Civil War Series

With Dr. James Robertson, Jr..

The Trust Company of Virginia is proud to sponsor the Civil War Series with Dr. James Robertson, Jr.

A note from the producer of our Civil War series WVTF Program Director Rick Mattioni:

Thanks for visiting this page on our web site. We are continuing the digitizing from master recordings of this popular series first broadcast on WVTF September 3, 1993 and on subsequent Fridays for nearly 14 years. We will make segments from our archives available to you each week so you can listen through our web site or via the Civil War series podcast.

The process of revitalizing these radio treasures, in order to make them available to an international audience over the Internet and podcasts, is a labor intensive undertaking. We would greatly appreciate your financial support to sustain the series on line and through podcasts. To become a supporter of the series please click this link that will take you directly to our pledge form: https://www.wvtf.org/support/ind_support_form.php

A new CD set by Dr. James Robertson, Jr. entitled "The Many Faces of the Civil War" available now.

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A Capitol Move - 9.2.10

In part 54 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson tells us why the Confederate Capitol had to be moved from Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia.

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Crazy Betsy - 8.26.10

In part 53 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson profiles the Union espionage agent known as Crazy Betsy.

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Arlington National Cemetery - 8.19.10

In part 52 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson tells us how Arlington National Cemetery, once the grounds of a beautiful estate, became a burial ground for the nation's war dead.

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Little Sorrel - 8.12.10

In part 51 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson tells us that every major war commander had a favorite horse, including Stonewall Jackson. In this installment, we hear a loving tale between a man and his beloved animal, Little Sorrel.

 

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Spys! - 8.5.10

In part 50 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson discusses espionage during the Civil War and profiles some of its most colorful characters, including Alan Pinkerton, Crazy Bet and Belle Boyd, the siren of the Shenandoah.

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James Henry Lane - 7.29.10

In part 49 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson profiles the prolific career of Confederate Brigadier General James Henry Lane.

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Siege of Petersburg - 7.22.10

In part 48 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson describes the events of July 30, 1864. As the siege of Petersburg was entering its second month, General Grant was anxious to deliver one hard blow that would cripple the impoverished Confederate army and end the war. The plan, which was developed by coal miners, called for a 580 feet tunnel and 8 tons of gunpowder.

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Military Speak - 7.15.10

In part 47 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson discusses the different terminology used by the North and South for army designations, battle names and even military uniforms.

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Gone With the Wind - 7.8.10

In part 46 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson discusses the two back-to-back battles in Atlanta that served as the backdrop for the conflicts protrayed in Margaret Mitchell's novel, Gone with the Wind.

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Typhoid Fever - 7.1.10

In part 45 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson discusses the danger that both Union and Confederate armies faced from ingesting impure drinking water: typhoid fever.

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