Tag Archives: Eric Wittenberg

Historians Come Out Against Gaming in Gettysburg

The Civil War Preservation Trust issued the following press release today.  It is good to see so many people coming out against the proposed Gettysburg casino.  The idea of a casino within a mile of our most famous battlefield is … Continue reading

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Interview with Eric J. Wittenberg, author of “The Battle of Brandy Station”

I recently finished reading Eric J. Wittenberg’s newest book, “The Battle of Brandy Station.”  Thoroughly researched and well written, the book is up to the high standards that Wittenberg has established with his previous titles on Civil War cavalry.  Jim … Continue reading

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The Battle of Yellow Tavern and Death of J.E.B. Stuart

Today is the 146th anniversary of the Battle of Yellow Tavern – and the mortal wounding of Confederate Major General James Ewell Brown “J.E.B.” Stuart.  Stuart, whom historian Eric J. Wittenberg considers the “best cavalry commander ever sired in the … Continue reading

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Interview with Theodore P. Savas of Savas Beatie, LLC

As many of you are aware, I am a fan of Savas Beatie, LLC.  Savas Beatie publishes quality historical narratives, biographies and other non-fiction titles.  Based in Northern California, Savas Beatie Publishing was formed in 2004 when Theodore P. Savas … Continue reading

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Interview with Eric J. Wittenberg, author of Like A Meteor Blazing Brightly

I recently finished reading Eric J. Wittenberg’s newest book, “Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: The Short But Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren.”  I first became aware of Eric’s excellent books when I read the books he published with J. … Continue reading

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US Colonel Ulric Dahlgren Quotes

I am in the process of finishing Eric Wittenberg’s newest book, “Like a Meteor Burning Brightly: The Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren.” This is the first biography of Dahlgren, who was killed during US Brigadier General Judson … Continue reading

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Interview with J. David Petruzzi Author of The Complete Gettysburg Guide

Late last year, I heard rumors that my friend, J. David Petruzzi, was coming out with a new book.  I was quite excited as I had read his previous books, “Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart’s Controversial Ride to … Continue reading

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