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Category Archives: WBS
Thanksgiving in the Field – 1863 from “Death Piled Hard”
One of my pre-occupations is the cycle of novels that I wrote concerned with what I think I learned in life. It is set in the American Civil War and called “Strike the Tent.” Why? If I knew why perhaps I could … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Prose, WBS
2 Comments
Black voters may have cast Virginia ballots in 1864
ERIC KOLENICH | Richmond Times-Dispatch In November 1864, a regiment of Black soldiers in thenUnion army was deployed to southeastern Henrico County. On election day, 194 of the soldiers stood in a single-file line and dropped paper ballots into a … Continue reading
Posted in TTG, WBS
7 Comments
The Great Charge – 3 July 1863 (from “The Butcher’s Cleaver”)
“… 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
Posted in History, My books, WBS
5 Comments
The charge of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment on 2 July 1863 – reposted
This action has been largely overlooked in most accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg. It is certainly drowned out by the ubiquitous accounts of the 20th Maine and Picketts Charge. As I recall, the charge of the already depleted 1st … Continue reading
Posted in History, TTG, WBS
6 Comments
Confederate Memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, part of the push to remove symbols that commemorate the Confederacy from military-related facilities, a cemetery official said … Continue reading
Posted in Reconstruction Renewed, TTG, WBS
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Thanksgiving in the Field – 1863 from “Death Piled Hard” reposted 2023
One of my pre-occupations is the cycle of novels that I wrote concerned with what I think I learned in life. It is set in the American Civil War and called “Strike the Tent.” Why? If I knew why perhaps I could … Continue reading
Posted in My books, WBS
2 Comments
The capture of the CSS Florida – 7 October 1864
Comment: This is the work of Matt Palmquist, a writer, editor Civil War enthusiast and unabashed Unionist. His CivilWar Humor Twitter account was a great source of amusement and history. I’ve been holding onto this Twitter thread of his for … Continue reading
What if Robert E. Lee Had Sent Troops to Vicksburg?
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
Posted in TTG, WBS
19 Comments
The Great Charge – 3 July 1863 (from “The Butcher’s Cleaver”)
“… 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
Posted in Prose, Ukraine Crisis, WBS
13 Comments
“There’s the devil to pay” – 1 July 1863
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
Posted in TTG, WBS
5 Comments