There are a number of Civil War sites in America that were unfortunate—or cursed—enough to have more than one massive battle rage across their landscapes. Manassas was one of them. The reason Manassas Junction was important would not have mattered … Continue reading →| Mark Nesbitt
Out of the highlands of Maryland, from the north and west, flows the Potomac River, past Williamsport, Falling Waters, Sharpsburg and Shepherdstown. From the south, out of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, runs the Shenandoah River, given the same … Continue reading →| Mark Nesbitt
It is a dubious distinction, indeed. But just for the historical records, the question should be asked. What is the bloodiest day in all of American History? Many will say D-Day, June 6, 1944, the invasion of Normandy. The toll … Continue reading →| Mark Nesbitt