Episode 527: The War Goes North
From Western Civ by Adam Walsh
March 20, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 527
About this episode
This episode discusses the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam and the subsequent victories of Robert Lee in the Civil War.
The Battle of Antietam drives President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. But Robert Lee wins two dramatic victories in this aftermath at the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Western Civ 2.0
People in this episode
Host: Adam Walsh
Topics covered
- American Civil War
- Emancipation
- Military Strategy
- Historical Battles
- Leadership
Keywords
- Antietam
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Fredericksburg
- Chancellorsville
- Civil War
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