I had the pleasure to meet Mike Talplacido at the recent Civil War Trust meeting who told me that there were two Confederates buried in Vicksburg National Cemetery from Milliken’s Bend. One of them, he informed me, was Reuben H. … Continue reading →
Memorial Day isn’t just about hot dogs, baseball, and apple pie – and a three-day weekend. Memorial Day began to honor the Civil War dead. You can read more about the origins of this holiday – and in particular, the … Continue reading →
I’m often asked, why has Milliken’s Bend been so forgotten? There are a number of factors: Even at the time the fight at Milliken’s Bend occurred, June 7, 1863, it was quickly overshadowed by other larger and momentous events. Most … Continue reading →
Milliken’s Bend: A Civil War Battle in History and Memory by Linda Barnickel, and published by LSU Press, is the recipient of the 2013 A.M. Pate Jr. Award in Civil War History, given by the Fort Worth Civil War Round … Continue reading →
One of my readers recently encouraged me to write about the 23rd Iowa Infantry at Milliken’s Bend. Although they played a central and important role in the battle, I find that often I must omit them for lack of time … Continue reading →