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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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53:39

Behind The Battles | Leonidas Polk

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2026/02/27

Leonidas Polk was an Episcopal bishop who became a Confederate general and close ally of Jefferson Davis. He commanded troops at Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Stones River, and Battle of Chickamauga before being killed by Union artillery in 1864. This episode breaks down his rise, his battlefield reputation, and why he remains one of the war’s most debated generals.

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42:11

Behind The Battles | George Crook

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2026/02/20

George Crook was one of the Union Army’s most dependable battlefield commanders. From the mountains of western Virginia to the high stakes fighting in the Shenandoah Valley, he earned the trust of Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan through steady, aggressive leadership. In this episode, we break down who Crook was, what he accomplished during the Civil War, and why his reputation never matched his impact.

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42:50

Behind The Battles | Gideon Pillow

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2026/02/13

Gideon Pillow was one of the most controversial generals of the Civil War. From Fort Donelson to his strained relationship with fellow Confederate leaders, Pillow’s decisions shaped early Western Theater campaigns in ways that still spark debate today. This episode breaks down his military career, battlefield performance, and the moments that defined his legacy.

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44:56

Behind The Battles | The Stonewall At Maryes Heights

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2026/02/06

Union soldiers charged it again and again, and each time they were cut down. At the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862, Confederate troops behind a stone wall at Maryes Heights turned an open field into a killing ground. This is the story of why the attacks failed, how the wall became legendary, and how one of the most lopsided defeats of the Civil War unfolded in just a few brutal hours.

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65:59

Behind The Battles | Nathaniel P. Banks

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2026/01/30

Nathaniel P. Banks was a Union general and Massachusetts politician who rose from factory work to national office. Before the Civil War, he served as Speaker of the House and Governor of Massachusetts. During the war, he commanded Union armies in the Shenandoah Valley and the Gulf Coast but was widely criticized for poor military leadership. After the war, he returned to Congress, where his political career ultimately proved more successful than his time as a general.

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Behind The Battles | P.G.T. Beauregard

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2026/01/23

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was one of the most recognizable Confederate generals of the American Civil War. From firing the opening shots at Fort Sumter to commanding at First Manassas and Shiloh, Beauregard became a symbol of the early war and the confidence of the South. This episode looks at his rise, his battlefield successes, his clashes with other Confederate leaders, and how his legacy became far more complicated as the war dragged on.

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100:42

Behind The Battles | William Tecumseh Sherman

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2026/01/16

William Tecumseh Sherman helped win the Civil War and permanently changed how wars are fought. We break down Sherman’s rise, his partnership with Grant, and the impact of his most famous campaign, the March to the Sea. Loved by some, hated by others, William Tecumseh Sherman remains one of the most debated figures in American history.

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40:43

Behind The Battles | Little Round Top

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2026/01/09

During the Battle of Gettysburg, a rocky hill called Little Round Top nearly decided the fate of the Civil War. On July 2, 1863, Confederate forces attacked the Union’s exposed left flank. Holding the line was the 20th Maine, led by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. Outnumbered and out of ammunition, the regiment launched a desperate bayonet charge that saved the hill and possibly the battle. If Little Round Top falls, Gettysburg likely falls with it. This is the story of the hill that helped change

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58:14

Behind The Battles | Simon Bolivar Buckner

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2026/01/02

Simon Bolivar Buckner was a Confederate general and one of the most unique figures of the Civil War. A West Point graduate from Kentucky, Buckner chose the Confederacy when the war began, even though his personal ties to Grant ran deep. In 1862, Buckner surrendered Fort Donelson to Grant after receiving the famous demand for unconditional surrender, a moment that helped launch Grant’s rise to national fame. After the war, Buckner rebuilt his life in the United States. He served as Governor of

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60:01

Behind The Battles | John Schofield

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2025/12/26

Major General John Schofield was one of the most steady and reliable Union commanders of the Civil War. Rising fast through the ranks, he played key roles in Missouri, the Atlanta Campaign, and the Carolinas, often serving as the calm problem solver between stronger personalities like Sherman and Hood. Known more for discipline and judgment than flashy battlefield heroics, Schofield helped keep Union armies moving when coordination mattered most.

