Tag Archives: Battle of Gaines Mill

The Louisiana Tigers at Gaines’ Mill

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Bert Dunkerly

Major Chatham Roberdeau Wheat and the Louisiana Tigers loom large in Civil War history. Such a famous, and ferocious unit, and its commander, met its end outside of Richmond in June, 1862. At six feet, two inches, and weight about … Continue reading →

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Three Virginia Battlefields See More Preserved Ground

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Civil War Trust recently notified us of a successful campaign to save nearly 400 acres at several Virginia battlefields, including Gaines’ Mill, Cedar Mountain, and Cold Harbor. President of the Trust, Jim Lighthizer, recently sent us this follow up … Continue reading →

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Recollections of Confederate Officers for The News

Posted on February 15, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

Today we are pleased to welcome back guest author, Joe Owen. Joe has provided an account from Sergeant Val Giles of the 4th Texas Infantry. It was originally published in The Galveston Daily News on May 16, 1897.

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