Monthly Archives: January 2024

The Lee’s

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Mustang

As a man and a gentleman, Robert E. Lee was top-notch.  As a general officer and field commander, he was not the sharpest knife in the drawer.  Several of his subordinate commanders were far better combat leaders.  Many people do … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, HISTORY, LINEAGE, MILITARY | 4 Comments

Slavery Is a Fact of Life

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Mustang

Welcome to the 21st Century.  For all those who think that slavery is a thing of the past, you’re wrong.  It’s a thing of the present.  Here are a few facts to back that statement up (Global estimate of forced … Continue reading →

Posted in INDENTURE & SLAVERY | 1 Comment

Secession

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Mustang

People argue.  They do it all the time — and, if not over one thing, then another.  One argument seems perpetual: the causes of the American Civil War. There!  I’ve done it.  I’ve lighted the fuse — now let’s see … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, Government, HISTORY, INDENTURE & SLAVERY, POLITICIANS, RECONSTRUCTION | 10 Comments

A Marine Officer Recalls …

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Mustang

… the Red River Campaign For the background on this Civil War engagement, see also: Red River Campaign, 1864. Twenty-one year old Second Lieutenant Frank L. Church, United States Marine Corps, had been a Marine officer for nineteen months.  He … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, HISTORY, LONE STAR, MILITARY | 8 Comments

Red River Campaign, 1864

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mustang

Introduction Abraham Lincoln’s election to the presidency had a direction-changing impact on the United States.  The secession of the southern states did very little for Mr. Lincoln’s self-esteem — and here we find another president who was beleaguered for the … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, HISTORY, LONE STAR, MILITARY | 4 Comments