Tag Archives: Rock of Chickamauga

Paying My Respects to Pap Thomas

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

As a Virginian who stayed loyal to the Union, perhaps it makes sense that George Thomas was laid to rest somewhere in the north. In that grand scheme of things, Troy, NY, seems as likely a place as anywhere. Troy … Continue reading →

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Mexican-American War 170th: Battle of Buena Vista

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Ryan Quint

February 23, 1847: 170 years ago today, the mountain passes and gorges near the hacienda of Buena Vista filled with the ripping crackles of musketry and booming concussion of artillery. The day saw a numerically superior Mexican force throwing itself … Continue reading →

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Civil War Echoes: Philippine Scouts

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Chris Kolakowski

As many of you know, I’ve been working on a book about Bataan and Corregidor (it went to the publisher today). I’ve blogged and spoken about several Civil War connections to those battles and their participants. Here’s one I just … Continue reading →

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Chickamauga: Horseshoe Ridge

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Chris Mackowski

“Running roughly east to west, Horseshoe Ridge rises and falls in a series of steep peaks and troughs,” says historian Lee White. “Forest-packed ravines and valleys cut into the ridge, and several spurs jut out into the woods and fields.”

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