Impressions Winter Along the Potomac

[UnionistMarylander]

"This was a hard winter on soldiers. The month of January was one of rain and mud; February, one of sudden transitions from mild to cold weather, from slush to frozen earth; March, of snow and piercing winds. Those who passed the dreary and anxious winter of 1863-4 with the Army of the Potomac, on the Rapidan, will not soon forget its arduous duties and privations...


Preparations were, however, being made for an early and vigorous campaign. Reconnoissances were frequent toward the Rapidan, and it was apparent, even to the newest recruit, that in a few days the monotony of winter routine duties would
be exchanged for more active service."

-Historical Record of the First Regiment, Maryland Infantry

 

[Mississippian1861]

Looks good. One minor nitpick would be the corps badge. During the winter of 1863-64 the 1st MD would have still been part of the 3rd Division, 1st Corps, even after the 1st and 5th Corps were merged it took a lot of prodding to get the men of the old 1st to change corps badges.

 

[BartlbyAdams]

Your passion and efforts truly show dude. Keep up the great work & thanks for posting; looking forward to your future content here.

 

[UnionistMarylander]

Looks good. One minor nitpick would be the corps badge. During the winter of 1863-64 the 1st MD would have still been part of the 3rd Division, 1st Corps, even after the 1st and 5th Corps were merged it took a lot of prodding to get the men of the old 1st to change corps badges.

Thanks for that, that's on me for forgetting to double check

 

[7thWisconsin]

That's one of the nicest 2nd lieutenant impressions I've ever seen. Nice job.

 

[UnionistMarylander]

That's one of the nicest 2nd lieutenant impressions I've ever seen. Nice job.

Thank you! Being of appropriate age goes a long way too

 

[LCYingling3rd]

Excellent impression and great quote to reflect the reality of this time of year!

I was doing research and just discovered that I had a 2nd great grandfather in the 6th MD Infantry. I was born in Carroll County and grew up around Baltimore. He was Lewis James Little from near Westminster, MD and his daughter Annie Little was my great grandmother. she was married to a Civil War soldier, but that is another story. LOL

I know your impression is of a 1st MD soldier and not a 6th MD soldier. It is still cool for me to see a MD soldier impression.

(The 6th MD was with Milroy's 8th Corps Division in Western MD and WV and then Winchester until June of 1863. Then finally with the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division 6th Corps the rest of the war. So yes, different than the 1st MD)

 

[gary]

Hats off to you MarylanderUnionist. You look credible. South Mountain was filmed in Romania b/c it was cheaper and the extras were slender - not like many Americans today.