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Seeing the Elephant

By Jonathan R. Allen - Last updated: Monday, July 20, 2009

During the Civil War, soldiers would speak about “Seeing the elephant.” The “elephant” was battle, combat, being under enemy fire.

Gettysburg 146th Anniversary

By Jonathan R. Allen - Last updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Today is the 146th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.