Tag Archives: Beverly Ford

“Some of the Hardest Fighting of the War”: Alfred Pleasonton and J.E.B. Stuart at Brandy Station

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Daniel Davis

Part two in a series The first week of June 1863 saw Gen. Robert E. Lee begin to withdraw his infantry from their lines at Fredericksburg and head west toward the Shenandoah Valley. Lee was embarking on his second invasion … Continue reading →

Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Cavalry, Civil War Events, Common Soldier, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

He Had Won for Himself an Honorable Name: Brig. Gen. John Chambliss’ Untimely Death

Posted on August 20, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back author Jimmy Price The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign witnessed many dark days for the Army of Northern Virginia, but one that has received scant attention is August 16, 1864. On that day, Lee’s army lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Cavalry, Civil War Events, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal, Memory, Personalities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Prelude to a Star: The Battle of Brandy Station

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Daniel Davis

Part three in a series. The early June day dawned with the promise of being another warm day. It was early summer and by now George Custer had become accustomed to the heat and humidity that are so famous during … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Civil War Events, Emerging Civil War, Leadership--Federal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments