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Contents: Miracle Of The Rails (Federals trapped in Chattahooga, cut off from supplies, stuck because Rebels shuttled west by rail had thrashed them. Their leaders ask, can Union railroads resolve the crisis?); In The Pulpit And In The Trenches (The men loved Chaplain Milton Haney. On more than one occasion, he picked up a rifle to fight beside his uniformed flock. And that he survived the Battle of Atlanta impressed everyone as nothing less than the work of God); Exclusive Book Excerpt From This Terrible Sound (Sample Peter Cozzens’ exciting new battle history about the fight called Chicamauga: a story about the desperate struggle for Horseshoe Ridge. Hardened Confederate soldiers and tough Union veterans wrestle over a hill famous in Civil War history); The Great Raid On Calais (A daring attempt at a daylight bank robbery in far off Maine brings out the militia and raises the alarm: Confederates are crossing the Canadian border); Hill’s Favorite Courier (You’ve heard of Grant and Lee, Sherman and “Stonewall” Jackson – men who shaped and witnessed the Civil War’s great events. But have you heard of George ‘Tucker’? He may have seen more history in the making than any other common soldier); For The President’s Consideration (Republican chief William Seward believed President-elect Lincoln was a lightweight, unfit for office. He sent him a note offering help. It was a note that nearly cost Seward his position); A History Lover’s Photo Contest; News Of The Day (In this issue: news by Pony Express: Presidential offspring Robert Lincoln joins the army: Hawaii takes a stand on the war) Departments – Letters To The Editor; In Print; 130 Years Ago; Behind The Lines; Coming Events; Time Lapse
Issue: September – October 1992
Condition: Very Good