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Voices of the Maryland Campaign: September 8, 1862

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Kevin Pawlak

The Army of the Potomac continued spreading out along the roads of western Maryland, fanning out in several different columns to protect Baltimore, Washington, and the Potomac River crossings. George B. McClellan believed correctly that despite the “vague and conflicting” … Continue reading →

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A “Visionary” Plan? The Proposed March 1865 Peace Conference, Part 2

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Terrianne Schulte

(Part 1 is available here.) While many were disheartened by the failure of the February conference, the Confederates were not willing to give up their hope of establishing an independent nation, although that hope was becoming dimmer with each passing … Continue reading →

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