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Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Antietam: In footsteps of Irish Brigade, visit to Bloody Lane

Posted by John Banks at 8:30 PM

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Ggus9:00 AM
Awesome John! Visiting Antietam anytime is a treat. But being there in September must be very special.
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