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Rhode Island Civil War Era Graves -a photo essay

In December 2010, I had a business trip to New England. I was fortunate enough to have time to pay my respects to many Civil War veterans while in Rhode Island. During the Civil War, this small state would send … Continue reading

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Battle of Spotsylvania Court House winds down

One hundred forty-seven years ago the fighting at Spotsylvania Court House was winding down. Part of US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, it was a horrific series of battles. After fighting CSA General Robert E. Lee’s Army of … Continue reading

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Everyday in the Civil War, by: Bud Hannings

McFarland & Company, Inc. was kind enough to send me a review copy of Bud Hannings’ new book, “Every Day of the Civil War: A Chronological Encyclopedia.”  This book is wonderfully made, with a rugged cover, and over 600 pages … Continue reading

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