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United States Military Railroads in
the War by Dr. Francis A. Lord
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Threats to seize railroad companies in the
North...government-operated trains in the occupied South...the
engineering genius of one Herman Haupt--these brought order out of
chaos early in the war and set the Union on the track that led to
success.
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On The March with
Edwin Forbes, a Portfolio
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Edwin Forbes was born in
New York in 1839. His artistic career began as an animal artist
in 1857. Upon the outbreak of war he joined the staff of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
as a special artist, contributing his fine drawings to that paper
throughout the war years. Along with Harper's Alfred Waud, Forbes stands
as one of the finest of the artists who recorded the Civil War.
Included in this article are quite a few of Forbes' drawings along with
descriptions.
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Dorsey Pender, C.S.A.,
a Profile by Dr. William W. Hassler
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He disliked Jackson and mistrusted
Stuart. Here is a revealing profile, based on unpublished letters
to his wife, of Lee's favorite young general.
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The Strange Death of
Peter Garesche by Dr. Homer Pittard
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Lt. Col. Julius Peter Garesche was the
chief of staff of the Army of the Cumberland. He had a well-known
foreboding he would die in his first battle. His premonition came
true at Stones River, where he was decapitated by a cannon ball.
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Book Reviews
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1. Lincoln and the Negro by Benjamin
Quarles
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Booneville--Where
Sheridan Won His Star by Donald L. Smith
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Philip Henry Sheridan won a battle at
Booneville, Mississippi, on July 1, 1862, turning the tables after an
entire Confederate cavalry division was sent after his 2nd Michigan
Cavalry. Sheridan won a promotion to brigadier general as a
direct result of the battle.
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| Weapons &
Equipment: The Blakeslee Quickloader by Randy Steffen |
The Blakeslee Quickloader for the Spencer
Rifle gave the Union army its first modern firepower.
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Richard Rowland
Kirkland, Angel of Mercy
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Richard
Rowland Kirkland 'gave his enemy drink.' The South Carolina
sergeant became a legend when he risked his life at Fredericksburg to
take water to wounded Federal soldiers.
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Letters &
Diaries: George W. Pennington by Elden E. Billings
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Corporal George W.
Pennington
Company K, 141st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers
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A Century Ago This
Month by Robert D. Hoffsommer
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October 1862: Corinth,
Perryville, C.S.S. Alabama,
Stuart's second ride around McClellan, Pocataligo Bridge
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The Illinois
Confederates by Richard P. Weinert
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They lived in the North
but fought for the South.
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