Monthly Archives: April 2009

James M. Pipes – Captain

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Michael Noirot

James Milton Pipes was born in Dotysburg, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1840.(i)  The son of Washington Pipes, and Cynthia Clark, his great-grandfather was Captain John Pipes, Jr., a veteran of the Revolutionary War.  Very little is known about the early life … Continue reading →

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ThisMightyScourge.com Milestone

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Michael Noirot

With yesterday’s post, on Lee’s surrender to Grant, I have reached a small milestone with my blog. That article was my 100th post since starting this blog, about 3 1/2 months ago. I am very humbled with the response I … Continue reading →

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Robert E. Lee Surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Michael Noirot

144 years ago today, April 9, 1865, CS General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant.  Lee had faced off against Grant, and US Major General George G. Meade, since May … Continue reading →

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Sherman Quote: He Was A Mystery To Himself

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Michael Noirot

This has always been an interesting quote to me, regarding one of my favorite Civil War leaders, Ulysses S. Grant. “I knew him as a cadet at West Point, as a lieutenant in the 4th Infantry, as a citizen of … Continue reading →

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April 8 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1862 The Confederate garrison, commanded by CS Major General John P. McCown surrenders Island Number Ten, to US Brigadier General John Pope.(i)  Island Ten became a Federal priority, early in the Civil War, due to its location, on a bend … Continue reading →

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48th Ohio Infantry Regiment

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The 48th Ohio Infantry regiment was organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, from September through December, 1862.  It would be mustered into Federal service on February 17, 1862, at which time it would be ordered to Paducah, Kentucky.  Lieutenant Colonel Peter … Continue reading →

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Shiloh: The First Great Battle of the Civil War

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Michael Noirot

On April 6, 1862, the largest battle, to that point, of the Civil War was raged at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee – the Battle of Shiloh.(i)  Today, the battlefield is one of the most pristine battlefields in North America.  Due to … Continue reading →

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The General as President: Robert E. Lee as a College President

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Michael Noirot

ThisMightyScourge.com reader, and contributor, Kimberly Largent-Christopher sent me this announcement.  If you are live in Virginia, or plan on traveling there, next week, this looks very interesting. The Center for Faith and Citizenship of Christopher Newport University   PRESENTS A … Continue reading →

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Interview with Russell McClintock, author of Lincoln and the Decision for War

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I just finished reading Russell McClintock’s recent book, “Lincoln and the Decision for War: The Northern Response to Secession.”  I have been on a Lincoln reading marathon, since early this year.  It is, after all, our greatest president’s 200th birthday.  … Continue reading →

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Making Soldiers of New Recruits

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I came upon an interesting quote today.  Made by US Major General George H. Thomas, it referred to his method for making soldiers out of new recruits. “McClellan made a grave mistake in not skirmishing every day of the nine … Continue reading →

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