Category: Miscellaneous

  • Remember Our Veterans

    I wanted to take a moment to remember the veterans in my family this Veterans Day. George Schulte, my Great-Grandfather, served in the AEF during World War I. Leo Schulte, my Grandfather, was on Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Joe Schulte, my Great Uncle, was killed in a plane crash in Korea. Deli Huegen, another Great […]

  • Gary Yee’s Sharpshooter Page Up

    Gary Yee finally has the web site for his sharpshooter book up and running and tells me via email that he has received books and is shipping them. I’m eagerly awaiting mine.

  • History Carnival 80 is up at Notes From The Field

    This is a bit belated, but I wanted to announce the posting of History Carnival 80 at Notes from the Field.  Although there are no Civil War related posts highlighted this time around, there are quite a few interesting stories there as usual.  If you haven’t already, go check it out!

  • Review: The Artillery of Gettysburg

      The Artillery of Gettysburg  By Bradley M. Gottfried, Ph. D In many books written about the American Civil War and its battles the artillery is often relegated to a supporting role while the infantry takes the spotlight.  Conversely the Battle of Gettysburg hogs the stage as the most written about battle of the war.  […]

  • Vote for TOCWOC for Book Blogger Appreciation Week

    This is admittedly a bit of shameless self-promotion, but I’m happy to announce TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog made the Book Blogger Appreciation Week short list of best book blogs in the “Best History/Historical Fiction blog” category.  If you enjoy the book reviews here at TOCWOC and want to say thanks, click this link […]

  • NC Museum of History Returns Civil War Flag to Rhode Island

    The North Carolina Museum of History has returned a Civil War flag of Company L, First Rhode Island Cavalry to its home state. The V-shaped flag, called a guidon, was captured by the 63rd North Carolina Troops (Fifth North Carolina Cavalry) on June 17, 1863, during the Battle of Middleburg, Virginia. The battle was part […]

  • Back From San Diego

    We’re back!  My family had a GREAT time in San Diego, but it’s good to be home.  Back to Civil War blogging in a day or two, but I’ll end this little note with a picture of my 9-month old seeing the Pacific Ocean for the first time…