Ancient Loggie
@ancientloggie
Retired Army Acquisition Logistician. Former Infantry and Quartermaster Officer. Huge Pats, Bruins, Sox, Celts and Mountaineers fan. Huge Masshole.
Today is the anniversary of The Battle of Crater in 1864. What started with great hopes ended in the ashes of dismal failure. Individual failures were eclipsed by the failures of senior leaders. There are a lot of misconceptions about the battle but this book is the best study.
William Sherman OTD in 1863 to Joe Johnston along the Big Black River.
As the fighting ended on 2 July 1863 BG Henry Hunt picked up a pen…
Scotland took over Boston so the Irish took over the Reflecting Pool!
By an act of the Continental Congress, on this day in 1775, the Continental Army was established. Since then it has stood guard for 251 years. Happy Birthday, Army and to my fellow Veterans, Soldiers and DA Civilians. The United States Army. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
If you’ve never seen this it’s a great catch on YouTube. Ike & Cronkite at Normandy 6 June 1964
Happy Jumonville Glen Day to those who celebrate. A great site to visit. Not often you can visit the spot a World War started.
Christ when he sees American “Christians” following and supporting Trump.