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In May 1864, General Grant launched his Overland Campaign, a relentless war of attrition aimed at forcing Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia into submission and ending the American Civil War. This Letters From War Wednesday features a note from infantryman Charles Fall, who served in Grant’s army with the 26th Michigan of Hancock’s II Corps. [...]

In May 1864, Union Commander, Ulysses S. Grant, launched his Overland Campaign, a relentless war of attrition aimed at forcing Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia into submission.  Opposing armies first clashed at the Battle of the Wilderness, then met outside Spotsylvania Courthouse. Sergeant Charles Fall served with the 26th Michigan Infantry.  On May 12, 1864, [...]

Charles Fall served in the American Civil War with the 26th Michigan.  In May 1864, General Grant launched his Overland Campaign.  Opposing armies first clashed at the Battle of the Wilderness, then met outside Spotsylvania Courthouse.  Fall and his 26th Michigan found themselves at the center of it all. On May 12, 1864, at dawn, [...]

Cease Fire at Cold Harbor

December 28, 2010

I think we are all intrigued by the unusual and out of place when it comes to history, especially regarding military battles.   Amid the most horrific of circumstances, certain things stand out, not for their brutality, but for their humanity.  The History Junkie loves irony. General Ulysses S. Grant’s advance on Richmond came to [...]

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