Walking The Ground

Walking The Ground Walking the Ground LLC (est. 2020) is a battlefield tour, historical interpretation, and content creation company. Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

All images are non-commercial and posted to Facebook free of charge.

Happy   Eve to all those who celebrate. Don’t forget to leave out milk and cookies for Harry Heth.
06/30/2025

Happy Eve to all those who celebrate. Don’t forget to leave out milk and cookies for Harry Heth.

The sinews of war. The railroad network in 1860, prior to the outbreak of the Civil War.
06/30/2025

The sinews of war. The railroad network in 1860, prior to the outbreak of the Civil War.

Once a historical landscape is bulldozed it is lost for future generations.
06/29/2025

Once a historical landscape is bulldozed it is lost for future generations.

The Battle of Savage’s Station   June 29, 1862, exposed Union General McClellan’s ongoing indecisiveness during the Seve...
06/29/2025

The Battle of Savage’s Station June 29, 1862, exposed Union General McClellan’s ongoing indecisiveness during the Seven Days Battles. As his army retreated toward the James River, McClellan failed to issue clear orders or remain with his troops, leaving subordinates to manage the defense.

Confederate forces under Magruder attacked but were poorly supported—Stonewall Jackson never arrived. Though Union forces repelled the assault, they abandoned the field that night. McClellan’s cautious, fragmented leadership prevented a strong counterstroke and allowed Lee to keep pressing the offensive, shifting momentum in the Confederates’ favor.

The British Bikini Alert State was a classified system used by the UK military from the 1970s to 2006 to indicate levels...
06/29/2025

The British Bikini Alert State was a classified system used by the UK military from the 1970s to 2006 to indicate levels of threat from terrorism, sabotage, or other unconventional attacks. It ranged from White (no threat) to Red (imminent attack), with intermediate levels like Black Special and Amber.

Primarily applied at military bases and sensitive installations, it determined the level of security measures such as guard readiness and access restrictions. The system was eventually replaced by the UK Threat Level system, which is public and managed by MI5 and the Home Office to reflect broader national security concerns.

Revised summer hours at Minute Man National Historical Park to beat the heat.An ice cream from Bedford Farms in downtown...
06/27/2025

Revised summer hours at Minute Man National Historical Park to beat the heat.

An ice cream from Bedford Farms in downtown Concord is also an option 🍦

Hi, everyone, Minute Man Visitor Center is back open for business! It is open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Please be advised that, due to heat concerns, from July 1, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025, Minute Man Visitor Center will open daily, but will close at 12:00 PM. North Bridge Visitor Center remains open daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

06/27/2025

Which battlefields are on your “must visit” bucket list?

U.S. TROOPS CAPTURE CHERBOURG   27 JUNE 1944.The U.S. VII Corps captured Cherbourg on 27 June 1944 after intense fightin...
06/27/2025

U.S. TROOPS CAPTURE CHERBOURG 27 JUNE 1944.

The U.S. VII Corps captured Cherbourg on 27 June 1944 after intense fighting on the Cotentin Peninsula. Despite strong German defenses, over 39,000 German troops surrendered. Though the port was heavily sabotaged, its eventual restoration was crucial for sustaining Allied operations in Normandy.

Today (2025) you can visit the Normady battlefields with ease. Guided tours — many tailored to specific interests such as airborne, infantry, or naval operations — cover sites like Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Cherbourg. Local museums and memorials enrich the experience.

Is Normandy on your bucket list?

Address

Laramie, WY

Telephone

+13073142515

Website

http://www.walktheground.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Walking The Ground posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Walking The Ground:

Share