Mar 10, 2026 · 1h 4m
The 1862 New Mexico Campaign promised huge benefits for the Confederacy if it succeeded, even while offering relatively low risks. What was there to lose? Patrick Kelly-Fischer and Phill Greenwalt join the Emerging Civil War Podcast to talk about their new book about the campaign, "Desert Empire." The Emerging Civil War Podcast is hosted by Chris Mackowski. This episode is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.