tactics. His role in the 1864 Fort Pillow Massacre, where surrendered black and Unionist troops were killed, remains highly controversial. As Klan leader (1867–1869), he led violent efforts to suppress black voting rights but later disbanded the group and supported racial harmony. Forrest died in 1877, leaving a legacy tied to slavery and violence, prompting the removal of his monuments today.

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