Camp Letterman at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. The result was a total of more than 51,000 combined casualties. About 14,000...
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The Aftermath of the Battle at Culp's Hill
Few places saw fighting that was as prolonged and deadly as it was at Culp’s Hill during the battle of Gettysburg. Witnessing fighting on both July 2...
Spanish Influenza and Eisenhower's Leadership in Gettysburg
In Gettysburg, rich stories of the town's past are often overshadowed by the leviathan of the battle that unfolded in the summer of 1863. Nevertheless...
German Prisoners of War in Gettysburg
A gathering of prisoners of war in Gettysburg doesn’t sound like a surprising topic at first glance. However, the soldiers in this camp were not Union...
Historian Quotes about Seminary Ridge at Gettysburg
Find out what historians have to say about the significance of preserving Seminary Ridge at Gettysburg Battlefield.
The "Fighting Sixth:" 6th U.S. Cavalry
Known today as the “Fighting Sixth,” the 6th United States Cavalry was established by President Abraham Lincoln less than a month after the...
The "Detroit Light Guard:" 1225th Support Battalion
The 1225th Support Battalion has served the city of Detroit since before Michigan was a state. Formed in 1830-1 as the Detroit City Guard, the unit...
The 5th US Cavalry at Gaines's Mill
By Daniel T. Davis Lines of infantry in gray and butternut doggedly advanced across the stream. “Our men, full of confidence, rush with irresistible...
"The Warriors" Regiment: 4th U.S. Infantry
The 4th United States Infantry Regiment or "The Warriors" has served the United States for over 200 years on numerous battlefields around the world.
The "Old Guard:" 3d U.S. Infantry
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment or "Old Guard" is the oldest regiment in the Regular United States Army. Today, it is best-known for its ceremonial...
The 5th U.S. Cavalry
Between 1833 and 1846, Congress added three mounted regiments to the United States Army. The success of the First and Second United States Dragoons...
The "Cottonbalers" Regiment: 7th U.S. Infantry
The 7th United States Infantry Regiment possesses an illustrious history as one of the five oldest continuously serving regiments in the U.S. Army...