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  • Behind The Battles | Nathan Bedford Forrest

    Behind The Battles | Nathan Bedford Forrest
    Jun 27 2025
    We profile Nathan Bedford Forrest, a polarizing figure who rose from a Tennessee slave trader to a Confederate cavalry general and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Before the Civil War, Forrest amassed wealth through slave trading, real estate, and cotton plantations. Enlisting as a private in 1861, he became a general, earning the nickname "Wizard of the Saddle" for innovative cavalry tactics. His role in the 1864 Fort Pillow Massacre, where surrendered black and Unionist troops were killed, remains highly controversial. As Klan leader (1867–1869), he led violent efforts to suppress black voting rights but later disbanded the group and supported racial harmony. Forrest died in 1877, leaving a legacy tied to slavery and violence, prompting the removal of his monuments today.

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    1 h y 22 m
  • Behind The Battles | George Armstrong Custer

    Behind The Battles | George Armstrong Custer
    Jun 20 2025
    This week Dive we cover George Armstrong Custer, one of America’s most iconic and polarizing military figures. From his roots in New Rumley, Ohio, to his daring exploits as a Civil War cavalry commander and his infamous "Last Stand" at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, this video explores Custer’s life, military career, and enduring legacy.

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Behind The Battles | John Brown's Raid On Harper's Ferry

    Behind The Battles | John Brown's Raid On Harper's Ferry
    Jun 13 2025
    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.

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    1 h
  • Behind The Battles | Albert Sydney Johnston

    Behind The Battles | Albert Sydney Johnston
    Jun 6 2025
    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 finest generals before Robert E. Lee, Johnston’s death at Shiloh was considered a turning point for the Confederacy.

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    45 m
  • Behind The Battles | John C. Fremont

    Behind The Battles | John C. Fremont
    May 30 2025
    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, with a dark role in Native American displacement.

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    1 h y 34 m
  • Behind The Battles | Camp Douglas

    Behind The Battles | Camp Douglas
    May 23 2025
    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%.

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    1 h y 6 m
  • BONUS EPISODE! The Entire Gettysburg Campaign | Every Battle

    BONUS EPISODE! The Entire Gettysburg Campaign | Every Battle
    May 19 2025
    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!

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    3 h y 38 m
  • Behind The Battles | J.E.B. Stuart

    Behind The Battles | J.E.B. Stuart
    May 16 2025
    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 impact.

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    57 m