James Marten, historian
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Historian of the Civil War era, veterans, and childhood. Professor emeritus, Marquette University.
I’ll be interviewed about the Sixth Wisconsin and the Long Civil War tonight (October), at 6:00 PM Central Time, on Civil War Talk Radio. It can be listened to live or as a podcast. It will be available on ITunes, Spotify, and other podcast providers. Find out more at
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Over on FB, This Week in Sixth Wisconsin History features the moving, dramatic, and, it must be said a little weird speech delivered by Col. Edward Bragg when he took over the regiment in March 1863.
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8 months ago
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This week in Sixth Wisconsin History: It's 1939, andtThe last known veteran of the 6th Wisconsin dies at the Milwaukee soldiers home. See more at
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9 months ago
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There is a new post on FB about the Sixth Wisconsin's first and only reunion in 1870. You can read about it at
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9 months ago
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The Library Journal has given The Sixth Wisconsin and the Long Civil War a "starred" review. You can read it on my author page:
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9 months ago
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The Sixth Wisconsin and the Long Civil War offers vivid accounts of the 6th’s roles in the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, and others. Pictured: the 6th in Thure de Thulstrup's “Battle of Antietam,”
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9 months ago
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Coming soon from UNC Press: The Sixth Wisconsin and the Long Civil War: The Biography of a Regiment.
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