The Army of Northern Virginia (ANV) and the Army of Tennessee (AOT) were the two major Confederate armies, but they couldn't have been more different. Today, Jay and Chris discuss the major differences between the two, and why one was far more successful than the other.

On this week's episode, Jay and Chris discuss the strategic importance of Fort McAllister near Savannah, Georgia, and the numerous Federal attempts to seize the fort.

We'd like to share a few quick updates on the show, and thank you, our listeners!

This weekend, May 16-17, 2026, we will be participating in the Battle of Resaca in Resaca, Georgia. Come watch the reenactment, say hi to us, let us know you're a listener, and enjoy the reenactment. We hope to see you there!

Company Aytch is one of the most read "memoirs" of the Civil War, but should it be? Chris and Jay discuss the book, the good and the bad, and bring up several concerns they have with Sam Watkins' writing.

Arthur MacArthur Jr. was more than just the father of Douglas MacArthur.- he was a great leader, a brave soldier, and a Medal of Honor Recipient. Hosts Jay and Chris discuss his life and career, and highlight his repeated acts of heroism during the Civil War.

Today we review the book Corporal Si Klegg and his Pard, a novel of the Civil War written and illustrated by Civil War veterans in the decades after the war. It still stands as one of the most accurate Civil War novels, and comes highly recommended by Jay.

Join us as Jay and Chris discuss the often forgotten battle of Bean's Station and General James Longstreet's East Tennessee Campaign.

In Episode 10, we cover the Battle of Averasborough. On March 16, 1865, William Hardee’s 6,000 Confederates held off Henry Slocum’s wing of Sherman’s army long enough to buy a few crucial days. That delay gave Southern commanders time to gather their remaining forces for one final effort against Sherman.

In this episode, we look at Cairo, Illinois and why it mattered during the Civil War. Sitting at the meeting of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, Cairo became a key base for Union troops in the West. Men, supplies, and gunboats all moved through the town in the early years of the war. We’ll break down how Cairo helped shape Federal operations and why it deserves more attention than it usually gets.