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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Could it have also have been because of a lack of muskets? (updated)
Ever since May 13, 1864 the story has been that the reason for the Federal armies initial success the previous day was the defenders lack of artillery support. This it was said had allowed the Federals to quickly smash through … Continue reading
Posted in Bloody Angle, Doles Salient, Johnson's Division, Jone's Brigade at Spotsylvania Courthouse, Mule Shoe, Uncategorized, West Angle
Tagged Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, Battle of the Muleshoe, Bloody Angle, Doles Salient, Hancock's assault on the Mule Shoe, Maj. Gen. Edward Johnson, Mule Shoe, Stonewall Brigade
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The Mule Shoe, Facts and Myths 