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Civil War History

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Civil War History

@CivilWarHistory

I'm telling the huge story of the American Civil War X by X and tidbit by tidbit. Learning about the Civil War is enjoyable and rewarding. - Jonathan R. Allen

Village of Pinehurst, NC

LearnCivilWarHistory.com

Joined June 2009

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Civil War History
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May 22, 2025
All of my Civil War books (501 Civil War Quotes and Notes, 305 Civil War Words and Terms, and 125 Civil War Stories and Facts) are now available in audio format. Slack back in your easy chair and listen to learn Civil War History. More links in comments.
501 Civil War Quotes and Notes: Learn Civil War History From The Words Of Those Who Lived It And...
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Civil War History
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Mar 29, 2023
General Robert E. Lee was a great army commander. His battle successes include the Peninsula Campaign, Second Bull Run (Second Manassas), Fredericksburg, and his masterpiece victory at Chancellorsville.
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Civil War History
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Jul 9, 2022
On July 3, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg the enormous artillery fire was heard 140 miles away in Pittsburgh. The artillery fire on the third day of Gettysburg was described as one of the loudest sounds ever heard in North America.
Civil War History
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Dec 29, 2022
Ulysses S. Grant rode horse Cincinnati to Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, to accept Robert E. Lee's surrender.
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Civil War History
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Jul 1, 2024
The Iron Brigade lived up to its hard-fighting reputation at the Battle of Gettysburg, but paid a dear price as two-thirds of its Union black-hatted members were lost. Brave and tough men.
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Civil War History
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Jul 1, 2024
July 1, 1863, John Buford’s unmounted cavalry successfully held off 3x their number for two hours, giving time for more troops to arrive. Buford allowed the Union troops to occupy the high ground of Gettysburg. This was a very important advantage.
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Civil War History
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May 29, 2023
Today we remember and honor the fallen of our country. The Soldiers National Monument at Gettysburg National Cemetery.
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Apr 22, 2020
I'm going through a tough time in my life. I'll be back Tweeting again about the Civil War, but right now my heart just isn't in it. I have not forgotten you nor have I abandoned @CivilWarHistory. Stay healthy and safe.
Civil War History
@CivilWarHistory
Dec 5, 2019
Well, I've been chewed out and called a "neo - Confederate" because I've had Shelby Foote quotes and called him a "historian." That follower is now gone. I won't put up with personal insults aimed at me or to any of my followers.
Civil War History
@CivilWarHistory
Feb 19, 2022
During the Civil War, wealthy Confederate Lieutenant Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest spent his own money to help his men acquire supplies.
Civil War History
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Sep 13, 2024
Robert E. Lee died in 1870 and during his funeral his gray Civil War horse Traveller followed behind the caisson that carried Lee’s casket.
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Jan 1, 2023
Stonewall Jackson’s self-developed diet included different kinds of fruit such as oranges, apples, grapes, watermelons, cherries, plums, berries, peaches (which were his favorite), and yes, lemons too.
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Dec 23, 2022
Ulysses S. Grant’s horse named Kangaroo was left on the Shiloh battlefield by the Confederates. This horse was described as being ugly and raw-boned. Grant, however, had an eye for horses and he knew Kangaroo was a thoroughbred.
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Apr 1, 2023
After the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee often got together and played chess using a blue and gray chessboard with Civil War themed pieces. Oddly, Grant used the Johnny Reb pieces and Lee the Billy Yank pieces. Grant's record was 18-6-5 against Lee.
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