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Tag Archives: Burnside Bridge
A Bridge for Whiskey: The 51st Pennsylvania and Its Famous Request Examined
It is one of Antietam’s most memorable stories. After two unsuccessful tries to seize the Lower Bridge, Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside turned to one of his 9th Corps brigade commanders Col. Edward Ferrero and—through an orderly—told him to “take the … Continue reading
Christie, Cox, Crook, Confusion, and the Burnside Bridge
Sometimes, going down rabbit holes of research will lead you to unexpected places. Occasionally, they lead nowhere. But every once in a while, you get rewarded. Hence, the case of Lt. Samuel L. Christie of Jacob Cox’s staff during the … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership--Federal, Personalities
Tagged Battle of Antietam, Burnside Bridge, George Crook, Jacob Cox, Samuel Christie
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The Collapse of a Battlefield Landmark: Antietam’s Middle Bridge
Whether they are well-studied or just passersby, both sets of visitors alike typically want to ensure they see one thing during their visit to Antietam National Battlefield: the Burnside bridge. And why not? The stories there are compelling, it is … Continue reading
Benning’s Breastworks at the Burnside Bridge
People visiting the Antietam battlefield often wonder why the Confederate defenders did not entrench or build breastworks to strengthen their positions. After all, Antietam’s landscape is not marred by miles of trenches and extant earthworks. “Why not?” they wonder. Answering … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Photography
Tagged Alexander Gardner, Antietam, breastworks, Burnside Bridge, Henry Benning
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