Interview: Murray, “An Ornament to His Country”
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by Harry Smeltzer
5d ago
Published in 2023, An Ornament to His Country: The Life and Military Career of Benjamin Franklin Davis, is a biography of the man perhaps best known for leading the breakout of his cavalry from Harper’s Ferry on the eve of the Battle of Antietam. The author discusses her project below: ————— BR: Can you tell ..read more
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Central Ohio Civil War Roundtable, 4/10/2024
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by Harry Smeltzer
1w ago
About 25-30 folks showed up for my presentation to the Central Ohio Civil War Roundtable last night. It was a good time, and the first time talking about the U. S. Marines at First Bull Run. I think it went pretty well but hit my first captioning mistake on the second slide! Good questions afterward ..read more
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Interview: Vignola, “Contrasts in Command”
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by Harry Smeltzer
3M ago
Victor Vignola’s Contrasts in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks, May 31-June 1, 1862 is a 2023 release from Savas Beatie. Vic has kindly taken some time to answer a few questions about this new book (254 pp). ————— BR: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? VV: I am a lifelong student ..read more
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Image: Capt. Richard Thomas W. Duke, Co. B, 19th Virginia Infantry
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by Harry Smeltzer
5M ago
Richard Thomas Walker Duke at Ancestry.com Richard Thomas Walker Duke at Fold3 Richard Thomas Walker Duke at FindAGrave More on Richard Thomas Walker Duke Richard Thomas Walker Duke at Cvillepedia Richard Thomas Walker Duke at Wikipedia ..read more
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17 Years Blogging
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by Harry Smeltzer
5M ago
That’s a long time, seventeen years. Still hanging in there. “Blogging” doesn’t adequately describe what I do here – and especially not in the preachy, editorial, demagogy, “opinions are like assholes” way the term Civil War Blog has come to be regarded in general. Hold on, am I playing the role of a pot here ..read more
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Interview: Styple, “General Philip Kearny: A Very God of War”
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by Harry Smeltzer
5M ago
William B. Styple has worn many hats: researcher, author, speaker, publisher, and reenactor. Many of you may have encountered him in the Gettysburg NMP’s Visitor Center bookstore over the years, peddling his wares and tales. In 2022 he published his so-far life’s work, General Philip Kearny: A Very God of War. Bill recently took some ..read more
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Image: Pvt. William Nathaniel Wood, Co. A, 19th Virginia Infantry
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by Harry Smeltzer
5M ago
William Nathaniel Wood at Ancestry.com William Nathaniel Wood at Fold3 William Nathaniel Wood at FindAGrave More on William Nathaniel Wood Nathaniel Wood memoir, Reminiscences of Big I ..read more
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Sgt. Henry S. Shanklin, Co. D, 27th Virginia Infantry, On the Battle
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by Harry Smeltzer
6M ago
Manassas JunctionJuly 23rd 1861. My dear Parents With a bleeding heart do I write this morning Monday 23 attempt to write you these few lines we were engaged in a tremendous battle yesterday and we have to mourn the loss of of several of the Monroe Guards. Capt. Tiffany was killed immediately we marched on ..read more
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Image: Capt. John Thomas Ellis, Co. H, 19th Virginia Infantry
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by Harry Smeltzer
6M ago
John Thomas Ellis at Ancestry.com John Thomas Ellis at Fold3 John Thomas Ellis at FindAGrave More on John T. Ellis ..read more
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Image: Lt. Edwin Gray Lee, ADC to Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson
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by Harry Smeltzer
6M ago
Edwin Gray Lee at Ancestry.com Edwin Gray Lee at Fold3 Edwin Gray Lee at FindAGrave Edwin Gray Lee at Wikipedia This Awful Drama: General Edwin Gray Lee, C. S. A., and His Family ..read more
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