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Shiloh: The First Great Battle of the Civil War

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Michael Noirot

On April 6, 1862, the largest battle, to that point, of the Civil War was raged at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee – the Battle of Shiloh.(i)  Today, the battlefield is one of the most pristine battlefields in North America.  Due to … Continue reading →

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Colonel Everett Peabody – Unsung Hero of Shiloh

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Everett Peabody was born on June 13, 1830, in Springfield, Massachusetts.  The son of Reverend William B.O. Peabody, and Eliza Amelia White, he was tall, athletic and enjoyed the outdoors.  Young Everett was smart and enjoyed reading poetry, and writing.  He … Continue reading →

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March 23 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1818 US Major General Don Carlos Buell(i) is born in Lowell, Ohio.  An 1841 graduate of the military academy, at West Point, Buell would become a second lieutenant, in the 3rd U.S. Infantry, after graduation.  He would fight in the … Continue reading →

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Braxton Bragg – CSA General

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Braxton Bragg (i), full general in the Confederate Army, was born on this day, March 22, 1817.  Born in Warrenton, North Carolina, today would be his 192nd birthday. Bragg, a graduate of West Point, would fight the Seminoles, in Florida, and … Continue reading →

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Albert Sidney Johnston – CSA General

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Michael Noirot

On February 2, 1803 Albert Sidney Johnston¹ was born, in Washington, Kentucky.  Young Albert was the youngest son of Dr. John and Abigail Harris Johnston.  Johnston would receive his education at Transylvania University, in Lexington, Kentucky.  While attending Transylvania University, … Continue reading →

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