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“One of the Most Bloodless Campaigns of the War” – The ‘Invasion’ of Erie, PA

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Jon-Erik Gilot

Erie, Pennsylvania, situated in the northwest corner of the state astride Lake Erie, has a strong Civil War history. Several hard fighting regiments, including the 83rd (known as the Erie Regiment), 111th and 145th Pennsylvania, were raised in Erie. Strong … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg Off the Beaten Path: The 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia Monuments

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Kristopher D. White

Part of a series. The 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia came into existence during the opening stages of the Gettysburg Campaign. As Gen. Robert E. Lee’s army moved north, the War Department created two new military departments to deal with the … Continue reading →

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