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June 17: The 1st Massachusetts Cavalry at Aldie

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Kevin Pawlak

Every regiment that served in the Civil War had one day that exemplified the rest of their wartime service. For the men of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, June 17 was their day. In particular, it was June 17, 1863. That … Continue reading →

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“Here They Come Boys”: George A. Custer at the Battle of Upperville

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Daniel Davis

Recently, while reviewing the National Tribune, I came across an article written by a member of the 6th Ohio Cavalry. The individual shares his experiences about the fighting in Virginia’s Loudoun Valley during the Gettysburg Campaign. Of particular interest was his narrative … Continue reading →

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Prelude to a Star: The Battle of Aldie

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Daniel Davis

Part four in a series. The dilapidated buildings greeted the young officer. George Custer was quite familiar with the area around Catlett’s Station, a rail stop on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. Here, the previous March, Custer had led his … Continue reading →

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