Civil War Memory
Where History, Heritage, and Education Intersect
June 27, 2009
Tagged as: Appomattox, Ulysses S. Grant
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Thanks for this … I used to watch the series many years ago, but I never saw the pilot, so Parmenter’s Appomattox exploit and promotion was always a mystery.
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Toby,
Same here. Glad you enjoyed it.
The corporal in the center bears a remarkable resemblance to Grant’s hero, Zachary Taylor.
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{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }
Thanks for this … I used to watch the series many years ago, but I never saw the pilot, so Parmenter’s Appomattox exploit and promotion was always a mystery.
Toby,
Same here. Glad you enjoyed it.
The corporal in the center bears a remarkable resemblance to Grant’s hero, Zachary Taylor.