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Monthly Archives: July 2010
White Women During the Civil War
I am often reminded, during my antebellum and Civil War studies, how different our country was 150 years ago. Slavery is always tied to this period of time. However, blacks were not the only class of people that did not … Continue reading
Interesting quote on the Founding of the Confederacy
I just started what promises to be a very interesting book, “Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South,” by Stephanie McCurry. The book’s title is self explanatory. The following quote, on page 13, really struck me, “The … Continue reading
Civil War Preservation Trust -Brandy Station 2010 Campaign
Good morning folks! The Civil War Preservation Trust has announced its Brandy Station 2010 Campaign. This is a great opportunity to save nearly 800 acres of this hallowed ground. Brandy Station was the site of many engagements during the Civil … Continue reading
Irish in the American Civil War added to blogroll
As many of you are aware, I have been a longtime admirer of the actions of the Irish in the Civil War. I wrote an essay on the Irish Brigade several months ago and have other articles planned on the … Continue reading
Interview with Darrell Collins, author “Major General Robert E. Rodes”
I read a lot of battle narratives – they are the fuel that drives this blog. With that said, I am also very fond of biographies. Every now and then an exceptional biography comes along – one which combines the … Continue reading
Ulysses S. Grant – Dead at 63
Today marks the 125th anniversary of the death of US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. Grant led the United States to victory in the Civil War and would serve two terms as President of the United States (March 4, 1869 … Continue reading
Battle of First Bull Run (Manassas) – A Photo Essay
Today marks the 149th anniversary of the First Battle of Bull Run. With two months having past since the Confederate firing on Fort Sumter, President Lincoln had become impatient for action. Having appointed US Brigadier General Irvin McDowell to command … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefield Photo Essays, Significant Battles, This Day In The Civil War
Tagged Battle of First Bull Run, Battle of First Manassas, Civil War, Civil War Battlefields, First Battle of Bull Run, First Battle of Manassas, Irvin McDowell, Joe Johnston, Joseph E Johnston, Joseph Johnston, P.G.T. Beauregard, Stonewall Jackson, Thomas J Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Stonewall Jackson
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Battlefield Wanderings, Part 2 – Northwest Arkansas
This is the final installment of my report of the trip Eric J. Wittenberg and I took to the Trans-Mississippi Theater in July 2010. These photos are from our excursion into northwest Arkansas on July 17, 2010. On this unusually … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefield Wanderings
Tagged Battle of Pea Ridge, Battle of Prairie Grove, Battle of Wilson's Creek, Eric J Wittenberg, Eric Wittenberg, Fort Smith National Historic Site, Pea Ridge National Battlefield, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
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Battlefield Wanderings, Part 1 – Wilson’s Creek
Friend, and author, Eric Wittenberg and I are in the midst of a Trans-Mississippi battlefield excursion this weekend. Today we drove from Saint Louis to Springfield, Missouri. We were able to spend three interesting hours on the Wilson’s Creek National … Continue reading
Interview With Kenneth Noe, author of “Reluctant Rebels”
As a student of the American Civil War I am always interested in learning about the private and non-commissioned soldiers and their motivation to enlist in the armies which fought that fratricidal war. When I recently learned that UNC Press was … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Interviews
Tagged Author Interviews, Battle of Perryville, Civil War, Ken Noe, Kenneth Noe, Kenneth W Noe, Reluctant Rebels, UNC Press
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