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Battles Of The American Civil War

Bang Dang Network

The bloodiest war on American soil. States vs. States. Brothers vs. Brothers. There were over 380 official battles in the Civil War and we are here to re-live every single one of them. We mix our blend of non PC, humor and fun banter to give you a Civil War podcast like you have never heard before! Welcome to Battles Of The American Civil War!

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60:19

Behind The Battles | John Brown's Raid On Harper's Ferry

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2025/06/13

We dive into John Brown’s audacious raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, a pivotal moment that ignited tensions leading to the Civil War. From his secretive preparations at the Kennedy Farmhouse under the alias Isaac Smith to his bold attempt to seize the U.S. Armory, we explore Brown’s plan to arm enslaved people and strike fear into the heart of the South.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | Albert Sydney Johnston

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2025/06/06

This week, we cover General Albert Sidney Johnston, a distinguished military officer who served in the Texian Army, United States Army, and Confederate States Army. From his early days at West Point to his heroic actions in the Black Hawk War, Texas-Indian Wars, Mexican-American War, Utah War, and his ultimate sacrifice at the Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War, Johnston’s 34-year career was marked by courage and leadership. Praised by Confederate President Jefferson Davis as one of the

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Behind The Battles | John C. Fremont

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2025/05/30

We cover the controversial life of John Charles Frémont, the "Pathfinder of the Rocky Mountains"! From his scandalous beginnings in Savannah, Georgia, to his daring expeditions mapping the American West, Frémont’s story is a rollercoaster of adventure, ambition, and drama. As a U.S. Army officer, explorer, California senator, and the first Republican presidential nominee in 1856, he shaped the nation’s expansion through Manifest Destiny. But his legacy is a mixed bag—hero to some, villain to others,

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Behind The Battles | Camp Douglas

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2025/05/23

On this episode we take a look at the Union Army POW Camp Douglas. Sometimes described as the "Andersonville of the North" as almost 4,500 prisoners died in the camp. Many of these deaths came from disease from the horrible living conditions inside the camp leading to Camp Douglas having a death rate of about 17%.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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BONUS EPISODE! The Entire Gettysburg Campaign | Every...

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2025/05/19

We've compiled every battle we have done of the Gettysburg campaign all in one episode! Over 3 hours of the campaign from the first battle of Franklin's Crossing, the largest battle of them all, Gettysburg, up to the last of the campaign, Manassas Gap. Enjoy!Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | J.E.B. Stuart

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2025/05/16

Dive into the thrilling story of James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart, one of the most iconic cavalry commanders of the American Civil War! Known for his daring reconnaissance missions, flamboyant style, and unwavering loyalty to the Confederacy, Stuart was the trusted "eyes and ears" of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. From his early days at West Point to his audacious raids and tragic death at the Battle of Yellow Tavern, we explore Stuart’s remarkable life, military genius, and lasting

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Behind The Battles | Ambrose Burnside

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2025/05/09

We take a look at Ambrose Burnside, who became Commander of the Army Of The Potomac after the dismissal of McClellan. Although well liked by his men, he is generally thought of as an incompetent leader who was promoted above his abilities, which even he admits. After the disasters of Fredericksburg and The Crater he was let go of command of the Potomac and never did anything of note for the rest of the war.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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51:41

Behind The Battles | Dred Scott v. Sandford

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2025/05/02

This week we take a look at the landmark case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, which in March of 1857, the United States Supreme Court ruled that African Americans are not Citizens of the United States. The case stems from a slave named Dred Scott who sued his owner claiming that the owner took him out of state and brought him to a free state where he argued he should be free. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | James Longstreet

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2025/04/25

Up next we have Robert E. Lee's "Old War Horse" James Longstreet! Known as one of the best Generals on either side of the war, Longstreet played important roles in some of the most important battles. He is also one of the few that did quite well after the war, as well as one of the few Generals to live into the 1900s. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | George Meade

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2025/04/18

This week on Behind The Battles, we cover the most successful General of the Army Of The Potomac, George Meade. Perhaps best known as commanding the army during the victory at Gettysburg, he did not have a good reputation with his higher ups and Grant stationed himself with Meade for the remainder of the war to keep an eye on him. We will cover his pre war life, his war time contributions and of course his later life and death. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | USS Monitor

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2025/04/11

After covering the CSS Virginia last week, we take a look at it's enemy this week. The USS Monitor was the Union's first ironclad warship. While it was famous for battling the Virginia at Hampton Roads, unlike the Virginia, the Monitor went on to fight a couple more battles. We will get into the planning and creation of the ship as well as the battles and her demise at sea. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | CSS Virginia

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2025/04/04

On this episode, we profile America's first ever ironclad warship, the CSS Virginia. After the Union army had to burn the USS Merrimack when the Confederates took over the shipyard she was at, the Confederates raised what was left of it and used it to build the Virginia. It became most famous for the first ever battle of two ironclads in the world against the USS Monitor at the battle of Hampton Roads. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | Stonewall Jackson

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2025/03/28

This week, we profile one of the greatest Generals on either side during the war, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Known as one the best tactical generals of the war, he played important roles in both battles of Bull Run and Robert E. Lee considered him his "right arm." As usual we will take a look at his early life and military career, his death at Chancellorsville, and his legacy. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | George B. McClellan

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2025/03/21

On this week's Behind The Battles we cover one of the most Union Generals, George B. McClellan! Commander of the Army Of The Potomac and, for a time, the Union Army altogether, he was heavily criticized for his failure to pursue the enemy and take out the Confederates. We will take a look at his early life and military years, his Civil War years, and of course his life after the war up to his death. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | Andersonville Prison

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2025/03/14

On this episode, we cover what is perhaps the deadliest place you could be during the Civil War, Andersonville Prison near Andersonville, Georgia. It opened in February 1864 and housed Union prisoners of war. Around 28% of the prisoners held at the camp died, mostly to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. It was one truly awful place. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | Robert E. Lee

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2025/03/07

Behind The Battles roars on with the Confederate's greatest General, Robert E. Lee. We will cover his early life and military career on to his painful decision to choose the CSA over the USA, and his later life and legacy after the war. There are some things you may not have heard before, especially his views on slavery. You don't want to miss this one! Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | Ulysses S. Grant | Part Two

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2025/02/28

This week we continue our profile of Ulysses S. Grant and we dive into his presidency including all the good and bad. Spoiler alert: there was a lot of bad. We then take a look at his life after his presidency, his memoirs, and finally his death and legacy. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | Ulysses S. Grant | Part One

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2025/02/21

We continue with more Behind The Battles and take a look at the most popular General of the Civil War Ulysses S. Grant! In this first part, we will learn about his early life and him first joining the military, allegations of being a drunkard and then emerging as a Civil War hero. Then we see his time after the war and the run up to the 1868 election! Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | The Trent Affair

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2025/02/14

For this week's Behind The Battles we take a look at the Trent Affair that saw the United States almost get into another war with Britain while engaged in the civil war with the south. After the U.S. Navy seized two Confederate envoys from a British ship, a major crisis broke out that saw Britain preparing for war, while the United States looks for a way to prevent it. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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Behind The Battles | Sultana Disaster

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2025/02/07

On April 27th, 1865, the steamboat Sultana which was carrying over 2,000 passengers--many who were Union POWs--exploded near Memphis,TN on the Mississippi River. One of it's boilers overheated and exploded which resulted in the death of at least 1,164 people which remains the worst maritime disaster in American history. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork

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