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Expeditions Bold and Admirable: Raid on the Occoquan

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Part three in a series. You may read the Introduction here, Part 1  here, and Part 2 here. Major General James Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart had been impressed with the recent actions of his subordinate, Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton. In the last week … Continue reading →

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Expeditions Bold and Admirable: The Dumfries Raid

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Part two in a series. You may read the Introduction here and Part 1 here. After Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton’s reconnaissance into Stafford County at the end of November, 1862, he directed his scouts to continue to operate among and … Continue reading →

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Expeditions Bold and Admirable: The First Battle of Hartwood Church

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Part one in a series. You may read the Introduction here. On November 17, the lead elements of Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s Army of the Potomac reached Stafford Heights, opposite Fredericksburg. The old colonial city was the first stop in … Continue reading →

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