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Monthly Archives: January 2010
The Battle of Stones River
The Battle of Stones River was fought from December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863. Fought in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the battle is often overlooked by Civil War students. However, this sanguinary battle was a resounding Federal victory, pushing the Confederate … Continue reading
Thomas Y. Cartwright Interview at the Famous Lotz House
I recently had the opportunity to meet with Thomas Y. Cartwright, expert historian on the Battle of Franklin, at the Lotz House. This interview compliments my three part series on CSA General John Bell Hood’s 1864 Franklin-Nashville Campaign (click HERE … Continue reading
Civil War Preservation Reports Victory At Appomattox Station
I received an email this afternoon from the Civil War Preservation Trust’s president, Jim Lighthizer. It is an update on the campaign to save 47 acres at Appomattox Station – the site of a significant Federal victory on April 8, … Continue reading
The Battle of Franklin – John Bell Hood’s 1864 Franklin-Nashville Campaign
This is part two of a three part series on John Bell Hood’s Franklin-Nashville Campaign. Part one can be accessed by clicking HERE. Click HERE for animated maps of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin – … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Studies, Significant Battles
Tagged Army of Tennessee, Army of the Ohio, Battle of Franklin, Carnton Plantation, Carter House, Civil War, Civil War Battlefield Preservation, Civil War Battlefields, Civil War Preservation Trust, Emerson Opdyke, George Thomas, John Bell Hood, John Schofield, Patrick Cleburne
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Civil War Preservation Trust Saves 2,777 Acres in 2009
I received the following press release from the Civil War Preservation Trust yesterday. This great organization had a spectacular year, in 2009, even with the country gripped in a terrible recession. Congratulations to the Civil War Preservation Trust! Thank you … Continue reading
2009 In Review – The Top 10 Articles on This Mighty Scourge
Happy 2010! We have much to look forward to in the coming year. But let us take a quick look at what happened in 2009. According to Time magazine, the Top 10 ten news stories of 2009 were: 10. The … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, General Musings
Tagged 69th New York Infantry, Albert Sidney Johnston, Andersonville Prison, Appomattox Campaign, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Fredericksburg, battle of the crater, Battle of the Wilderness, Chancellorsville, Civil War Preservation Trust, CWPT, Earl Hess, Fighting 69th, Gettysburg, Irish Brigade, J David Petruzzi, James Hessler, James Lighthizer, Jim Lighthizer, John Stauffer, Robert E. Lee, Sally Jenkins, Scott Mingus, Second Bull Run, Second Manassas, This Mighty Scourge, ThisMightyScourge.com, Wilderness, William Tecumsah Sherman, Wilson's Creek
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Interview With Russell S. Bonds, author of War Like the ThunderBOLT
About 2 1/2 years ago, I picked up a book by a new author, Russell S. Bonds. The book was “Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor.” I had heard about the book and read many … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Interviews
Tagged Civil War, Russell Bonds, Stealing the General, War Like the ThunderBOLT
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