http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffeeEvents and little known facts of the American Civil WarenBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Jun 2017 15:30:00 GMTHistoryBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/14d6cf61-345b-44ad-bcaa-024cc6e6df57_hardtack_and_coffee.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffeeEvents and little known facts of the American Civil Warfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comhistoryHardtack and CoffeenoEvents and little known facts of the American Civil Warepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/27/streight-raid-the-mule-brigadeHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/27/streight-raid-the-mule-brigade/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/27/streight-raid-the-mule-brigadeTue, 27 Jun 2017 15:30:00 GMTStreight' Raid: The Mule BrigadeIn the Spring of 1863, Union commanders in Mississippi conceived a plan to strike the Confederate railroads and war industry plants in Alabama and Georgia. This was to force Confederate forces to withdraw out of Tennessee to allow Grant to attack Vicksburg and to prevent reinforcements from reaching Mississippi. However, the Union forces were using mules instead of horse's and the brilliant Nathan Bedford Forrest was able to capture the Union force before any damage was done.   Further Reading Webb Garrison, Jr., StrangeBattlesoftheCivilWar   Ronald Domer, "Rebel Rout of Streight's Raiders", America'sCivilWar (September 1996)  00:15:00Hardtack and Coffeeno"Never send a mule to do a horse's job"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/19/needing-every-possible-man-the-united-states-veteran-reserve-corpsHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/19/needing-every-possible-man-the-united-states-veteran-reserve-corps/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/19/needing-every-possible-man-the-united-states-veteran-reserve-corpsMon, 19 Jun 2017 15:30:00 GMTNeeding Every Possible Man: The United States Veteran Reserve CorpsThe Union Army during the war used every available man they could to fill the ranks. In 1862, the War Department created a new body of troops to take on light duty assignments to free up able-bodied men to fight. These new force used wounded soldiers who were unable to handle the rigors of active campaigning, but we're able to perform other duties in the rear. This show will discuss the history of the Veteran Reserve Corps and their contribution to the Civil War.   Further Reading Philip Katcher, TheCompleteCivilWar Bell Wiley, TheLifeofBillyYank 00:15:00Hardtack and CoffeenoThe use of wounded soldiers to fill non-combat roles in the Union Armyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/13/desertion-and-invasion-differences-between-lees-first-and-second-invasionsHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/13/desertion-and-invasion-differences-between-lees-first-and-second-invasions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/13/desertion-and-invasion-differences-between-lees-first-and-second-invasionsTue, 13 Jun 2017 15:30:00 GMTDesertion and Invasion: Differences between Lee's First and Second InvasionsRobert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia always had a serious problem with desertion and straggling in all of campaigns they fought in. However, during these two Northern invasions, Lee faced two different views of his army in the field of desertion. This show will show the vast difference between these two invasions.   Further reading: Stephen Sears, Gettysburg Allen Guelzo, Gettysburg: TheLastInvasion Dennis Frye,  00:15:00Hardtack and CoffeenoDesertion and straggling in Lee's Armyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/05/james-j-pettigrews-role-at-gettysburgHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/05/james-j-pettigrews-role-at-gettysburg/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/hardtackandcoffee/2017/06/05/james-j-pettigrews-role-at-gettysburgMon, 05 Jun 2017 15:30:00 GMTJames J. Pettigrew's Role at GettysburgGeneral James Pettigrew was a man of many talents who was placed at the epicenter of the great Battle of Gettysburg. However, this CarolinaGeneral James Pettigrew was a man of many talents that was placed at the epicenter of the great Battle of Gettysburg. However, the Carolina scholar has not received due credit for his heroism and actions serving in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the bloodiest battle on American soil. scholar does not receive the due credit of a hero in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and his actions at this battle. 00:15:00Hardtack and CoffeenoForgotten General at the Battle of Gettysburg