Monthly Archives: April 2012

“There is no enemy in reach that way” Artillery at the West Angle – Part One

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Russ

The last of the Second Corp’s five battalions of artillery to arrive in the vicinity of  Spotsylvania Courthouse was Cutshaw’s. His three batteries arrived late in the morning of May 10th, having trailed the battalions of Hardaway and Nelson along … Continue reading →

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Google Earth of Artillery Positions

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Russ

This should have been included in the last post, but unfortunately was not. Obviously it shows the surviving detached artillery positions within the Salient. Isn’t technology wonderful?

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GPS Plot – Muleshoe – Revised

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Russ

Over the years many of us have noticed that there are features of historical interest within the Muleshoe Salient. Of course the ones that remain survive because of a lack of activity on the property after the two armies had … Continue reading →

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