Stonewall Jackson Grasps at Straws While Lander Oversteps His Command

| January 17, 2012

January 17, 1862 (Friday) Maybe Stonewall Jackson’s eyes were bigger than his belly. When he planned the Winter Romney Expedition, he expected to have more troops, less enemies and better weather. But even though he took Romney without firing a shot, and fulfilled what most believed to be the campaign’s objective, he was not satisfied. [...]