The Civil War, as with most wars throughout history, had its share of battlefield mistakes. Whether by miscommunication, incompetence, or sheer misfortune, both Union and Confederate commanders committed numerous tactical blunders-often with devastating consequences for the troops involved. In five particular instances, the resulting casualties have made these Civil War battles case studies in bad ...
Maryland may have the best walleye fishing you’ve never heard of. The state has several bodies of water that hold quality sized walleyes in good numbers, but they’re often overlooked. Many of the locals just don’t have a history of fishing for them, passing them up in favor of striped bass or largemouth bass, but ...
According to an article in the Virginia Wildlife June 2011 Edition, article by King Montgomery indicates biologist are continually monitoring the Northern Snakehead population in the Potomac River system. Montgomery joined fisheries personnel from the Department (DGIF) on electrofishing sample runs on Virginia tributaries of the tidal Potomac River in Fairfax County. Montgomery indicates he ...
Who were the men from both the North and South that led two armies to the fields of Gettysburg to do battle? A battle that would forever change the small town of Gettysburg and its citizens, who would carry dreadful memories with them for the rest of their lives. Most were graduates of the United ...