Untold Civil War
This Podcast aims to bring to light all the stories of the Civil War that remain forgotten and yet, are vital to our understanding of the conflict.
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Untold Civil War reveals parts of American history that defined the nation. The podcast chronicles tales of siblings and family members fighting each other. Host Paul Hoza shares accounts of everyday citizens enlisting en masse, their bravery, and their dedication.
The podcast examines every aspect of the abolishment of slavery. It reveals the sacrifices people made so the US could stay united. Hoza doesn't only use his own expertise to convey this compelling narrative. He interviews historians, authors, reenactors, veterans, and more.
The host of Untold Civil War has a bachelor's degree in history from St. John's University. Hoza is passionate about military history. His particular interest is in the American Civil War. He began developing this obsession at an early age. Hoza remembers sitting on his dad's lap as a child, listening to him read Grant's Personal Memoirs.
Later, the podcast host immersed himself in Ken Burns' Civil War documentary series. This led to Hoza enlisting in the US military. He joined the notable and historic 69th Infantry Regiment, where he rose to become a sergeant. In his academic studies, Hoza found that much of the Civil War narrative comes out of textbooks. With Untold Civil War, he seeks to bring attention to unknown stories.
The podcast host brings listeners to little-known Civil War sites. These are places that might even be in the listener's neighborhood. Hoza tells stories of daring that equal the Delta Force raids of today. He also shares the personal side of the conflict. This may come in the form of graffiti, tattoos, regimental pets, cooking recipes, or ID tags.
Hoza discusses unique regimental histories to explain members of the Blue and Gray better. He hopes to entertain the listeners at least to the same level he was making the show. New episodes of the Untold Civil War podcast come out once a month.
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