Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War

03 - Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War by Ambrose Bierce

22 min · 26 jul 2025
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Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a summer furlough, but returned to duty in September. His military journey ended with his discharge in January 1865. Join us as we explore Bierces vivid memories of the Civil War.

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06 - Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War by Ambrose Bierce

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a summer furlough, but returned to duty in September. His military journey ended with his discharge in January 1865. Join us as we explore Bierces vivid memories of the Civil War.

26 jul 202516 min
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05 - Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War by Ambrose Bierce

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a summer furlough, but returned to duty in September. His military journey ended with his discharge in January 1865. Join us as we explore Bierces vivid memories of the Civil War.

26 jul 202522 min
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04 - Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War by Ambrose Bierce

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a summer furlough, but returned to duty in September. His military journey ended with his discharge in January 1865. Join us as we explore Bierces vivid memories of the Civil War.

26 jul 202516 min
aflevering 03 - Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War by Ambrose Bierce artwork

03 - Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War by Ambrose Bierce

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a summer furlough, but returned to duty in September. His military journey ended with his discharge in January 1865. Join us as we explore Bierces vivid memories of the Civil War.

26 jul 202522 min
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02 - Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War by Ambrose Bierce

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a summer furlough, but returned to duty in September. His military journey ended with his discharge in January 1865. Join us as we explore Bierces vivid memories of the Civil War.

26 jul 202510 min