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Book Review: Six Days of Awful Fighting by Eric Wittenberg

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Doug Crenshaw

In his newest book, Eric Wittenberg has turned his prolific pen to a topic that has been unfortunately overlooked: the cavalry operations around Richmond during the 1864 Overland Campaign. Gordon Rhea gave the subject some much-needed attention in his book … Continue reading →

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Recollections from a New York Cavalryman

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Daniel Davis

May 29, 1864 was a day of consolidation for the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia. Each side maneuvered into positions facing each other along Totopotomoy Creek. There was also little rest for the tired troopers … Continue reading →

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