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Sherman's Battle for Savannah, GA, Ft. McAllister Dec. 13,1864

Sherman's Battle for Savannah, GA, Ft. McAllister Dec. 13,1864

Sherman's Battle for Savannah, GA, Ft. McAllister Dec. 13,1864

by Gordon Thorsby Sherman's Commanders; Howard left, Hazen standing to his right, Slocum right of Sherman. (LOC) Knowing what happened at...

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Jun 16, 20223 min read

The Beef: A Regular Subject In Letters to Home?

The Beef: A Regular Subject In Letters to Home?

The Beef: A Regular Subject In Letters to Home?

by Gordon Thorsby Painter Conrad Wise Chapman, CSA 1861-65 Private John A. James, a soldier in the Army of Tennessee in Winter Camp at...

Gordon Thorsby

Apr 6, 20222 min read

No Getting Around Johnson's Crook on the Way to Chickamauga

No Getting Around Johnson's Crook on the Way to Chickamauga

No Getting Around Johnson's Crook on the Way to Chickamauga

by Gordon Thorsby There were Rivers, swamps, mountains, creeks, fords, and gaps. Then, there was Johnson’s Crook? Typical geography...

Gordon Thorsby

Mar 15, 20223 min read

The Moses Dallas Controversy, Union Sailor or Confederate Pilot?

The Moses Dallas Controversy, Union Sailor or Confederate Pilot?

The Moses Dallas Controversy, Union Sailor or Confederate Pilot?

by Gordon Thorsby The Savannah Harbor was under blockade as all ports during the war and yet many supplies went out and came in...

Gordon Thorsby

Mar 10, 20224 min read

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