American Civil War

1824-1865. Learn about the Civil War battles and the impact of the war
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The Democratic Convention | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 6

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Dr. Waugh examines the 1864 Democratic Convention, and analyzes the challenges democrats faced during their own convention. With General George T. Sherman taking Atlanta, along with the Shenandoah...
Lincoln's Challengers | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 3

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In this segment, Dr. Waugh discusses Lincoln’s challengers during the election of 1864, and how he handled them. His opponents include the “Copperheads,” the “Cleveland 400,” and General Benjamin...
Outskirts Of Richmond | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 4

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With the losses of prominent Confederate generals such as James Longstreet and J.E.B. Stuart, General Robert E. Lee decides to take on more responsibilities. After Cold Harbor, we see the development...
Breaking The Stalemate | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 6

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Dr. Morgan first talks about the efficiency of the Confederate postal system, and how soldiers were able to share their senses of humor in letters written back home. Dr. Morgan then analyzes how...
Cold Harbor | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 3

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The Battle of Cold Harbor takes place mere days after the Spotsylvania campaign. With The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, they cause almost thirty days of continuous combat combined. Dr...
The War In Virginia | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 1

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In this segment, Dr. Tracy Morgan sets the stage for the 1864 campaign in Virginia, and outlines the operational statuses for both the South’s Army of Northern Virginia (commanded by General Robert E...