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Tag Archives: Lightning Brigade
Book Review: “Tullahoma: The Forgotten Campaign that Changed the Course of the Civil War, June 23—July 4, 1863”
When one thinks about June-July 1863, inevitably Gettysburg and Vicksburg come to mind. Between the bloodiest battle of the war and Federal forces gaining control of the Mississippi River, that is understandable. But in the shadows of those two giant … Continue reading
The Road to Atlanta: Crossing the Chattahoochee
150 years ago today, the final strong barrier between the forces of William T. Sherman and Atlanta—the Chattahoochee River—was crossed as elements of Wilder’s Lightning Brigade (now commanded by Col. Abram Miller) crossed the river near the now-deserted mill town … Continue reading
Chickamauga: Alexander’s Bridge
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Books & Authors, Monuments, Photography, Western Theater
Tagged Alexander's Bridge, Battle of Chickamauga, Bushwhacking on a Grand Scale, Bushwhacking-photography, Chickamauga, John T. Wilder, Lightning Brigade, Reed's Bridge, Spencer repeating rifles, Wilder's Brigade
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