Walking the West Woods

George W. Maxwell, 72nd Pennsylvania, Company A On October 8, Elizabeth Maxwell wrote to Lieutenant Commanding John Holahan of the 72nd Penn...

"Some men can fight battles over a telegraph wire, but you know I have no talent in that direction:" Reminiscences of Major-Gen. S...

What follows is an account of the excursion of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to its Antietam Monument on September 17, 1906.  "A...

 "While with a view to avoid their mistakes in the future, we may study the faults and omissions of the brave men who here contended fo...

 Just two to remember this remarkable man. Ed in his moment...a sunny spring day, on the field, leading good company, going forward. c On an...

As recorded here previously , the West Woods never ceases to surprise those who enter its green confines.  Fellow guide, Laura Marfut, came ...

We have not got credit for what we did. We never do. No matter. History will show, and the Official Accounts will prove all.  —Lt. Hen...