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War Between Brothers

War Between Brothers

By: Josh Blanchard
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War Between Brothers is a history podcast hosted by Josh Blanchard that takes listeners deep into the American Civil War—told from the Southern perspective. Through storytelling, firsthand accounts, and thoughtful analysis, Josh explores the causes, conflicts, and consequences of the war that tore a nation apart.

This podcast doesn't aim to glorify or condemn, but to understand. What drove ordinary Southerners to fight? How did they view the Union, slavery, states’ rights, and their way of life? And how has that legacy shaped the South today?

Whether you're a student of history or just curious about the human side of America’s most brutal conflict, War Between Brothers offers a fresh, honest look at a war that still echoes through the present.

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  • Episode 4 – "The Army of The Potomac's Epic Fail"

    Episode 4 – "The Army of The Potomac's Epic Fail"
    May 13 2025


    In this episode of War Between Brothers, we dive into the Peninsula Campaign—Union General George B. McClellan’s grand plan to end the Civil War swiftly by capturing Richmond. Launched in the spring of 1862, this ambitious operation saw the massive Army of the Potomac sail to Virginia’s York-James Peninsula, aiming to outflank the Confederates and strike a decisive blow. But what unfolded was a campaign plagued by hesitation, inflated enemy estimates, and missed opportunities. We explore how McClellan’s caution, combined with clever Confederate deception and fierce resistance, turned a promising strategy into a frustrating and costly failure. This is the story of how one of the North’s greatest chances to win the war early slipped through its fingers.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 3 – "The Battle of Bull Run"

    Episode 3 – "The Battle of Bull Run"
    May 13 2025
    In this episode of War Between Brothers, we take a deep dive into the First Battle of Bull Run — the bloody clash that shattered any illusions of a short Civil War. Fought on July 21, 1861, just miles from Washington, D.C., this battle marked the first major confrontation between Union and Confederate forces. We’ll explore the chaotic strategies, the inexperienced soldiers thrown into the fire, and how the shocking Confederate victory reshaped public expectations on both sides. Join us as we unravel the stories of bravery, blunder, and the beginning of a brutal conflict that would define a nation.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 2 – "The First Shots of the Civil War"

    Episode 2 – "The First Shots of the Civil War"
    May 13 2025

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    16 mins

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