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The Anaconda Plan
Season 3 · Episode 71

The Anaconda Plan

Historical Controversies · Mises Institute

December 5, 2018

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Show Notes

Season 3, Episode 34 

At the outset of the war, Winfield Scott came up with his “Anaconda Plan” to blockade the entire southern coast. This looked to be easier said than done, as the Union had a very small navy. The Confederates, by contrast, had no navy at all. This episode details the ways that both countries tried to overcome these problems in order to fight a war on the waters.

Chris Calton recounts the controversial history of the Civil War. You may support this podcast financially at Mises.org/SupportHC. Subscribe today at Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or via RSS.

Topics

U.S. HistoryWar and Foreign Policy