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Behind The Battles | Alexander Stephens

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2025/12/19

Alexander H. Stephens was one of the most contradictory figures of the Civil War. A longtime U.S. congressman from Georgia, he became Vice President of the Confederacy while openly doubting secession and warning it would end badly.We cover Stephens’ rise, his infamous Cornerstone Speech, his uneasy role inside the Confederate government, and his unlikely return to Congress and the Georgia governorship after the war. His story exposes the political contradictions at the heart of the Confederacy and

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BONUS EPISODE | The Chickamauga Campaign | ALL BATTLES

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2025/12/13

All three battles of the Chickamauga Campaign ending with one of the bloodiest battles in all of the Civil War.

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Behind The Battles | Edwin Stanton

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2025/12/12

Discover the story of Edwin Stanton, the hard driving Secretary of War who helped steer the Union to victory. This episode looks at his rise from Ohio lawyer to one of the most powerful men in Washington, his tense early relationship with Lincoln, and how the two became an unstoppable team during the Civil War. We cover Stanton’s reforms, his clashes with generals, his role in shaping Union strategy, and the legacy he left on America long after the war ended.

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32:39

Behind The Battles | Confederate Guerilla Warfare

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2025/12/05

Three towns. Three massacres. One brutal truth about the Civil War that textbooks like to skip. In this episode, we dive into the darkest side of Confederate guerrilla warfare. The murder sprees, executions, and terror campaigns carried out by men like Bloody Bill Anderson, Champ Ferguson, and William Clarke Quantrill. From the Centralia Massacre to the Saltville killings to the fiery destruction of Lawrence, Kansas, we break down how these raids blurred the line between soldier and outlaw. Brutal

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Behind The Battles | Scorched Earth Tactics

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2025/11/28

Burning valleys. Empty counties. Armies that didn’t just fight the war… they scorched everything in their path. In this episode, we break down three of the most controversial Union actions of the Civil War. Sheridan’s burning of the Shenandoah Valley, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and General Order No. 11 in Missouri. Brutal campaigns, civilian suffering, and tactics that still spark debate today.

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Behind The Battles | Fort Pillow Massacre

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2025/11/21

The Fort Pillow massacre stands as one of the darkest moments of the Civil War. After Union forces surrendered on April 12 1864, hundreds of Black Union soldiers and white Tennessean Unionists were shot down by Confederate troops in what eyewitnesses described as a slaughter. Survivors told of men killed while begging for mercy and others executed after laying down their weapons. This episode looks at what happened after the shooting stopped and why Fort Pillow remains one of the most controversial

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Behind The Battles | The Sand Creek Massacre

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2025/11/14

The Sand Creek Massacre was a brutal 1864 attack where Colorado soldiers raided a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho village, killing over 230 people, mostly women, children, and the elderly. Despite flying a white flag of truce, the village was destroyed. The massacre sparked national outrage, fueled decades of conflict, and remains one of the most tragic betrayals in American history.

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Behind The Battles | Stand Watie

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2025/11/07

Stand Watie was the only Native American Confederate Brigadier General and the last of all Confederate Generals to surrender. From the Cherokee Nation to Civil War battlefields, his story mixes loyalty, rebellion, and survival in a divided America.

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Behind The Battles | Philip Sheridan

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2025/10/31

Philip Sheridan was one of the key figures who helped turn the tide of the American Civil War. Known for his relentless drive and signature cry of “Ride, Sheridan, ride!”, he played crucial roles in major campaigns like the Shenandoah Valley and Appomattox, where his cavalry cut off Lee’s final escape. But Sheridan’s story doesn’t end with the war. From Reconstruction to his controversial campaigns against Native American tribes, his legacy remains one of the most complex in American military

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Behind The Battles | Earl Van Dorn

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2025/10/24

Brave, charming, and scandalous, Earl Van Dorn was one of the Civil War’s most daring commanders and one of its most controversial. From bold cavalry raids to the affair that led to his shocking death, this is the story of the man behind the legend.

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