Tag Archives: West Point

Wrong Again – Please Read History

In the last few days, I have read two erroneous statements made about the Emancipation Proclamation and Union soldiers fighting to end slavery. In an article about Juneteenth, a reporter wrote that on June 19, 1865, that Union General Granger … Continue reading

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Preparing for Disunion

I am pleased to announce that Preparing for Disunion – West Point Commandants and the Training of Civil War Leaders is now available from McFarland Publishers, Inc. and Amazon. Between 1817 and 1864, sixteen officers were assigned as Commandant of … Continue reading

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