Gettysburg National Military Park

By Deb Schwabe When you visit the Gettysburg National Military park, you're stepping back in time. This historic battlefield offers a look back to another time, where men fought brave battles. Many say they can still feel their presence. While visiting the battlefields, there are some highlights you'll want to make sure are a part of your trip. Little Round Top is one of the most well known locations in Gettysburg National Military Park. It was on Little Round Top that offered a view of the... Read Full Story

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I recently found (while searching for information about John H Calef) a very well researched, well written American Civil War blog. As it’s entitled ‘Hoofbeats and Cold Steel’ it’s, not surprisingly, mainly concerned with cavalry actions and personalities from that war. It seems to have been up and running since October 2006 and contains many fine articles and [...] Read Full Story

During the end of July 1862 General Daniel Butterfield—a Brigade Commander in Morrell’s Division, Porter’s Corps, Army of the Potomac—lay in a hot, fly filled, tent at Harrison’s Landing, recovering from a wound he had received at the Battle of Gaine’s Mill. He was an officer of varied interests and passions. One of which was [...] Read Full Story