In the spring of 1862, a team of Union spies went deep behind Confederate lines with an audacious plan: steal a locomotive, destroy a vital railway, and cripple the Southern war effort. What followed was the Great Locomotive Chase, a nearly 90-mile pursuit that pitted daring saboteurs against a relentlessly determined train conductor. This is the story of the Andrews Raid—a mission that failed in every objective but became an iconic legend of the Civil War, leading to the first awards of the Medal of Honor and inspiring one of the greatest silent films ever made Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support</a>.

In the spring of 1862, a team of Union spies went deep behind Confederate lines with an audacious plan: steal a locomotive, destroy a vital railway, and cripple the Southern war effort. What followed was the Great Locomotive Chase, a nearly 90-mile pursuit that pitted daring saboteurs against a relentlessly determined train conductor. This is the story of the Andrews Raid—a mission that failed in every objective but became an iconic legend of the Civil War, leading to the first awards of the Medal of Honor and inspiring one of the greatest silent films ever madeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support.

In the spring of 1862, a team of Union spies went deep behind Confederate lines with an audacious plan: steal a locomotive, destroy a vital railway, and cripple the Southern war effort. What followed was the Great Locomotive Chase, a nearly 90-mile pursuit that pitted daring saboteurs against a relentlessly determined train conductor. This is the story of the Andrews Raid—a mission that failed in every objective but became an iconic legend of the Civil War, leading to the first awards of the Medal of Honor and inspiring one of the greatest silent films ever made Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support</a>.

The Great Locomotive Chase: A Mission that Led to the First Medals of Honor

Stories of the Civil War is a narrative‑driven history podcast that brings the tumult, tragedy, and triumph of America’s defining conflict to life—one human‑scale story at a time. Hosted by historian‑researcher Chris Mowery, each episode blends meticulous scholarship with vivid, emotionally resonant storytelling to place you on the smoke‑shrouded battlefields, in the candle‑lit tents, and at the kitchen tables where the war’s fate—and the nation’s future—were decided. Whether you’re a seasoned Civil War enthusiast or discovering this chapter of history for the first time, Stories of the Civil War offers a compelling, immersive journey that honors the voices of ordinary soldiers and civilians while illuminating the grand strategy that shaped the conflict. Subscribe today—no reenactments, no sound effects, just authentic, heartfelt narration that lets the past speak for itself. Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support</a>.

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Stories of the Civil War is a narrative‑driven history podcast that brings the tumult, tragedy, and triumph of America’s defining conflict to life—one human‑scale story at a time. Hosted by historian‑researcher Chris Mowery, each episode blends meticulous scholarship with vivid, emotionally resonant storytelling to place you on the smoke‑shrouded battlefields, in the candle‑lit tents, and at the kitchen tables where the war’s fate—and the nation’s future—were decided. Whether you’re a seasoned Civil War enthusiast or discovering this chapter of history for the first time, Stories of the Civil War offers a compelling, immersive journey that honors the voices of ordinary soldiers and civilians while illuminating the grand strategy that shaped the conflict. Subscribe today—no reenactments, no sound effects, just authentic, heartfelt narration that lets the past speak for itself.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support.

Stories of the Civil War is a narrative‑driven history podcast that brings the tumult, tragedy, and triumph of America’s defining conflict to life—one human‑scale story at a time. Hosted by historian‑researcher Chris Mowery, each episode blends meticulous scholarship with vivid, emotionally resonant storytelling to place you on the smoke‑shrouded battlefields, in the candle‑lit tents, and at the kitchen tables where the war’s fate—and the nation’s future—were decided. Whether you’re a seasoned Civil War enthusiast or discovering this chapter of history for the first time, Stories of the Civil War offers a compelling, immersive journey that honors the voices of ordinary soldiers and civilians while illuminating the grand strategy that shaped the conflict. Subscribe today—no reenactments, no sound effects, just authentic, heartfelt narration that lets the past speak for itself. Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-the-civil-war--6675279/support</a>.

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