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A Braver Man, A Warmer Heart: Everett Peabody, Part VII
Peabody's important decision had given the Army of the Tennessee a fighting chance. As a result, the army remained intact at the end of the first day, and would eventually win the battle. Yet history has all but forgotten the man who's actions set this series of events in motion.
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One Glorious Hour: Everett Peabody, Part VI
Peabody's morning patrol had alerted the Union army to the pending Confederate attack. The result was a battle that may have been quite different without that early warning. But Peabody would not live to see the outcome.
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Prelude to Shiloh: Everett Peabody, Part IV
The Union army camped at Pittsburg Landing was filled with confidence - which soon crossed the line to overconfidence. By early April, despite numerous warning signs, few within the army were aware of the danger about to hit.
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They Shall Not Surprise Us: Everett Peabody, Part V
Despite numerous warning signs, most of the Union army at Pittsburg Landing remained unaware of any danger. Unable to convince his division commander that an attack was all but imminent, Peabody chose to act on his own.
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Touched by the Finger of Fate: Altering History at the Battle of Shiloh, Part I
What would a study of history be without a little speculation now and then? In this article, we take a look at how two of the thousands of bullets fired during the battle of Shiloh may have altered the course of the Civil War. See if you agree.
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Touched by the Finger of Fate: Altering History at the Battle of Shiloh, Part II
In the final installment of 'the finger of fate,' we see how close Ulysses S. Grant may have come to death on April 6th, 1862 at Shiloh.
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I Shall Win My Spurs: Everett Peabody, Part III
Peabody would see his first serious actions of the war at Lexington, Missouri, in September 1861, where he was wounded twice. He also revealed a temper that fall that nearly got him into hot water on two different occasions.
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Standing to It: Everett Peabody, Part I
In April of 1862, an all-out Confederate attack caught a Union army camped along the Tennessee River by complete surprise. Or so the history books tell us. In reality, the surprise was not quite as complete as tradition holds. The main reason for this small but vital difference was a little-known brigade commander from Massachusetts by the name of Everett Peabody.
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Shiloh
In April of 1862, Albert Sidney Johnston made a decision. The Confederate commander decided to attack the Union army in wooded ravines on the west side of the Tennessee River near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. It was there that 42,000 Union troops under U. S. Grant were encamped waiting for reinforcements. On the morning of April 6, the Confederates opened fire and charged into the Union camps. The Battle of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest battles of the entire war, was underway.
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The Little Drummer Boy
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
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The Politics of Ulysses S. Grant
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
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General Pierre Beauregard
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
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A Most Extraordinary Month: April in the Civil War, Part II
In many respects, April 1862 was a watershed month in the Civil War. This vital month witnessed the war's first battle on a scale that would become distressingly common before long, as well as other important events.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART III
This article looks at the Presidents after the Civil War, and their role in that conflict. All but one President from Lincoln until the end of the century served in the Civil War, many of them with distinction.
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Sinking of Steamboat Sultana
The disaster on the Mississippi River led to the worst loss of life in United States maritime history. Even so, the tragedy largely has been overshadowed by other events
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The Beauregard-Keyes House
Phantoms relive the battle of Shiloh inside this fine French Quarter mansion.
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Ghosts of Authors Past
Looking for an actual apparition or simply the spirit of greatness? Then take a literary tour.
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Hollywood's wicked stepsisters
The lives of three Hollywood starlets have become wrecks on the highway. Is everyone going to just let them burn or is anyone going to reach out to help?
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CIVIL WAR VETS IN THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
Rutherford B. Hayes and James Garfield were genuine war heroes. Hayes was wounded four times, and had four horses shot out from under him in more than 50 battles. Garfield was cited for exceptional bravery at the Battle of Chickmauga. Both rose to the rank of major general, and were elected to Congress on the strength of their popularity as war heroes. The Civl War, and their records in it, made their careers and helped them get to the White House.
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East vs West: Determining the War's Most Important Theater - Part I
While Yanks, Rebs, and other students of the Civil War continue to argue about North and South, a number of them also argue over two other directions - East and West. In this article, we will look at the controversy over which major theater of war ranks as the most important, and try to come up with an answer.
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Terror on the Mississippi: The Sultana Disaster, Part I
In the early morning hours of April 27th, 1865, the greatest maritime disaster in American history took place on the Mississippi River. Despite a loss of life exceeding even the Titanic disaster, few people today know about it. Guest-author Curtis Payne tells us about this often overlooked tragedy.
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Drafting Into A Cause: Confederate Conscription
This piece examines the necessity for and specifics of the Confederate draft, as well as political and social responsed to the acts of conscription.
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John Wesley Powell, Explorer (Part 1)
John Wesley Powell was the first to unwrap the mysteries of the Grand Canyon. He expertly mapped the region, including the surrounding plateaus and tributaries. He was also greatly interested in the region's native tribes.
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A Recipe for Making Books
Clive Cussler's books have been fascinating archaeology and mystery fans around the world for over 20 years. Find out how he does it and why.
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Wisconsin Women Who Made a Difference
Stories of four women associated with Wisconsin, who made a difference either in Wisconsin or the country.
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