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The Civil War Monitor

The Civil War Monitor
Civil War
American Civil War
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
The Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
George Mcclellan
Maryland Campaign
Union Army
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Gettysburg
Emancipation Proclamation
Railroads
1864
Fort Pillow Massacre
Post-War Drug Addiction
Confederate Army
American Battlefield Trust
Alcohol
Photography

A new look at America's greatest conflict.

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Civil War Breakthroughs is a podcast that explores how the inventions, ideas, and innovations of the Civil War era defined a new kind of conflict. In our second season, The Medical Renaissance, we'll explore how modern medicine took root during the C... more

Civil War Breakthroughs is a podcast that explores how the inventions, ideas, and innovations of the Civil War era defined a new kind of conflict. In our second season, The Medical Renaissance, we'll explore how modern medicine took root during the C... more

Civil War Breakthroughs is a podcast that explores how the inventions, ideas, and innovations of the Civil War era defined a new kind of conflict. In our second season, The Medical Renaissance, we'll explore how modern medicine took root during the C... more

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Recent Guests

Allen Guelzo
Professor of humanities, University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education
University of Florida
Episode: Why Did the Civil War Happen?
Aaron Sheehan-Dean
Fred C. Frey Professor of Southern Studies at Louisiana State University; author/editor on Civil War era
Louisiana State University
Episode: Soldier Life
Gary Gallagher
John L. Nau III Professor of History Emeritus, University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: Chancellorsville
Garry Adelman
chief historian at the American Battlefield Trust, vice president of the Center for Civil War Photography, licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg since 1995
American Battlefield Trust; Center for Civil War Photography
Episode: Gettysburg Battlefield Guides
Brooke Simpson
ASU Foundation Professor of History at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: Ulysses S. Grant
Christian McWhirter
Public historian, historical initiatives consultant for the Lincoln Presidential Foundation and author of Battle Hymns
Lincoln Presidential Foundation
Episode: Music
Anne Sarah Rubin
Professor of History at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Episode: Sherman's March
David Hochfelder
Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany, author of The Telegraph in America, 1832-1920
University at Albany
Episode: The Telegraph
Jennifer Raab
Associate professor in the Department of the History of Art at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Photography

Hosts

Terry Johnston
Host of Civil War Curious; publisher and editor-in-chief of The Civil War Monitor
John R. Heckman
Host of the series; associated with The Civil War Monitor and Bayshore History LLC

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Exceptional Podcast

    As much as I love this podcast, the latest episode with Allen C. Guelzo on the causes of the Civil War was so impactful it will change the way I teach this time period. Well done! Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joedobis
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Enough said

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmorris691
    United States10 months ago
  • Very well discussed!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    LynyrdS
    a year ago
  • Not very well done

    I was hopeful for this series as someone who has studied the American Civil War period for many years. The conversations put forward in the podcast have a few interesting points, but the conversations are not prepared and the historical points are not well covered. As noted in another review here, the comments made that the Trump campaign had no platform in the 2020 election cycle is absurd. The impression I have is that today’s “historians” are poorly educated pretenders.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    We've_been_had
    United Statesa year ago
  • the fact it takes individual topics in 1864 and shows how it is setting up the endgame of spring of 1865 is brilliant. amazing balance of micro and macro

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 years ago

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A few episodes are criticized for perceived political comments and lack of preparation.
Overall, the show is valued for archival depth and storytelling about memory and media.
Listeners praise rigorous historical analysis and expert guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Soldier Life
Q: How did wounded soldiers rejoin their regiments after hospitalization?
Reintegration was often slow and uncertain, requiring hospital networks and passes; sometimes men returned to duty, were marked absent without leave, or were deserted, depending on unit needs and record-keeping.
Soldier Life
Q: Is there a significant difference in camp life between winter and campaign seasons?
Yes, winter camps allowed for longer religious revivals, better shelter construction, and stable routines like reading and writing, which contrasted with the more mobile, uncertain conditions of campaign months.
Railroads
Q: What role did these railroads play in shaping military strategy in 1861 and forward because they're pretty much seen as major targets?
Railroads defined movement corridors and logistics hubs; controlling key junctions like Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Manassas was strategic because rails determined how quickly armies could be mobilized and supplied, shaping campaign planning and battlefield outcomes.
Railroads
Q: I have to ask you right off the top, why should people look at Civil War railroads as something to study or think about?
Railroads are essential to understanding both the military and social transformations of the era; they created a new geography for campaigns, enabled rapid troop movements, and tied economic development to warfare, making rail infrastructure a central backbone of the war and its afterlives.
Music
Q: What were the most important uses of music beyond morale?
Beyond boosting morale, music helped soldiers intellectually and emotionally digest the war, facilitated communication and coordination through regimental bands and field musicians, and acted as a medium for political messaging and cultural memory that persisted long after the conflict.

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What is The Civil War Monitor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deep historical analysis of the Civil War era, guided by expert historians and scholars. Conversations cover causes, campaigns, memory, and technology of the period, with notable emphasis on how leadership decisions, public memory, and media shaped the war and its afterlives. The format blends primary sources, archival context, and engaging storytelling to illuminate complex causes, pivotal battles, and the Reconstruction era, often featuring guests from top universities and major historical organizations. A standout aspect is the strong emphasis on historiography and primary-source context, making it a valuable listen for students, educators, and history enthusiasts who want rigorous analysis paired with accessible narr... more

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2. Aaron Sheehan-Dean
3. Gary Gallagher
4. Garry Adelman
5. Brooke Simpson
6. Christian McWhirter
7. Anne Sarah Rubin
8. David Hochfelder

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