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Category Archives: Interviews
THE GETTYSBURG DIARY: The Impact of Gettysburg on the Individual
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain once said that war was a “test of character” for the participant, and that “it makes bad men worse, and good men better.” When you look at all the wars fought throughout our history, that statement is … Continue reading
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Interview with Historical Consultant John Michael Priest
I recently had the opportunity to ask a few questions to John Michael Priest, one of the historical consultants on Grant vs. Lee. He is considered one of the leading experts on the history of the 1862 Maryland Campaign, and … Continue reading
The Miniseries: Television Format Ripe for Rediscovery
When we think of “event television” today, we usually think of whatever big revelations are revealed on the season finales of our favorite shows, or who will win the latest contest in the never-ending reality television programming. But there was … Continue reading
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A Goodbye Message; Turning the Reins over to Steve
To all readers and those involved with this project, Sorry to break the silence on this blog with a farewell, but unfortunately, the time has come for me to move on from the To Appomattox Fan Blog. I have been … Continue reading
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Interview with Dr. Ronald C. White, Jr.
Dr. Ronald C. White, Jr. is considered one of the foremost historians on President Abraham Lincoln. He has written several books on our 16th President, including the New York Times Bestseller A. Lincoln: A Biography. He has joined the group … Continue reading
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An Interview with Actor Patrick Gorman (Gen. Charles F. Smith)
Over on my blog, I had the chance to interview, for the second time, actor Patrick Gorman, who is currently slated to portray Union General Charles F. Smith in To Appomattox. Our interview covered a wide variety of topics, so … Continue reading
Announcing the Winner of the “To Appomattox” Banner Contest!
We here at the To Appomattox Unofficial Fan Blog wish to congratulate Zachary Levi Bane, the winner of our Banner Contest! He submitted two variations of his banner for us to consider, and both were fantastic to look at. We … Continue reading
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Interview with Historian and Historical Adviser Gordon C. Rhea
Considered the foremost authority on the Overland Campaign, historian Gordon C. Rhea has written several books on the subject, including those focusing on the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, as well as the North Anna River Campaign. … Continue reading
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September Eleventh: Ten Years Later
On this day in 2001, terrorists hijacked four planes with the intent to use them as weapons. Three reached their targets. A fourth was forced down when the passengers tried to retake the plane. Here, we shall look at that … Continue reading
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Ulysses S. Grant: Hero of the North
“Lee’s army will be your objective. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.” With that order given to George Gordon Meade, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant changed the strategy of the … Continue reading
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