Tag Archives: A. P. Hill

Antietam’s Lower Field Revisited Part IV: A.P. Hill’s Not-So-Devastating Counterattack

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Bert Dunkerly

One of the most celebrated episodes of the entire war is the nick of time arrival of General A.P. Hill’s division to save the day for the Confederates at Antietam. In a made for Hollywood type of moment, the Confederate … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg Off the Beaten Path: The First Shot Marker

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Kristopher D. White

Part of a series. On the morning of July 1, 1863, the men of Maj. Gen. Henry Heth’s division strode confidently toward the town of Gettysburg. Heth was a recent addition to the Army of Northern Virginia, having served at … Continue reading →

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Symposium Spotlight: Books, Books, Books Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

This week our Symposium Spotlight will get you excited about a summer reading list. In part one of this series, our presenters have suggested works that will get you prepared for this year’s theme “Fallen Leaders of the Civil War.” … Continue reading →

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