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.

The Battle of Fort Henry was over before Grant got there. What happened and what was the consequences?

Were war elephants really offered to Lincoln or is this just a crazy story? Listen to find out.

On January 22, 1862, the bombardment of Fort Henry began. What led to this decision and what was happening on the other side of the country as this happened?

January of 1862 saw the creation of the Arizona Territory for the Confederacy and the replacement of Simon Cameron as Secretary of War and the placement of Edwin M. Stanton in the role.

January 1862 stayed quiet for 9 days. The war started back up in Kentucky with two battles that had an effect on the Confederates in the area.