Jul 3, 2013 Commander Sawyer’s Charge By Lt. Col. Robert Bateman Interim Archives/Getty Images Read the Esquire Gettysburg Reenactment series in its entirety here. “I formed the few remaining braves in a single line, and as the rebels came within … Continue reading
An interesting, beautifully written series in several parts … enjoy Jun 27, 2013 What We Can Learn From Gettysburg Reenactors By Lt. Col. Robert Bateman Joe Raedle/Getty Images Do not shy away from Gettysburg reenactors, because almost all of them are passionate … Continue reading
Just today I learned of the passing of one of the giants in the early American arms “fraternity”, Norm Flayderman. Norm died May 23rd. He was always so encouraging and willing to share his incredible wealth of knowledge. I am … Continue reading
The National Civil War Project is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the war (1861-65) by developing 12 new theatrical works about, or inspired by, the conflict, as well as scholarly and public presentations and student projects. The project, which pairs … Continue reading
September 17, 2012 On this morning 150 years ago, Union and Confederate troops clashed at the crossroads town of Sharpsburg, Md. The Battle of Antietam remains the bloodiest single day in American history. The battle left 23,000 men killed or … Continue reading