2021-Scott Hippensteel-Sand, Science and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat

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2021-Scott Hippensteel-Sand, Science and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat

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Scott Hippensteel, author or "Sand, Science and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat"

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Feb 21, 2024

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CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.

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101a -James McPherson-Civil War, then and now: CWTR Ep. 101a - Part 1 - Dr. James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author, tackles several political and emotional issues surrounding the causes and legacies of the Civil War. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
103c -James Robertson-The Body and Soul of Civil War Soldiers: CWTR Ep. 103c - Part 3 - What thoughts were going through the minds of Johnny Reb or Billy Yank as he approached battle? Join us for insights on these questions and more in a rare and personal interview with Dr. James Robertson. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
107c -Eric Caren-Collecting Historical Newspapers: CWTR Ep. 107c - Part 3 - Eric Caren describes how he and Steven Goldman assembled a remarkable collection of Civil War era newspapers, and made them available in print as a Smithsonian 'Headliners' series book. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
102c -John Sellers-Library of Congress: CWTR Ep. 102c - Part 3 - Learn about the Library of Congress's resources and hear the stories behind them from curator John R. Sellers. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
101c -James McPherson-Civil War, then and now: CWTR Ep. 101c - Part 3 - Dr. James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author, tackles several political and emotional issues surrounding the causes and legacies of the Civil War. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
103a -James Robertson-The Body and Soul of Civil War Soldiers: CWTR Ep. 103a - Part 1 - What thoughts were going through the minds of Johnny Reb or Billy Yank as he approached battle? Join us for insights on these questions and more in a rare and personal interview with Dr. James Robertson. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
103b -James Robertson-The Body and Soul of Civil War Soldiers: CWTR Ep. 103b - Part 2 - What thoughts were going through the minds of Johnny Reb or Billy Yank as he approached battle? Join us for insights on these questions and more in a rare and personal interview with Dr. James Robertson. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
105c -Jim Janke-Navies of the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 105c - Part 3 - Professor Jim Janke brings us the strategy and drama of naval warfare between the Union and the Confederacy. by Civil War Talk Radio
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109c -Albert Castel-Winning and Losing in the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 109c - Part 3 - Albert Castel, author of the award-winning Decision in the West: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864, challenges some widely held beliefs about the war. by Civil War Talk Radio
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108a -John Marszalek-Union Military Leadership: CWTR Ep. 108a - Part 1 - Dr. John Marszalek, biographer of William T. Sherman and Henry Halleck, shares his views on some famous (and infamous) generals. by Civil War Talk Radio
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111a -Mark Grimsley-Soldiers, Civilians and Slaves: CWTR Ep. 111a - Part 1 - Dr. Mark Grimsley, author of the Lincoln Prize-winning The Hard Hand of War: Union Military Policy Toward Southern Civilians, 1861-1865, talks about the motivations and actions of the men who fought for the North. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
109b -Albert Castel-Winning and Losing in the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 109b - Part 2 - Albert Castel, author of the award-winning Decision in the West: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864, challenges some widely held beliefs about the war. by Civil War Talk Radio
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104a -Ken Burns-filmmaker, visionary: CWTR Ep. 104a - Part 1 - Ken Burns discusses his Civil War insights with historian Harold Holzer. by Civil War Talk Radio
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104b -Ken Burns-filmmaker, visionary: CWTR Ep. 104b - Part 2 - Ken Burns discusses his Civil War insights with historian Harold Holzer. by Civil War Talk Radio
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109a -Albert Castel-Winning and Losing in the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 109a - Part 1 - Albert Castel, author of the award-winning Decision in the West: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864, challenges some widely held beliefs about the war. by Civil War Talk Radio
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106a -David Long-The Election That Won the War: CWTR Ep. 106a - Part 1 - Dr. David Long discusses Lincoln's re-election in 1864 and its impact on American history. by Civil War Talk Radio
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102b -John Sellers-Library of Congress: CWTR Ep. 102b - Part 2 - Learn about the Library of Congress's resources and hear the stories behind them from curator John R. Sellers. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
105a -Jim Janke-Navies of the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 105a - Part 1 - Professor Jim Janke brings us the strategy and drama of naval warfare between the Union and the Confederacy. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
107a -Eric Caren-Collecting Historical Newspapers: CWTR Ep. 107a - Part 1 - Eric Caren describes how he and Steven Goldman assembled a remarkable collection of Civil War era newspapers, and made them available in print as a Smithsonian 'Headliners' series book. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
101b -James McPherson-Civil War, then and now: CWTR Ep. 101b - Part 2 - Dr. James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author, tackles several political and emotional issues surrounding the causes and legacies of the Civil War. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
102a -John Sellers-Library of Congress: CWTR Ep. 102a - Part 1 - Learn about the Library of Congress's resources and hear the stories behind them from curator John R. Sellers. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
106b -David Long-The Election That Won the War: CWTR Ep. 106b - Part 2 - Dr. David Long discusses Lincoln's re-election in 1864 and its impact on American history. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
107b -Eric Caren-Collecting Historical Newspapers: CWTR Ep. 107b - Part 2 - Eric Caren describes how he and Steven Goldman assembled a remarkable collection of Civil War era newspapers, and made them available in print as a Smithsonian 'Headliners' series book. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
110c -John Simon-Sober Grants and Rubber Lincolns: CWTR Ep. 110c - Part 3 - Dr. John Y. Simon, editor of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, tells us what's wrong with the way Abraham Lincoln is presented to the public. by Civil War Talk Radio
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112a -Daniel Weinberg-The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop: CWTR Ep. 112a - Part 1 - Visit with Daniel R. Weinberg, owner of Chicago's legendary Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
111b -Mark Grimsley-Soldiers, Civilians and Slaves: CWTR Ep. 111b - Part 2 - Dr. Mark Grimsley, author of the Lincoln Prize-winning The Hard Hand of War: Union Military Policy Toward Southern Civilians, 1861-1865, talks about the motivations and actions of the men who fought for the North. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
108b -John Marszalek-Union Military Leadership: CWTR Ep. 108b - Part 2 - Dr. John Marszalek, biographer of William T. Sherman and Henry Halleck, shares his views on some famous (and infamous) generals. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
105b -Jim Janke-Navies of the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 105b - Part 2 - Professor Jim Janke brings us the strategy and drama of naval warfare between the Union and the Confederacy. by Civil War Talk Radio
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114b -Steven Woodworth-While God Is Marching On: CWTR Ep. 114b - Part 2 - Dr. Steven Woodworth, author of many Civil War titles, including Jefferson Davis and His Generals, brings to light a rarely mentioned facet of life in Civil War armies. by Civil War Talk Radio
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110b -John Simon-Sober Grants and Rubber Lincolns: CWTR Ep. 110b - Part 2 - Dr. John Y. Simon, editor of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, tells us what's wrong with the way Abraham Lincoln is presented to the public. by Civil War Talk Radio
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2021-Scott Hippensteel-Sand, Science and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat

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