Accounts say that in a farewell party before leaving to join the Confederate army, Armistead told Hancock, "Goodbye; you can never know what this has cost me." [13]

Nov 27, 2022 · ONE OF THE enduring legends of the Civil War is the friendship of Lewis Armistead and Winfield Scott Hancock, long-time friends who fought against one another in the most famous attack …

Jul 15, 2021 · In this deeply researched book, Tom McMillan sets the record straight. Even if their relationship wasn’t as close as the legend has it, Hancock and Armistead knew each other well …

Jun 8, 2020 · Hancock and Armistead found themselves serving together in Mexico. They fought bravely, intelligently and honorably, were decorated for valor, and earned brevet (on-the-field) …

Nov 13, 2024 · Here where the politics of the day collided, Confederate General “Lo” Armistead valued his friendship to his longtime friend Union friend General Winfield Scott Hancock.

Aug 1, 2022 · Historians and Hollywood producers alike have held up the story of Union Major General Winfield Scott Hancock and Confederate Brigadier General Lewis Armistead to illustrate the tragedy …

Jan 6, 2022 · In this deeply researched book, Tom McMillan sets the record straight. Even if their relationship wasn’t as close as the legend has it, Hancock and Armistead knew each other well …