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Georgia Civil War Era Graves -a photo essay

Over the past several weeks I have found myself in Georgia for two separate trips. Besides hosting the Battle of Chickamauga, Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea, Georgia is the final resting place for many of the Confederacy’s … Continue reading

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Battle of Olustee – February 20, 1864

The battle of Olustee¹ was the largest battle to take place, in Florida, during the American Civil War.  Florida was viewed as strategically important, for political reasons.  The Lincoln administration believed there was significant “Pro Union” sentiment in the state … Continue reading

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