Tag Archives: George Pickett

Suicide by Union Bullet?: The Cases of A.P. Hill and Richard Garnett

Death is an occupational hazard for the soldier; it is a basic rule of warfare that there will be casualties.  Soldiers face death when they enter battle, and accept that they must be willing to die for their country, their … Continue reading

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War Chicken

Robert E. Lee’s image is everywhere. His silhouette is so easily recognizable that it is one of the most powerful symbols of the Confederacy. Tales are told, legends have been created concerning the love and affection his men had for … Continue reading

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