American Civil War & UK History

The Road to VJ Day & The End of World War II With ( Chris Kolakowski & Tim Willging )

Send us a textThe Road to VJ Day & The End of World War II With ( Chris Kolakowski & Tim Willging )In this episode of the For the Passion of History Podcast, host Daz was joined by author and historian Chris Kolakowski and historian Tim Willging to discuss V-J Day and the road to the end of WWII.Victory over Japan Day (also known as V-J Day ) is the day on which Imperial Japan surrendered in World War II, in effect bringing the war to an end. The term has been applied to both of the days on which the initial announcement of Japan's surrender was made – 15 August 1945, in Japan and because of time zone differences, 14 August 1945 (when it was announced in the United States and the rest of the Americas and Eastern Pacific Islands) – as well as to 2 September 1945, when the surrender document was signed, officially ending World War II.Support the show link.(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acwandukhistory)Chris Kolakowski Book Tenth Army CommanderThe World War II Diary of Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.https://www.casematepublishers.com/9781636241999/tenth-army-commander/ACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistoryACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show

Ulysses S. Grant Episode 4 Grant’s Overland Route P1. ( The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast)

Send us a textUlysses S. Grant Episode 4 Grant’s Overland Route P1. ( The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast)In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, host Daz is joined by historians Dr. Nathan Provost and Tim Willging to discuss Ulysses S. Grant's move east and the start of the Overland Campaign."If you enjoyed the latest episode, please subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for more episodes focusing on the life of Ulysses S. Grant. The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast will not only centre on Grant but also on many other figures from the Civil War, including those who aren't as widely known. Look out for future episodes featuring additional figures of this period.The music used in this podcast is courtesy of author Cody C. Engdahl, who has written a series of novels set during the American Civil War. You can find more information at the following link:Amazon: http://author.to/CodyCEngdahlACW & UK History's Website:https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistoryACW & UK History's Pages:https://linktr.ee/ACWANDUKHISTORYPrevious episodes Ulysses S Grant Playlist  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq4wzArTJ9uRjw-LHiUYIqOuBd36rc3UuThe Battle of the Wilderness and The Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse with Chris Mackowski Battle of Wilderness 👇https://youtu.be/LADtTw-GT2EBattle of Spotsylvania Courthouse https://youtu.be/KvernME6KmISupport the show

The Battle Gettysburg Pickett's Charge With (Matt Atkinson)

Send us a textThe Battle Gettysburg Pickett's Charge With (Matt Atkinson)In this episode of American Civil War & UK History, host Daz is joined by a Park Ranger from Gettysburg National Military Park to discuss July 3rd at the Battle of Gettysburg and Pickett's Charge.Pickett's Charge was an infantry assault on July 3, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg. It was ordered by Confederate General Robert E. Lee as part of his plan to break through Union lines and achieve a decisive victory in the North. The charge was named after Major General George Pickett, one of the Confederate Army's division commanders. The assault was aimed at the center of the Union Army's position on Cemetery Ridge, which was believed to be a vulnerable point in the Union defenses.Gettysburg National Military Park https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htmACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistoryACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show

Albert Cashier With (Will Davis-Coleman & Patrick Courtney)

Send us a textAlbert Cashier With (Will Davis-Coleman & Patrick Courtney)In this episode of American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by Will Davis-Coleman and Patrick Courtney, the hosts of The Cloak and Dagger Podcast. Together, they discuss a Union soldier named Albert Cashier.Albert D. J. Cashier (December 25, 1843 – October 10, 1915), born Jennie Irene Hodgers, was an Irish-born American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Cashier adopted the identity of a man before enlisting, and maintained it until death. Cashier became famous as one of at least 250 soldiers who were assigned female at birth and enlisted as men to fight in the Civil War.The Cloak and Dagger Podcast.https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggerpodcastACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistoryACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show

Chalke History Festival with (Laura Bailey)

Send us a textChalke History Festival with (Laura Bailey) In this episode of American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by Laura Bailey, the Joint Programme Director of the Chalke History Festival, to discuss all things ChalkeThe Chalke History Festival, which began in 2011 as a fundraiser for a local cricket club in Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, has grown to become the UK's largest history festival It was the brainchild of two individuals: James Holland, a club stalwart and historian, and James Heneage, the founder and former CEO of Ottakar's bookshops. Since its inception, the festival has significantly expanded and is now recognized as the "largest in Britain dedicated entirely to history," often referred to as the "Glastonbury of history festivals." This not-for-profit organization operates as a charitable trust known as the Chalke History Trust. Initially, a small event featuring just 12 speakers, the festival is now committed to making history accessible and engaging, particularly for younger audiences.Chalke History Festival's Website https://www.chalkefestival.com/ACW & UK History's Website.https://darrenscivilwarpag8.wixsite.com/acwandukhistoryACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show