Gordon ThorsbySep 29, 20224 minThe "Land Merrimac" and the beginning of Railway Artilleryby Gordon Thorsby The "Land Merrimac" a.k.a. The "dry Land Merrimac" (Library of Congress) It is generally accepted that the first use of...
Gordon ThorsbySep 26, 20225 minThe Casualty Lists Were Long at Helena, Arkansas July 4, 1863by Gordon Thorsby On the morning of July 5, the regiments assembled for roll call and then were dismissed for breakfast. The sergeants of...
Gordon ThorsbySep 23, 20225 minThe Great Disaster at Norfolk 1861.by Gordon Thorsby Courtesy of the Mariner's Museum of Norfolk The surrender of Ft. Sumter on April 14 was a disappointment for the North....
Gordon ThorsbySep 19, 20224 minAlexander Hart, 5th Louisiana, One Southern Soldier Who Did Return Homeby Gordon Thorsby Alexander Hart (1839-1911), was on the surface not unique when he was named a lieutenant in the Fifth Louisiana Zouave...