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Podcast: Battles Of The American Civil War
Episode: Behind The Battles | John Brown's Raid On Harper's Ferry
Description: We dive into John Brown’s audacious raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, a pivotal moment that ignited tensions leading to the Civil War. From his secretive preparations at the Kennedy Farmhouse under the alias Isaac Smith to his bold attempt to seize the U.S. Armory, we explore Brown’s plan to arm enslaved people and strike fear into the heart of the South.Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork