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Category Archives: General Musings
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library – a photo essay
Yes, I know this is a Civil War blog. Obviously the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum has no direct tie to the American Civil War. However, our Civil War was a fought for freedom – the notion that all … Continue reading
My whereabouts…
Good morning, friends. I figured you might be wondering what was going on with me. It’s been a while since I have written any articles. I was at a large industry trade show/conference two weeks ago followed by a short … Continue reading
Killed at Resaca, by Ambrose Bierce
While fighting in the Civil War would cause some soldiers to turn and run, other soldiers were invigorated by battle. Thus it was with US Lieutenant Herman Brayle. As recounted by Ambrose Bierce, Brayle’s unit was assigned to the brigade the 9th Indiana … Continue reading
Posted in 9th Indiana Infantry, Ambrose Bierce, General Musings, Quotes
Tagged 9th Indiana Infantry, Ambrose Bierce, Army of the Cumberland, Atlanta Campaign, Battle of Resaca, battle of stones river, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, George H Thomas, George Thomas, Herman Brayle, IV Corps, Marian Mendenhall, Shadows of Blue and Gray
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A Stillness at Appomattox by Bruce Catton
Book reviews and author interviews are a regular feature of This Mighty Scourge. I approach reviews differently than most reviewers – I read books in their entirety before I review them. Additionally, I take notes throughout the entire read so … Continue reading
The Mystery of Stonewall Jackson’s Missing Arm
OK. I admit it. I am always enthralled by a conspiracy theory. I am also a Stonewall Jackson student four generations removed from one of the most venerated of Confederate commanders. I recently came upon the linked article about Jackson’s … Continue reading
Posted in General Musings
Tagged Stonewall Jackson, Thomas J Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Stonewall Jackson
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Civil War Rations and Hardtack Crackers
Good afternoon Civil War enthusiasts! Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Perhaps you might like to enjoy some Civil War rations with your kids and teach them about the food a Civil War soldier would eat while … Continue reading
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
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
Update from This Mighty Scourge
Greetings Civil War students and enthusiasts! I have been on vacation this past week at Table Rock Lake. It was a great time to recharge the batteries and recuperate from some back pain I’ve been having. While I did recharge … Continue reading
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