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Gordon Thorsby

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Future Civil War Generals in Police Actions of the 1840's

Future Civil War Generals in Police Actions of the 1840's

Future Civil War Generals in Police Actions of the 1840's

Before America sent young soldiers into police actions of the Middle East of Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and Vietnam, lives and treasure...

Gordon Thorsby

Sep 175 min read

The Capture of Jefferson Davis and the 4th Michigan Cavalry Reward

The Capture of Jefferson Davis and the 4th Michigan Cavalry Reward

The Capture of Jefferson Davis and the 4th Michigan Cavalry Reward

by Gordon Thorsby It was yesterday May 2, but in1865. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia was surrendered. Johnston’s Army of Tennessee was...

Gordon Thorsby

May 3, 20233 min read

The Coehorn Mortar-A Nasty Gun and Bullet Magnet Too

The Coehorn Mortar-A Nasty Gun and Bullet Magnet Too

The Coehorn Mortar-A Nasty Gun and Bullet Magnet Too

by Gordon Thorsby A Confederate Coehorn Mortar LOC The canister from a Napoleon twelve-pounder smoothbore was terrifying because it could...

Gordon Thorsby

Feb 7, 20233 min read

"The Lincoln Gun" the Largest in the World

"The Lincoln Gun" the Largest in the World

"The Lincoln Gun" the Largest in the World

by Gordon Thorsby (Library of Congress)` Today, battlefield visitors might visit the High-Water Mark at Gettysburg, the top of Lookout...

Gordon Thorsby

Nov 14, 20223 min read

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