Episodes
Send us a textJohn Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry with (Kevin Pawlak)In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, Daz was joined by author and historian Kevin Pawlak to discuss John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.John Brown's raid, which took place from October 16 to 18, 1859, was an effort by the abolitionist John Brown to initiate a slave revolt in the Southern states. The plan involved seizing the United States arsenal located at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now part of We...
Published 10/29/24
Published 10/29/24
Send us a textThe Battle of Cedar Creek with (Brendon Stead)In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History Podcast, Daz was joined by Brendon Stead to discuss the Battle of Cedar Creek. Brendon is the person behind the fantastic social media page "The Blue and Gray Historian," which can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and X.The Battle of Cedar Creek, or Battle of Belle Grove, was fought on October 19, 1864. The fighting took place in the Shenandoah Valley of Northern Virgini...
Published 10/15/24
Send us a textThe Saratoga Campaign An Overview. ALL YE THAT PASS BY With (Avellina Balestri)In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History podcast, Daz was joined by author Avellina Balestri to discuss her current historical fiction trilogy, "All Ye That Pass By," which is set during the Saratoga Campaign.The Saratoga campaign took place in 1777 and was an attempt by the British high command for North America to gain military control of the strategically important Hudson River va...
Published 09/30/24
Send us a textMedieval England An Overview with (Matt Lewis) In the latest episode of the American Civil War & UK History podcast, Daz was joined by author and historian Matt Lewis to discuss some of the most important events in Medieval England from 1066 to 1487. Matt has authored a book for History Hit UK titled "History Hit's Guide to Medieval England."Matt's BookHISTORY HIT Guide to Medieval England: From the Vikings to the Tudors – and everything in between https://amzn.eu/d/ckq...
Published 09/23/24
Send us a textBody Snatching With (Paul Bavill)On this episode of American Civil War & UK History, Daz is joined by the host of History Rage Podcast, Paul Bavill, to discuss body snatching.The ‘Golden Age’ of bodysnatching was in the late 1820s in the UK. Bodies were stolen to be sold to anatomists and medical students for research and for the purpose of attracting students to medical schools. This was important for students to qualify as surgeons and anatomists. While bodies could be leg...
Published 09/02/24
Send us a Text Message.The Battle & Siege of Mobile Bay with Kris White.In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Daz, was joined by Deputy Director of Education at the American Battlefield Trust Kris White to discuss the Battle and Siege of Mobile Bay which took place in August 1864.Mobile had been the last important port on the Gulf of Mexico east of the Mississippi River remaining in Confederate possession, so its closure was the final step in completing the blockade in th...
Published 08/07/24
Send us a Text Message.William Schaw Lindsay With (Bill Lindsay)In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, Daz was joined by author Bill Lindsay to discuss the life of his great-great-grandfather, William Schaw Lindsay. William Schaw Lindsay was a British merchant and shipowner who was a Liberal Member of Parliament and had significant political involvement in the American Civil War.YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/Hso3T6daxTo Bill Lindsay's Links Website.https://bill...
Published 07/24/24
Send us a Text Message.Dan Sickles At Gettysburg with (James Hessler)In this episode of "American Civil War & UK History," Daz is joined by author and experienced battlefield guide at Gettysburg National Battlefield, James Hessler, to discuss Dan Sickles and his involvement at the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place on July 2, 1863. Upon the outbreak of the War in 1861, Sickles became one of the war's most prominent political generals, recruiting the New York regiments that became...
Published 07/03/24
Send us a Text Message.The Battle of Waterloo with (Mark Wheatcroft)In this episode of American Civil War & UK, Daz was joined by historian Mark Wheatcroft of Mark's English History Channel to discuss the Battle of Waterloo.The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium). It was fought between a combined allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington and a French army under the comman...
Published 06/13/24
Send us a Text Message.Prelude to the Battle of Waterloo(Mark Wheatcroft)In this episode of American Civil War & UK history, Daz is joined by historian Mark Wheatcroft from Mark's English History Channel to discuss the Prelude to the Battle of Waterloo.The Battle of Waterloo took place on June 18, 1815. However, there is more to the story than just the battle itself. There is a series of events that led to one of Western Europe's biggest land battles in history.The Next Episode available ...
Published 06/13/24
Ulysses S. Grant: Episode 2 - The Western Theater Part 1.In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, Daz was joined again by historians Dr. Nathan Provost and Tim Willging to discuss Ulysses S. Grant from the beginning of the American Civil War, his reenlistment in the army, and all the important battles in the first part of the Western Theater, right up to the middle part of the Vicksburg Campaign in the spring/summer of 1863."If you enjoyed the latest episode, please s...
Published 06/02/24
The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House with (Chris Mackowski) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History podcast, Daz was joined by author, historian, & Co-Founder of Emerging Civil War, Chris Mackowski, to discuss The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. This battle took place in May 1864 and was the second battle in a series of engagements between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant, known as the Overland Campaign.Daz and Chris also discussedThe Battle of The Wilderness i...
