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American Civil War & UK History
**American Civil War & UK History Podcast**
The podcast was born on December 26th, 2020, and I have always been passionate about history from a young age. My interest in the American Civil War began in 2004 after watching the movie *Gettysburg*. Since then, my passion for this topic has only grown. Although I don't live in America and cannot easily access the Civil War battlefields, I reside in the beautiful county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. Kent has a rich history, which has also fueled my fascination with UK history. This inspired the name of my podcast, *American Civil War & UK History*.
While I have a general love for all history, I realized I had confined myself to specific topics. To expand my discussions, I created two other podcasts in 2024: *For the Passion of History*, where I explore various historical subjects that interest me, and *The Figures of the American Civil War*, focusing on the remarkable individuals of that period.
The goal of my platforms is to share my passion for history with like-minded individuals. Cheers,
Daz
American Civil War & UK History
The Battle of The Crater with (A. Wilson Greene)
The Battle of The Crater with (A. Wilson Greene)
In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, Podcast host Daz was joined by historian and author Wilson Green to discuss the Battle of the Crater.
The Battle of the Crater occurred during the Siege of Petersburg on Saturday, July 30, 1864. After weeks of preparation, Union forces detonated a mine, which created a gap in the Confederate defences of Petersburg, Virginia. However, instead of providing a decisive advantage, the Union forces charged into and around the crater, leading to confusion and disorganisation among the soldiers amid the chaos. General Grant described this failed assault as "the saddest affair I have witnessed in this war."
Wilson Greene's Book
A Campaign of Giants--The Battle for Petersburg: Volume 1: From the Crossing of the James to the Crater https://a.co/d/jepVVTs
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