I was not helped by a general who did not guard the flank like he was ordered to do and let the Federals slip in around behind me. (Brig Gen. Beverly Robertsom) Despite what some people say Brandy Station was victory for the CSA. The enemy was driven from the field of battle and suffered twice as many casualitites. But yes the training and organization and new talented officers shown brightly for the Union at Brandy Station for the first time.

13 Febuary 1862:
Maj. General James Ewell Brown Stuart is enjoying his ride towards Hanover Court House, during his famous (and brilliant) "Ride Around McClellan" during the Peninsula Campaign.....Wonder what he was thinking?......Did he know he was making history?
Outstanding job General.....

Duane A. Brinson Kailua-Kona, Hi.
U.S.M.C. 1985-1989

This one is for you General JP.12 Jun 1862 Thursday-Brig.Gen.James Ewell Brown Stuart spoke"Gentlemen,in ten minutes every man must be in his saddle." time was 2a.m,as he prepared to lead his 1200 cavalrymen and some artillery on an expedition that developed into a famous ride around the entire Federal army.

13 June 1864 Monday-Gen.Richard S Ewell,who had been ailing,was assigned to command the Confederate Department of Richmond.He Replaced Maj. Gen.Robert Ransom Jr,who went to the Department of Western Virginia.

14 June 1864 Tuesday-A federal shell struck Lieut.Gen.Leonidas Polk,bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church and Confederate corps commander,and killed him instantly.

July 21, 1861 First Battle of Bull Run. The first major battle of the Civil War.
This date has played an important part in my life because, on July 21,1950, I first blinked at the world in the delivery room at St. Rita's, then, Hospital, Lima, Ohio at 2024 Eastern time. It's now St. Rita's Medical Center.
Then exactly twenty years later I started my Naval career by checking into NALF Monterey, California, 38 years ago.

30 July, 1864. Petersburg Virginia...Battle of the Crater....I was there last October....The marks are still there. IMHO the Petersburg National Battlefield is waaaaaaay underrated......

Duane A. Brinson Lahaina, Hi.
U.S.M.C. 1985-1989

Amen on that comment shipmate! I was there and at The Pamplin Musuem of the Civil War Soldier in December last year.

On this date in 1819, Union General William S. Rosecrans was born. Happy B-Day to "Old Rosy"....Also this date in 1861, General Ulysses S. Grant moves into Paducah, Ky.

Duane A. Brinson Lahaina, Hi.
U.S.M.C. 1985-1989