We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:42:37 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 1862 Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, ends: Pea Ridge is an interesting fight. For those of you in the midwest, where larger-scale Civil War battlefields are scarce, it's a good one to visit. Trivia note - according to the Missouri Historical Society, there are more 'named Civil War engagements' in Missouri than any other state except Virginia. The Civil War was tough out here in Missouri and Kansas. But nothing like the bloodbath in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Although - while not as bloody in absolute terms, the fight out here was probably meaner and more venal. Anyway - as the... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:32:28 -0600 The Engineer and Chemical schools still to staff rides to Pea Ridge as well. Nice little spot. One of my instructors is actually a bona-fide military historian and participates in the Pea Ridge committees regarding the park. Civil War battlefieds: too easily overlooked by young, snot-nosed LTs and CPTs (and TRADOC). http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57611 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57611 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:43:41 -0600 I'm a bum. Sue me :) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57594 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57594 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:27:02 -0600 Yes, you usually find some way to remind me every few months you live by the battlefield... 8^) I also figured you'd be the first commenter. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57591 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57591 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:56:15 -0600 I told you I live by the Pea Ridge Battlefield didn't I? I forget. They opened the Cherokee Trail of Tears portion of the battlefield immediately beside the Lodge on the battle grounds. Went to the ceremony. They've also managed to split-rail fence about 80% of the battle ground now as well. I'm guessing the reenactment will be this weekend. If I can sneak over there I'll try to get you some photo's provided The Warden allows me out of the house http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57589 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/03/today_in_histor.html#comment-57589 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:53:35 -0600