Monthly Archives: May 2009

2nd Regiment Connecticut Heavy Artillery

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The 2nd Regiment, Connecticut Heavy Artillery(i) was originally mustered into Federal service as the 19th Connecticut Infantry.  Organized in Litchfield, Connecticut, in July 1862, its original commander was Colonel L.W. Wessells.  The regiment reported to Camp Dutton with nine companies and … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House – A New Level of Fighting

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael Noirot

While I sit here on a beautiful spring morning, my thoughts drift back 145 years.  I can imagine myself in Northern Virginia, between Fredericksburg and Richmond.  The birds are singing, much as they are today, but off in the distance, to … Continue reading →

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Interview with Charles Bracelen Flood – Author of “1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History”

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Recently I read “1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History,” by Charles Bracelen Flood.  Mr. Flood is the author of many historical works including: “Lee: The Last Years” and “Grant and Sherman: The Friendship That Won the Civil War.”  Like many of you, I … Continue reading →

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May 6 – This Day in the Civil War

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1801 U.S. Brigadier General George S. Greene(i) is born in Apponaug, New Jersey.  His parents were Caleb Greene and Sarah Robinson Wicks.  He had eight other siblings.  U.S. General Nathanael Greene, who served in the Revolutionary War, was a second … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Wilderness – Grant Takes it to Lee

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Michael Noirot

145 years ago, this week, US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant would battle CS General Robert E. Lee in the Battle of the Wilderness.(i)  After being brought east, in March 1864, to take command of all the Federal armies, Grant … Continue reading →

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Interview with Benson Bobrick – Author of “Master of War”

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I have read several hundred books on the U.S. Civil War.  Biographies on significant figures from the war have always fascinated me.  Name just about any general officer, and I can probably tell you the things I liked about him, … Continue reading →

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