Tag Archives: Lightning Brigade

Book Review: “Tullahoma: The Forgotten Campaign that Changed the Course of the Civil War, June 23—July 4, 1863”

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Ryan Quint

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 →

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The Road to Atlanta: Crossing the Chattahoochee

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Lee White

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 →

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Chickamauga: Alexander’s Bridge

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Chris Mackowski
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