Tag Archives: Alexander W. Doniphan

The Anniversary of Longstreet’s Wounding

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Chris Mackowski

On this date, in 1864, Confederate Lt. Gen. James Longstreet took a bullet through his neck and right shoulder during the battle of the Wilderness. “Old Pete,” as his friends called him, was caught in a crossfire by his own … Continue reading →

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Mexican War Hero Alexander W. Doniphan: One of the Civil War’s Great “What Ifs”

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Frank Jastrzembski

Some of the most thought-provoking “what ifs” of the Civil War involve noteworthy individuals that chose not to or could not participate in the war. Instead of taking up arms for one reason or another, they remained on the sidelines … Continue reading →

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