As was true of many generals on both sides of the Civil war, Robert E. Lee was a graduate of West Point with a distinguished military career.   This was so much the case that in April of 1861 Lincoln offered Lee command of Federal forces, an offer he turned down.  Let’s examine why. Lee was […]
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This story begins near Appomattox Courthouse, the 12th of April, 1865. Battle-hardened Union and Confederate soldiers are facing each other across a road, both sides holding their weapons and flags. But today there will be no fight. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia is here to surrender its arms, and Union Major General Chamberlain has been
With Agony of Expression, They Tenderly Fold Their Flags Read More »
The Charleston Zouave Cadets of the Confederate Army, 1861
Historic Photo: The Charleston Zouave Cadets Read More »
There are so many stories of Texan courage in battle that a book about them would need sequel after sequel. In my last article on Texans in battle you heard tell of Audie Murphy of Hunt County, Texas, the most decorated soldier of World War II. Well, let’s not forget fellow Texan Edward Keene, the
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