TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog

Month: December 2009

  • Christmas in the 1860’s

    Christmas during the Civil War is a very different holiday from what we know.  The holiday is not one of merriment and festivity in much of Britain and America.  This is a time of sobriety and somberness.  People attend church reflect on the birth of Christ and the blessings of God.  A large family dinner […]

  • Second Bull Run

    Second Bull Run By James W. Durney After the battle of Brawner’s Farm or Groveton, Pope had “bagged” Jackson and all he needed to do was beat him in battle.  Pope possessed unlimited confidence in his ability to do this with his army of 63,000 assembled from multiple independent sources.  Franz Sigel commands the I […]

  • Review: Cavalry of the Heartland: The Mounted Forces of the Army of Tennessee

    Cavalry of the Heartland: The Mounted Forces of the Army of Tennessee By Edward G. Longacre Product Details Hardcover: 464 pages Publisher: Westholme Publishing; 1st Edition (November 18, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1594160988 ISBN-13: 978-1594160981 A Longacre book is always a question.  He is capable of outstanding work but often, seems willing to work below […]

  • The Civil War 145 Years Ago: December 1864

    145 Years Ago December 1864 By James Durney On the first, following the Battle Franklin, the XXIII Corps withdraws to defensive positions at Nashville.  George Thomas assumes command of the Union forces defending the city. Hood’s Army of Tennessee reaches Nashville on the second.  Hood has about 24,000 men and Forrest’s experienced cavalry.  On the […]

  • December 2009 Civil War Book Notes

    Those that can’t write, Review! December 2009 James Durney *********************************************************** In need of a holiday gift? It might be a gift for someone else, an answer to “What do you want?” or something you buy yourself.  These books are available online and in some stores. Fields of Blood: The Prairie Grove Campaign by William Shea […]