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Jackson Flank Attack Ground Saved

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

The Central Virginia Battlefield Trust has worked hard over the years to help in the effort to preserve the ground in which Stonewall Jackson’s famous flank attack made history in May 1863. Their most recent announcement shares the great news … Continue reading →

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The Bag Was Tied: The 146th New York in Saunders Field

Posted on July 10, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Jim Taub It would seem appropriate that, as the last post centered on the men who charged across Saunders Field 151 years ago today, to write of their participation in that fight. Of … Continue reading →

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