Tag Archives: Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

On the 149th Anniversary of the Bloody Angle

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

In the midst of the Chancellorsville sesquicentennial, the 149th anniversary of the battle of the Wilderness slipped by unnoticed, and the anniversary of the battle of Spotsylvania Court House arrived without fanfare. But I’ve taken it upon myself as my … Continue reading →

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“Life Given, Not Lost”: Captain Morey’s Final Charge—Part One

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

We are happy to welcome guest author Edward Alexander. Edward Alexander is the Education & Interpretation Specialist at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, Virginia. A 2009 graduate of the University of Illinois, he has also worked with Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania … Continue reading →

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New Emerging Civil War book series debuts!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with publisher Savas Beatie for the launch of a new book imprint, the Emerging Civil War Series. The Emerging Civil War Series offers compelling and easy-to-read overviews of some of the Civil … Continue reading →

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The Bloody Angle in June

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

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Secrets of a Cemetery: Part II-The Toll of Battle

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Part Two in a Series Battle and violence are essential elements of war, and as a result many men become casualties.  These deaths were often sudden, gruesome, and disturbing and many occurred with little note taken of them.  Each grave … Continue reading →

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After the Fire

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

The smell of smoke still hangs over the battlefield. It’s been a week since Park Service personnel have done their prescribed burn at Spotsylvania’s Bloody Angle, and I’ve come out to see the scorched landscape for myself. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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What Should Be Interpreted—Follow Up

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Chris Mackowski’s Spotsylvania post from last week brought up a few questions as to what should be interpreted and how should it be interpreted. As I was walking to work this morning, I noticed a clump of interpretive signs in … Continue reading →

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