Civil War Breakfast Club Podcast Episode 152 - Canada in the Civil War

In which we discuss General James B. McPherson, with specific emphasis on his death, which had many repercussions. 

We explore a not very much discussed topic - the Amish in the Civil War!

In this episode, we discuss Canada's involvement in the Civil War as well as a few notable Canadians who fought in it!

We are joined by the awesome Andrea Quinn to discuss the life of General Francis Channing Barlow!

In which we discuss Union General John Gibbon

In which we discuss the Battle of New Market!

In which we discuss the Sultana Disaster, which happened April 27, 1865. 

In which we discuss the Battle of Fort Pillow aka the Massacre at Fort Pillow - April 12, 1864. 

We revisit the Battle of Bentonville in this episode we recorded live at GettysGear in Gettysburg, PA as part of their reeanctor appreciation weekend! At the end, we also discuss our experience in being able to attend the reenactment for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville. Huge thanks to the amazing people at GettysGear for inviting us to speak as well as for hosting the event!

In this episode, we discuss the enigmatic Confederate scout "Harrison" and how his true identity was discovered over a century after the Civil War ended.