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BattlefieldPortraits.com moving to a new format

As many of you know, I have another website that chronicles my battlefield visits, BattlefieldPortraits.com.  This is my original website and has a significant amount of pictures, battlefield descriptions and early book reviews.  Since I started This Mighty Scourge, in … Continue reading

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Battle of Brandy Station – Largest Cavalry Battle in American History

On June 9, 1863, Federal cavalry, commanded by US Major General Alfred Pleasanton, clashed with the famed Confederate cavalry of CSA Major General J.E.B. Stuart.  In what would be the largest cavalry battle on North American soil, over 20,000 mounted … Continue reading

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