The Battle of Cold Harbor, fought 152 years ago this week, has become a watchword for the futility and destructiveness of warfare. General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the entire Union Army, personally ordered the final assault of the day, an assault that led to thousands of deaths with no gain. The Irish were there, of course. TWG Contributing Editor Kevin O'Beirne…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on January 18, 2013 at 7:30pm — No Comments
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2007
2006
2005
1999
Get your Wild Geese merch here ... shirts, hats, sweatshirts, mugs, and more at The Wild Geese Shop.
Extend your reach with The Wild Geese Irish Heritage Partnership.
© 2024 Created by Gerry Regan. Powered by
Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service