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Tag Archives: Edward Ord
Forts: Fury at Fort Harrison
General Grant needed a good idea… To his utter astonishment Ben Butler had one! During July and August of 1864 Ulysses S. Grant was trying to find a way to either get Robert E. Lee out of his fortifications that … Continue reading
Under Fire: “Seemed to Forget that He Was an Officer, and Gave No Commands Whatever”
When the 6th Pennsylvania Reserves formed in the spring of 1861, its men and officers elected William W. Ricketts as its colonel. The 24-year-old was a solid choice; he had attended West Point and though he hadn’t graduated, opting for … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Leadership--Federal
Tagged 6th Pennsylvania Reserves, Dranesville, Edward Ord, JEB Stuart, William Penrose
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I fits mit Sigel – New Market, May 15, 1864
There are certain figures in Civil War history who are always good for an easy laugh. Braxton Bragg, on harmonious leadership. George McClellan, concerning rapid movement. Franz Sigel. On, well, most anything.
It Pays to Re-Read the OR
Long ago I learned from my late friend Albert Castel that it pays to re-read the Official Records when you’re writing about the war. Every now and then I chance upon something that drives home that lesson. A recent reminder came … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns
Tagged Albert Castel, Edward Ord, Franz Sigel, O.R., Official Records, Ulysses S. Grant, William C. Davis, William T. Sherman
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