The 1st Texas Infantry in the Cornfield: “Slipping the Bridle”

Barely two dozen yards ahead lay the northern end of the Cornfield.  At that moment it must have entered the minds of the men of the 1st Texas that it might just be possible to break the Yankees’ hold on this spot, if only they could reach it in time…  By David A. Welker The … Continue reading The 1st Texas Infantry in the Cornfield: “Slipping the Bridle”

Captain Von Bachelle and his canine friend sacrifice all in the Cornfield

You may have heard the story of Werner Von Bachelle and his beloved dog, who shared their lives and met their respective fates in Antietam’s Cornfield. But do you know their experiences in the month and hours before marching together into the Cornfield?  Here is their shared story… By David A. Welker Werner Von Bachelle … Continue reading Captain Von Bachelle and his canine friend sacrifice all in the Cornfield