Monthly Archives: March 2010

Abraham Lincoln Meets With His Military Leaders

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Michael Noirot

One hundred forty-five years ago today, March 27, 1865, President Lincoln was at City Point, Virginia to meet with the commanders of his two largest armies. US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant and Major General William T. Sherman met with … Continue reading →

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The Maryland Campaign – Edited by Thomas G. Clemens

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Michael Noirot

After 100 plus years, the first full length analysis of Ezra Carman’s 1,800 page history of the Maryland Campaign will be released. Published by my friends at Savas Beatie, LLC, it will inevitably become the most authoritative work on the … Continue reading →

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The Siege of Corinth – A Visit and Photo Essay on Corinth, Mississippi

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Michael Noirot

The Siege of Corinth After the Battle of Shiloh, April 6–7, 1862, US Major General Henry W. Halleck arrived at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, to take command of the Federal forces: Army of the Tennessee and Army of the Ohio.  US … Continue reading →

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Using Today’s Communication Technology

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I have been using social networking sites for the past several years.  My primary source for sharing Civil War stories and communicating with people that share similar interests is this blog.  Facebook is my secondary means of communicating with people … Continue reading →

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Interview with Scott L. Mingus, Sr. – author of “The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign”

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Michael Noirot

I recently finished reading Scott L. Mingus’ newest book, “The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign: June-July 1863.”  I am a fan of Scott Mingus.  My first experience with one of his excellent narratives was a year  ago, when I … Continue reading →

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Civil War Preservation Trust’s Franklin Campaign

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Michael Noirot

As many of you know, I have more than a passing interest in the Battle of Franklin.  I have visited the battlefield many times, and have always been in awe of the sacrifice made there by the soldiers on both … Continue reading →

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