Civil War Notes

In the peace of Antietam National Cemetery, National Park Services

Gordon Thorsby

Jul 18, 20225 min read

The Explosion in Cheraw, On Sherman's March Through the Carolinas

by Gordon Thorsby The Accidental Ruins of Cheraw March,1865 (History of SC Collection) In late February, 1865 and after much of Columbia...

Gordon Thorsby

Jun 16, 20223 min read

Sherman's Battle for Savannah, GA, Ft. McAllister Dec. 13,1864

by Gordon Thorsby Sherman's Commanders; Howard left, Hazen standing to his right, Slocum right of Sherman. (LOC) Knowing what happened at...

Gordon Thorsby

Mar 30, 20224 min read

Sherman’s Gateway to North Carolina, The Bridge at Cheraw

by Gordon Thorsby Sherman’s forces steadily moved north from Columbia nearing the North Carolina state line. He faked west toward...

Gordon Thorsby

Mar 14, 20225 min read

The Origin of "Sherman's March to the Sea"

by Gordon Thorsby Yes and there were Union men who wept with joyful tears When they saw the honored flag they had not seen for years...

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