Tag Archives: 1st Minnesota

The Rebirth of the Army of the Potomac (part four)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

Part four of a series. Desertion and “Demagogues”  Desertion was also a disease in the army, though of a different kind. With Hooker assuming command the army officially went into winter camp. Morale was still dangerously low and homesickness was a real … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg Off the Beaten Path: The Death of William Barksdale

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

Part of a series. Brigadier General William Barksdale had been chomping at the bit all day July 2nd to go into action. The 41 year old Tennessee native was one of the hardest charging leaders in Robert E. Lee’s army. … Continue reading →

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Oliver Roe’s Prayer

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

“Our father which art in Washington, Uncle Abraham is they name, Thy victory won they will be done at the South as at the North Give us this day our daily rations of crackers and pork and forgive us our … Continue reading →

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