Published 05/08/24
For The Passion of History PodcastSaint.Olga of Kyiv & The Rus with (Abigail Williams) In this episode of For The Passion of History Podcast, Daz was joined by historian and author Abigail Williams to discuss St. Olga of Kyiv & the Rus. Olga was a regent of Kievan Rus' from 945 and ruled for around eleven years. In the podcast, Daz and Abigail also discuss a book that Abigail is currentlywriting a book about St. Olga, which will be published by Pen & Sword, Books, so watch ou...
Published 05/02/24
The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast ( Jefferson Davis)In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast Daz is joined by Bertram Hayes Davis to discuss his Great Great Grandfather who was the president of the Confederate States of America when it comes to figures of the American Civil War they don't come much much bigger than Jefferson Davis. In the podcast, Daz and Bertram discuss his birth time at WestPointhis time as Confederate president during the Civil War and e...
Published 04/25/24
The Southern Skirmish Association With (Robert Dickson) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History Podcast Daz, Was joined by the chairman of The The Southern Skirmish Association (Soskan for short) Robert Dickson to discuss one of the oldest Re-enactment societies in the UK which was formed in 1968 and has been reacting the American Civil War in southern England for well over 50 years.   All of The Southern Skirmish Association's Social media...
Published 04/16/24
Garry Adelman's Favourite Civil War Photos On this episode of American Civil War & UK History, Daz was joined by American Battlefields Trust's Chief Historian Garry Adelman.  In the podcast, Daz and Garry discuss Garry's favourite Civil War photographs. Civil War photography is how Garry first became interested in history as a young boy, which has become one of his passions.  Garry Adelman is one of the most recognized Civil War historians on the planet. Garry has appeared on many...
Published 03/31/24
The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast ( Ulysses S. Grant ) Episode 1 Ulysses S. Grant is considered one of the most famous generals in American and world military history Grant would rise to the rank of General which was the first time since George Washington. In Episode 1 Daz was joined by historian's Dr.Nathan Provost and Tim Willging to discuss Grants early life and every thing in-between right up to the start of the American Civil war. The music used on this podcast is courtesy...
Published 02/14/24
The Zulu Wars. The Battles of Isandlwana &  Rorke's Drift with (Mark Wheatcroft) In this podcast Daz was joined by historian Mark Wheatcroft of Mark's English History Channel to discuss The Zulu Wars. The Battles of Isandlwana &  Rorke's Drift. Support the show link. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory) ACW & UK History's Website. https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistory ACW & UK History's Pages. https://linktr.ee/Dazrawlings Marks English History...
Published 01/21/24
#TheMonumentalProject Review of 2023 Podcast In this podcast Daz was Joined by fellow Co-Founder of Monuments of UK Veterans of the American Civil War association Gina Denham to take a look back at our achievements in 2023. Monuments For UK Veterans of the American Civil War Association just giving page. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/themonumentalproject Support the show link. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory) ACW & UK History's...
Published 01/13/24
The Life of John A. Logan With (Dave Danielson) In this podcast Daz was joined by author and producer of life in pictures Dave Danielson to discuss the interesting life of John A. Logan. Support the show link. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory)  ACW & UK History's Website. https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistory Dave's Book link Uk link https://amzn.eu/d/68U71Hj US Link MEMORIAL DAY https://a.co/d/jbgiSV6 Support the show
Published 12/28/23
For The Passion of History Podcast.  (More Than Just The American Civil War & UK History) In the first ever episode of For The passion of History Podcast Daz was Joined by friends and fellow history buffs Dr Nathan Provost and Tim Willging to discuss other periods of history other than The American Civil War & UK History. Support the show link. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory)  ACW & UK History's...
Published 12/04/23
The Forgotten Fall & The Mine Run Campaign with (Chris Mackowski) In this podcast Daz was joined by Author historian & Co- Founder of Emerging Civil War Chris Mackowski to discuss The Forgotten fall & Mine Run Campaign. Support the show link. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory)  ACW & UK History's Website. https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistory? Emerging Civil War's Website. https://emergingcivilwar.com/ Support the show
Published 11/26/23
Liverpool and The American Civil War With (John Maxwell) In this podcast Daz was joined by author John Maxwell to discuss Liverpool and its involvement in the American Civil War. John's Book Water Street. https://amzn.eu/d/hvVAclB Support the show link. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory)  ACW & UK History's Pages. https://linktr.ee/Dazrawlings Support the show
Published 11/09/23
Interview with Gettysburg Star Brian Mallon (General Hancock) In this podcast Daz was joined by actor Brian Mallon who played General Hancock to discuss his time on set in 1993 movie Gettysburg which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Support the show link. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory)  ACW & UK History's Pages. https://linktr.ee/Dazrawlings Support the show
Published 10/06/23