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I was very excited for the next installment and the first chapter did not dissapoint. Welcome back, and I eagerly await future contributions!

U.S. troops advance along the James River followng the fall of Richmond (the ruins of the city can be seen in the background); circa April, 1944.

A squad of U.S. soldiers patrolling the countryside of northwestern Georgia; circa January, 1944

It's true MacArthur kept a lid on Houston (though I would argue Morrell had a huge hand in that), but his bad planning for the Virginia Campaign in 1942 would certainly wipe away his performance in the former. He was hauled before the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War so his support in...

I never understood why General MacArthur was never relieved in GWII. Even more stunning, he was given command of the U.S. army group that captured Richmond. I suppose he had decent support (either in the U.S. Congress or War Department), but the man was a walking disaster for his subordinates.

Confederate Soldiers marching in Richmond during a military parade in early August, 1914. Many of these men would be killed during the Army of Northern Virginia's failed campaign to take Philadelphia in late 1914/early 1915.

U.S. President Al Smith arrives in Philadelphia following his meeting with C.S. President Jake Featherston in Richmond.

Incredible! Simply an incredible chapter! The Union has won the war, but can it can it win the peace?

U.S. Army artillery position supporting the crossing of the Tennessee River just north of Chattanooga; 18 August 1943.

Outstanding update as always!

U.S. troops with Army Group Midwest pushing through a village in northwest Georgia in November, 1943. Although the area saw unusually heavy rain for that time of year, it only marginally slowed General Morrell's advance towards Atlanta. Indeed, the city would fall in late December of that year...

Congratulations! That's awesome to hear!

Soldiers of the U.S. 17th Infantry Division make their way through the ruins of Salt Lake City; circa January, 1943. With the third (and presumbably final) Mormon Rebellion crushed, the U.S. could shift some additional forces to quell the Candadian Uprising (though a good chunk would go to...

Reminds me of the exchange between Churchill and Montgomery in the film "Into The Storm": Churchill: "Care for a cigar general?" Montgomery: "No sir. I neither smoke nor drink and I am at 100%" Churchill: "Ah, welll I smoke and I drink and I am at 200%"

U.S. troops of the 115th Infantry Regiment retreat from Columbus, Ohio following the city's capture by the Confederate Army in the Fall of 1941. Although men like the 115th fought bravely and doggedly, they were often outmatched by the more modern equipement and tactics of the Confederates. It...