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Scenes from the Crater, 150 Years Later

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Rob Orrison

While I wasn’t able to get to Petersburg for the real-time program at dawn, I did get to spend some time at the Crater a little later in the morning. Here’s a quick look at the terrain, 150 years after … Continue reading →

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The Battle of the Crater, by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Meg Groeling

African-American soldiers contributed greatly to the cause of the Union during the Civil War. By 1865, nearly one out of five men in blue was of African descent, but because the United States Colored Troops (USCT) never won any famous battles, … Continue reading →

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