This is the second in a series of three episodes concentrating on the strategic-level characteristics, geography, and personalities of the three major theaters of war. In this podcast, we examine the Western Theater in light of these considerations and briefly discuss its most important campaigns, with a focus on Tennessee, Georgia, and Vicksburg, where some of the most decisive events in the entire conflict occurred. Connect with Christian Keller  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchriskeller/ http://christianbkeller.com ..read more

This is the first in a series of three episodes concentrating on the strategic-level characteristics, geography, and personalities of the three major theaters of war. In this podcast, we examine the Eastern Theater in light of these considerations and briefly discuss its most important campaigns, with a focus on Virginia--termed "the cockpit of the war." Connect with Christian Keller  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchriskeller/ http://christianbkeller.com ..read more

In this episode, we set the theoretical foundations for understanding what strategy and operations are and how to think about them in the context of the American Civil War.  We cover the ends-ways-means-risk paradigm, the DIME construct, and the levels of war and strategy and their corresponding leadership responsibilities.  We also discuss the initial strategies of both the Union and the Confederacy and briefly trace how they evolved as the war progressed. Connect with Christian Keller  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchriskeller/ http://christianbkeller.com ..read more

Welcome to the Civil War Strategy podcast!  In this inaugural episode, I'll introduce myself, what this series is about, and why you should care.  I look forward to your company as we travel this journey through America's bloodiest conflict together. Connect with Christian Keller  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchriskeller/ http://christianbkeller.com/   ..read more