Tag Archives: Gods and Generals

Civil War Myth Busting: The Fictional Confederate Irish Brigade at Fredericksburg

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Ryan Quint

Another anniversary of the battle of Fredericksburg has come and gone. Mention of the December 1862 battle immediately brings to mind the repeated Federal attacks against Marye’s Heights that all failed to reach their objective. One of the most famous … Continue reading →

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The Future of Civil War History: Meg Groeling

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Meg Groeling

The society and culture that produced the Civil War is nowhere near as simple as military history would have one believe. To cling to these cherished simplicities–battle, campaign, and commander analysis alone–is to do little more than brush the surface … Continue reading →

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Copperhead: A Case Study in Bad Marketing

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

Ron Maxwell has his fans and he has his detractors—but what he really needs is a good marketing department. Case in point: I recently ordered a copy of his movie from Copperhead from Amazon.com. At $5, it was hard to … Continue reading →

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“Hey, General Burnside, why don’t we just wade across?”

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Chris Mackowski

Kris White’s excellent series on the bombardment and looting of Fredericksburg brings to mind one of the most enduring misunderstandings about the battle. The story goes like this: The Union army, trapped on the north side of the Rappahannock River, … Continue reading →

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