Tag Archives: Richard H. Anderson

Maj. Hilary Herbert’s Antietam After-Action Report

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Kevin Pawlak

While the actions of Richard H. Anderson’s division on September 17, 1862 are generally known, pinning down specifics has always been difficult. Mostly, that is due to the fact that only one after-action report from the entire division (and it … Continue reading →

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J.E.B. Stuart and the Question of Corps Command

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Daniel Davis

In the days after his victory in the Chancellorsville Campaign, Gen. Robert E. Lee faced a number of critical decisions, among them the reorganization of his Army of Northern Virginia. The death of Lt. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson on … Continue reading →

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Lee’s Curious Order at North Anna

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

Reading primary sources is an especially fun part of researching a book. Not only is it interesting to read other people’s mail, as a once-upon-a-time radio newscaster, I’m always on the lookout for great “soundbites”—those great lines or pieces of … Continue reading →

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