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Ulysses S. Grant Attacks Vicksburg
On May 22, 1863, US Major General Ulysses S. Grant ordered a major attack against the Confederate works at Vicksburg, Mississippi.(i) Grant did not want a siege – he wanted a breakthrough. Grant had...
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The Father of Waters Again Goes Unvexed to the Sea
July 4, 2009 – the 233d anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Today is a day for picnics, baseball, apple pie, music and fireworks. We enjoy living in the greatest republic in...
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Grierson’s Raid – Effective Use of Cavalry in the West
Benjamin Grierson’s Raid – April 17 through May 2, 1863 During the spring of 1863, US Major General Ulysses S. Grant was planning his offensive to capture Vicksburg. Vicksburg was positioned high...
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The Siege of Vicksburg Commences
One hundred forty-seven years ago, while US Major General Joe Hooker was reeling from his thrashing at Chancellorsville, Major General Ulysses S. Grant, commanding the Army of the Tennessee, was...
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A Visit to Laurel Hill Cemetery
On a recent trip to the Philadelphia area I had an opportunity to visit Laurel Hill Cemetery. Established in 1836 by John Jay Smith, it sits on 78 acres of rolling hills overlooking the Schuylkill...
View ArticleThe Battle of Gettysburg – 147th Anniversary
This is the 147th anniversary of the close of the Battle of Gettysburg. It is also the 147th anniversary of the “interview” between CSA Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton and US Major General...
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