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Hi, I received my copy on Friday, and right now am a little overwhelmed. I’m not sure if any campaign of the Civil War has received this kind of treatment....
Henry B. Schroeder from Petersville Maryland in Frederick County was a graduate of the West Point Class of 1844. He ranked 22 of 25 in the West Point class...
Does anyone know if Robert Francis Beckham USMA 1859 was at Antietam? He replaced John Pelham as the commander of Stuart's Horse Artillery upon Pelham's...
Are there are accounts regarding how AP Hill became aware of Miller’s Sawmill Road being the most advantageous route from the ford? He certainly didn’t...
Gang, The artist and correspondent H F Schell did a sketch of Killing's Cave around the time of the battle.When it appeared in the papers, the sketch was...
Hello, all. This may be a smidge off-topic, but here goes: On the West Virginia side of the Potomac, just as you come around the bend at the bottom of the hill...
Does anyone know if the small arched bridge over Little Antietam Creek (on Keedyville Roa d that leads to Upper Bridge) existed during the battle? I asked...
Gang, 150 years ago today men from the North and from the South were locking in a most sanguinary contention in the farm fields, wood lots and pastures around...
The NPS webpage lists info on Antietam's 150th Anniversary events: http://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/antietam150.htm You can download a PDF copy of the...
Gang, After an effort of fifteen years of research, writing, editing, and then determining best method of publication, my Civil War historical fiction novel...
A monument was erected to the 11th Mississippi on private land, just south of the Cornfield. This regiment was part of Hood's Division and they were engaged a...
Nice job by Stephen Recker in his talk given at Gettysburg last month! I saw it on PCN and DVR'd it. He subbed for Ted Alexander and exhibited his usual wit...
NPS Announcement: As part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, a remembrance ceremony will take place at Antetiam National...
Would anyone in the group have a copy of the photo of Douglas, dressed in his Major's uniform, standing next to a young lady, that you would be willing to...
Teej - Capt. William Morris, commanding the 37th North Carolina Troops, Branch's brigade, Light Division, writes home on September 23, 1862:  “…we went to...
Friends: In my study of all things Hagerstown in the 19th Century military, I become more and more fascinated by Douglas...CS vet, founder of Hagerstown's...
Folks, Was wondering if anyone has any information or can point me towards information on what and how much Federal clothing and equipment Hill's men were...
OK everyone, here is the poem. It really speaks for itself, and all I can say is that every time I read it I hope that I have done enough to fulfill the last...
Tom: The 49th NY letters came today, thank you once again. I dove right into them. Lt Colonel Alberger clearly was a well educated man, and had great ...
Tom, Thanks, There is no deadline. The young lady who claimed to be a soldier corresponded with Pauline Cushman (according to Cushman's 1865 biography). It is...
Hello All, Thanks for the helpful replies! Some scatter shot responses - I have some familiarity with the Maryland Campaign, having read several accounts of...
Hello All, I plan to visit Antietam and South Mountain - first time - and have a few questions. Will one day dedicated to South Mountain and one day dedicated...
Seems to me I remember being told that the 12-lb Mountain Howitzer back in the West Woods was used in the battle by Confederates and that it is the only tube...
My sincere thanks is due to followers of this site as my book about cavalry during the Maryland Campaign is about to be printed ("Boots and Saddles: Cavalry...
What is the best cite for where Toombs was (which railroad station and where?) and where Lee was (City park?) on September 13th in Hagerstown. Thanks....
Two weeks ago, I headed for Antietam for some hiking and to join in on the Ranger-led hike of French’s Division. In the early morning, I headed for...
