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Jocko Podcast Civil War Excursion With JD Baker Pt.2: The Battles Have Begun
Dec 9, 2022
Civil War historian JD Baker joins Jocko to discuss General Sidney Johnson's speech before the Battle of Shiloh, challenges and strategies leading up to the Civil War, strategic decisions in battles, including the Battle of Seven Pines, the Battle of Pea Ridge's significance, the Anaconda Plan, and the intense aftermath of the Battle of Shiloh.
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- The Anaconda plan aimed to control waterways to weaken the Confederacy strategically.
- Grant and Buell collaborated to secure key territories like Corinth, aligning with Lincoln's goals.
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The Anaconda Plan and Strategic Movements
The Federal army under General Winfield Scott develops the Anaconda plan, focusing on controlling waterways to strangle the Confederacy. The plan involves a strategic movement of forces down the Potomac River, through the Chesapeake Bay, around Florida, and up the Gulf Coast into the Mississippi River. The head of the snake moves from west to east, aiming to cut off Confederate resources with naval blockades and control of river routes.
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