David A. Norris

May 13, 2026

The Sharp Clash at North Anna, 1864

Ulysses S. Grant’s drive on Richmond in May 1864 faced a tough challenge when Robert E. Lee’s army entrenched behind the North Anna River.
Feb 27, 2026

Brandy Station: The Largest American Civil War Cavalry Battle

The largest cavalry battle of the American Civil War took place at Brandy Station, Virginia, where J.E.B. Stuart's Confederates and Alfred Pleasonton's Federals clashed, swords...