Tag Archives: Picket Duty

Winter Responsibility

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Throughout the winter of 1862 and into 1863, the Army of the Potomac slept. These cold months spent in Stafford County were not without activity. On February 6, 1863 new commander Joseph Hooker issued a General Order consolidating his various … Continue reading →

Posted in Armies, Common Soldier, Emerging Civil War | Tagged , , | Leave a comment