The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, was one of the bloodiest days in American history, with nearly 6,000 soldiers killed. 6,000 soldiers were killed at Antietam, almost four times the number of people killed on D-Day and nearly twice as many killed in the entire war in Iraq. Who then won the […]
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Come to the heart of the mountains, The Cascade Inn, formerly Bluebird on the mountain bed and breakfast, is known for gentle mountain breezes, rolling streams, distant train whistles, lovely gardens and American history all at its door step. This Inn provides a wonderful, romantic getaway for a weekend and is located at 14700, Eyler […]
When it comes to literature, I have a tendency to settle if there is something that doesn’t immediately grab my attention. But there is one document that I could watch over and over again without ever getting tired of it. It turned out so well that I invested about $80 on eBay for it, which […]
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Who were the men from both the North and South that led two armies to the fields of Gettysburg to do battle? A battle that would forever change the small town of Gettysburg and its citizens, who would carry dreadful memories with them for the rest of their lives. Most were graduates of the United […]
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Apr
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To the Civil War enthusiast, the idea of systematically visiting every battlefield in the country is an exciting feat, but not many of us will have the time to accomplish such a thing. Incase you only have time to visit a few fields of glory, you probably want to know which battlefields will be worth […]
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The Civil War, as with most wars throughout history, had its share of battlefield mistakes. Whether by miscommunication, incompetence, or sheer misfortune, both Union and Confederate commanders committed numerous tactical blunders-often with devastating consequences for the troops involved. In five particular instances, the resulting casualties have made these Civil War battles case studies in bad […]