Henry Stevens finally joins the 18th NH volunteers, but he never makes it into battle... SOURCE: HSCC Monadnock Moment No. 029: Stoddard's Unknown Soldier Originally published in Monadnock History Comics (Keene Sentinel, 2005) Discussion questions: This episode mentions the names of several historical figures. Which names do you recognize? Why are they famous? Abraham Lincoln William Tecumseh Sherman … Continue reading Unknown Soldier (Stoddard, 1864)
Ground Observer Corps (Marlow, 1941)
Citizens of Marlow volunteer to defend their town's night skies... Originally published in Monadnock History Comics (Keene Sentinel, 2005) Discussion questions: This episode takes place during World War Two. What is the "Nazi War Machine"? Why are the townspeople of Marlow worried about it? What is the situation in Europe in 1941? What important event happened one … Continue reading Ground Observer Corps (Marlow, 1941)
Paying the Doctor (Nelson, c. 1750)
Nelson's own Ezra Carter accepts a rather unusual means of payment... Originally published in Monadnock History Comics (Keene Sentinel, 2005) Discussion questions: In the 1700's, a physician like Doc Carter might ride many miles into the countryside to treat poor families on remote farms. How could these poor families pay for the treatment? What did they … Continue reading Paying the Doctor (Nelson, c. 1750)
5th NH: First Mission (1862)
The 5th NH's first mission into rebel territory!
5th NH: Deployment (1861)
The 5th NH suffers its first casualty on the train from Concord, long before the first battle...
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