Season 3

Join Stan on a ride through the history of the American Civil War,

1. 1. Mr. Lincoln's War

   Host Stan Ellsworth shares the stories that shape Abraham Lincoln’s character and political career.

2. 2. The Fires of Secession

   The First Battle of Bull Run illustrates how lengthy and difficult the Civil War will be.

3. 3. From the Jaws of Victory (They Snatched Defeat)

   Armored battleships prove to be valuable weapons in nautical warfare during the Civil War.

4. 4. The Cost of Freedom

   As new artillery hits the scene, the Union army faces defeat at the Battle of Second Manassas.

5. 5. Changing of the Guard: Lee and Grant

   Learn about the genius of General Robert E. Lee and discover more about General Grant.

6. 6. Gettysburg

   The strategies of each side at the Battle of Gettysburg changes the course of the war.

7. 7. Price of Honor

   Stan shares the story of the 54th Massachusetts, the all-black infantry that attacked Fort Wagner.

8. 8. March to the Sea

   General Sherman advances his troops towards Savannah and destroys the Confederate economy.

9. 9. On to Richmond

   General Grant and General Lee face-off in a series of battles during the Overland Campaign of 1864.

10. 10. Lost Cause

    After a devastating failure, General Grant leads the Union Army to victory in Petersburg.

11. 11. Brothers Again

    Host Stan Ellsworth travels to Appomattox where General Lee surrenders to General Grant.

12. 12. The Rest of the Story

    Stan shares what happened to Civil War icons after the South’s surrender.

13. 13. Legacy of Lincoln

    Days after the Civil War ends, President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.