Derrick runs solo this episode and talks with Greg Biggs on Western Theater Logistics. Railroads, steamboats, and then several other topics. Just two dudes enjoying a chat about the Civil War!

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Join Derrick and Darryl for the first episode of 2026! Several Western Theater events will be taking place this year and the guys break all of them down and how you can prepare for each if you attend. You can find all of the events at the website, at westerntheatercivilwar.com

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This installment of the WTCW's Western Theater Primary Voices brings you the diary entries of Sam Cox of the 17th Kentucky Infantry (US) at the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1862. You can find other portions of Sam's diary at our website.

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Derrick and Darryl are joined by Lee White to discuss the infamous Braxton Bragg, the general everyone loves to hate. What kind of commander was he, exactly? Lee helps busts some of the lingering myths and also discusses some things that might be true about the general.

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Derrick and Darryl discuss one of Darryl's projects, the Battle of Augusta. Fought on September 27, 1862, Basil Duke led a force against the home guards of Augusta and tangled with some gunboats. The resulting fight resulted in several burned buildings in the town itself, but a possible crossing of the Ohio River was thwarted.

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Darryl and Derrick have a conversation with Ranger Steve Phan of Camp Nelson National Monument. Though not a battlefield, the site had enormous implications for the war. The site not only tells the story of the thousands of soldiers that passed through, but the thousands of civilians as well.

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Derrick and Darryl are joined by author and historian Dave Powell to discuss

Chickamauga, Tullahoma, Atlanta, and so much more. Consider this an appetizer for some future deep dives!

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Derrick and Darryl are joined by author and historian Stuart Sanders to discuss several topics. From Perryville to duels, Stuart brings the goods for another great talk.

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Derrick and Darryl are joined by author and historian Stuart Sanders to discuss several topics. From Perryville to duels, Stuart brings the goods for another great talk.

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Taylor Bishop joins Derrick and Darryl to discuss the Battle of Tebbs Bend situated in central Kentucky. Why did John H. Morgan choose to attack there, and what consequences did this action have on the rest of the "not so great" raid?

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