On March 18, Jefferson Davis appoints a new secretary of war. Who is it and what are his credentials?

On March 1,4 1862, two battles happened on opposites sides of the country. What happened and how were they executed?

The first battle of the Ironclads made the world take notice. What happened and how did the world take notice?

In a short episode this week, how the ironclads are built is discussed.

March 1862 starts off with the Federal Army in Missouri and Lincoln taking some tentative steps towards emancipation.

While Grant was busy in the West, what was McClellan doing? Well, having parties for one, but he was coming up with his grand idea. Listen to hear it.

February 1862 was busy. Between fighting in New Mexico Territory, Jefferson Davis was elected the President of the Confederacy and Little Mac was busy training his men.

Grant's victories continue as he takes Fort Donneslon. What was the impact of the victory on both sides?

The first naval-army operations took place on February 7-8 1862 off the coast of North Carolina. Hear how this operation took place.

The naval side of the Civil War is often left out. There are some major innovations and battles, but it's the stepchild to land battles. Today I give a brief overview of the naval side of the war.