Monthly Archives: July 2023

What if Robert E. Lee Had Sent Troops to Vicksburg?

Posted on July 5, 2023 by TTG

Why was Robert E. Lee so opposed to sending help to Mississippi in 1863? That question was certainly on the mind of Confederate Secretary of War James Seddon that season. By default, then, it was also on Lee’s. Anchored on … Continue reading →

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This is the Price They Paid (reposted from 2021)

Posted on July 4, 2023 by TTG

What happened to the signers? Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked … Continue reading →

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The Great Charge – 3 July 1863 (from “The Butcher’s Cleaver”)

Posted on July 3, 2023 by TTG

“… A mile away, across the grassy valley from the cemetery ridge, Pickett’s Division lay waiting in the woods.  They had come up to this position in the early morning hours.  The officers occupied themselves with the usual business of … Continue reading →

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“There’s the devil to pay” – 1 July 1863

Posted on July 2, 2023 by TTG

The quote is from Brigadier General John Buford as he directed his delaying action before Gettysburg. With his bold and brilliant action, he shaped the course of that pivotal three day battle. This video describes the events of that day … Continue reading →

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Euclid Space Telescope launched today

Posted on July 1, 2023 by TTG

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket launched a new space telescope into orbit Saturday (July 1) on a mission to map the “dark universe” like never before.  The European Space Agency observatory, called Euclid, soared to space today aboard … Continue reading →

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