Civil War Breakfast Club

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 132 - The Lincoln Conspiracy Trial

For the first time ever, we are recording on location! We were able to record this episode from Grant Hall on Fort McNair which is the place where the Lincoln Conspiracy trial took place in 1865. We are joined by guests Adam Oler, Michael Kauffman (author of "American Brutus") and Kim Holien. Huge thanks to them for joining us to have this discussion about the conspirators, the trial and its significance today. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 131 - The Battle of Gaines' Mill

In this episode, we discuss the Battle of Gaines' Mill, fought on June 27, 1862. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Episode 130 - General Lew Wallace

In which we discuss a very much under-appreciated and underrated General - Lew Wallace!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 129 - "Manhunt" Apple TV Series with guest Dave Taylor

We are joined by Dave Taylor of the excellent Lincoln assassination related blog "Lincoln Conspirators" ( https://lincolnconspirators.com/ )to discuss the Apple TV series "Manhunt". 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 128 - "Voices from Gettysburg" by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo

We are happy to be joined by Dr. Allen C. Guelzo to discuss his new book "Voices from Gettysburg", which will be released on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Huge thanks to Dr. Guelzo for joining us!

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 127 - The Siege of Yorktown

In which we discuss the Siege of Yorktown, part of the Peninsula Campaign

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 126 - The Battle of Island No. 10

In this episode, we discuss a battle not talked about but which has repercussions for things like the Vicksburg Campaign - the Battle of Island No. 10. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 125 - General Patrick R. Cleburne

In this episode, we discuss the life of Confederate General Patrick R. Cleburne.

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 124 - The Irish Brigade

In this episode, we discuss the Union Irish Brigade. 

Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 123 - General John F. Reynolds & Kate Hewitt

Since it's Valentine's Day, we decided to tell the story of Union General John F. Reynolds and his secret fiancee Kate Hewitt. In this episode, we also discuss the journey that Reynolds body had to take in order to get back to Lancaster, PA after he was killed on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.