Tag Archives: David Bell Birney

About Phil Kearny on the Anniversary of His Death

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Chris Mackowski

Today is the anniversary of the death of Maj. Gen. Phil Kearny, killed at Chantilly in the wake of Second Bull Run. Not too long ago, I came across a fantastic character sketch of Kearny by John Haley, a private … Continue reading →

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If Meade Had Been Captured at Myers Hill…

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Chris Mackowski

One of the best things about being a Civil War historian is having a couple beers and refighting the Civil War. What follows is a rough translation of a conversation Dan Davis and I had on Oct. 31 as we … Continue reading →

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