In Episode 9 of The Civil Weird Podcast, The Little Zouave That Could, we dive into Col. Elmer Ellsworth's life. We discuss his upbringing and struggles to find "real" work, his friendship with Lincoln, and his introduction of Zouave military tactics in America. Ellsworth's journey was uniquely Civil Weird. His story culminates in his role as one of the Union's first martyrs. A single shotgun blast in a hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, rallied the North like nothing before. Join us as we explore the legacy of this eccentric military pioneer. Let's make it Civil Weird!