Tag Archives: Lysander Cutler

Searching for Leonidas Torrence: Iverson’s Brigade and the Fight at Oak Ridge

Posted on July 1, 2017 by jamesjbroomall

The weather is warm. Occasional cloud cover offers relief but the sun feels good. It is the first day of summer, and I’m exactly where I should be on such a day: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. I’m traveling over the First Day’s … Continue reading →

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The Bloody Railroad Cut at Gettysburg: Part Two

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Kristopher D. White

The Conclusion of a Series The Army of the Potomac benefited greatly early on July 1st due to the fact that no high ranking Confederate officer seemed to want to take control of the fight. Division commander Henry Heth has … Continue reading →

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The Bloody Railroad Cut at Gettysburg: Part One

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Kristopher D. White

Part One in a Series On the morning of July 1st, 1863, Union and Confederate soldiers made their way towards the small Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. Three full days of viscous fighting were touched off three miles to the west … Continue reading →

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Edward Thomas’ Georgia Brigade at the Battle of Jericho Mills on May 23, 1864

Posted on May 23, 2014 by ECW Guest Post

We are pleased today to welcome award-winning author John J. Fox III The hot afternoon sun on May 23, 1864 beat down on the backs of Brig. Gen, Edward Thomas’ Georgians as they halted at a small hamlet called Anderson Station … Continue reading →

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