Tag Archives: Battle of Corinth

Whiskey and War: The Case of Joseph Mower at the Battle of Corinth

Posted on June 2, 2015 by

Over the course of the last year and a half, one of the officers who has grabbed my attention is Maj. Gen. Joseph Mower. Having served in the War with Mexico, Mower compiled an impressive combat record during the Civil … Continue reading →

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The Swamp Lizard Turns the Flank: Joseph Mower’s Assault at Bentonville

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

Reveling in victory, Maj. Gen. Joseph Mower watched as the enemy to his immediate front collapsed, the Confederates scampering to the rear for safety. To his immediate front, Mower could make out the buildings that constituted the village of Bentonville. … Continue reading →

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Darkest Days of the War?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

The Battles of Iuka and Corinth–that’s the answer, at least according to historian Peter Cozzens. Do you agree? Disagree? When I started the book, I was sketpical that Cozzens could convince me that this was truly the “Darkest Days of … Continue reading →

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