Behind The Battles | Joseph E. Johnston
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston was one of the Civil War's most complex and controversial commanders. Known for his cautious strategies, tense relationship with Jefferson Davis, and deep respect from both Union and Confederate leaders, Johnston’s legacy is anything but simple. From early battles to his dramatic surrender to Sherman, this episode explores the life, leadership, and lasting impact of a man who tried to outthink the war around him.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork
Behind The Battles | Joshua Chamberlain
Joshua Chamberlain was more than just the hero of Gettysburg—he was a war hero, four-term governor, college president, and the man who faced down an armed political mob in Maine. From battlefield bravery to political chaos, discover the full, wild story of one of America's most underrated legends.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork
Behind The Battles | Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was a Confederate general known for his role in key Civil War battles like Perryville, Stones River, and Chickamauga. A West Point graduate and Mexican-American War veteran, Bragg’s career was marked by early success and later controversy, often clashing with his own officers. This video covers the highs and lows of one of the Civil War’s most debated commanders.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork
Behind The Battles | William Rosecrans
William Starke Rosecrans was a brilliant Civil War general, inventor, and politician. Known for victories at Iuka, Corinth, and Stones River, he outmaneuvered Confederate forces in Tennessee before suffering a major defeat at Chickamauga. Clashing with Ulysses S. Grant and others, his military career ended in controversy. After the war, he served in politics and was elected to Congress from California. Discover the rise, fall, and legacy of this complex Union leader.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork
Behind The Battles | Bleeding Kansas
As the United States expanded westward and the debate over slavery intensified, the Kansas Territory became the epicenter of a brutal ideological and political conflict. Known as Bleeding Kansas, this violent and chaotic period between 1854 and 1861 marked the nation’s descent toward civil war.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork