Arguably the lowest point for the Army of the Potomac, the Battle of Fredericksburg was lost before it began, due to poor decisions made by the top brass.
Month: July 2015
A Civil War Reenactment
Ever been to a Civil War reenactment? Here’s a short video full of the sights and sounds of a small reenactment in Woodbury, CT. As you can see, I was able to get pretty close to the action.
The Civil War Trust
Here’s one of those great websites everyone interested in the Civil War should bookmark.
Harper’s Ferry
Why was Harper’s Ferry, WV so important to both sides in the Civil War? The 14th Connecticut spent six hard weeks there after Antietam.
Antietam National Cemetery
For your July 4th, here’s a slow, quiet stroll through Antietam National Cemetery in honor of Independence Day and the many thousands who gave all for the freedom of others.