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Author Archives: ECW Guest Post
The Myth of the “Cracker Line”: Part One
We are excited to welcome guest author Frank Varney. Frank is the author of General Grant and the Rewriting of History: How the Destruction of General William S. Rosecrans Influenced Our Understanding of the Civil War. Part one in a … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Books & Authors, Leadership--Federal, Memory
Tagged Battle of Chickamauga, Cracker Line, Frank Varney, George Thomas, Henry Halleck, John Rawlins, Montgomery Meigs, Philip Sheridan, Siege of Chattanooga, The Myth of the Cracker Line, Ulysse S. Grant, William Rosecrans
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The Absolution at Gettysburg
Today we welcome guest author Peter M Preble. Father Preble is a 2004 graduate of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology where he concentrated on Church History. Since his graduation he has continued his research concentrating on the role … Continue reading
Centennial Wars
Today we are happy to welcome guest author Philip Leigh. Philip received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology, and received his MBA from Northwestern University. He has written 22 articles for the New York Times … Continue reading
Hood on Hood-Part IV
The conclusion of a four part series. Today we welcome back guest author Stephen “Sam” Hood. Sam is the author of John Bell Hood: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of a Confederate General. * * * Another example of Sword misrepresenting … Continue reading
Hood on Hood-Part III
The third part of a four part series. Today we welcome back guest author Stephen “Sam” Hood. Sam is the author of John Bell Hood: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of a Confederate General. * * * Regarding the Spring … Continue reading
Lewis A. Armistead and the American Civil War
Today we welcome back guest author William F. Floyd, Jr. William worked for forty years for the City of Norfolk. In his retirement, he’s now pursuing the study of history at Tidewater Community College. * * * Lewis A. Armistead was … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged 57th Virginia Infantry, Alexander Hays, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Malvern Hill, George Pickett, George Spangler Farm, Gettysburg, Henry Bingham, James Kemper, John Gibbon, Jubal Early, Killer Angels, Lewis Armistead, Richard Garnett, Winfield Scott Hancock
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Hood on Hood-Part II
The second part of a four part series. Today we welcome back guest author Stephen “Sam” Hood. Sam is the author of John Bell Hood: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of a Confederate General. * * * Although unfounded theories … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Authors, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged Hood on Hood, John Bell Hood, Sam Hood, Savas Beatie, Stephen "Sam" Hood, Wiley Sword
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In Jumping Broke My Leg: Another Look at the Lincoln Assassination Legend
Today we welcome guest author Cal. J. Schoonover. Cal hail’s from Janesville, WI, where he lives with his son James. Cal is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin, Whitewater; and is currently attending American Military University, where he is … Continue reading
Hood on Hood–Part I
The first in a four-part series. ECW Editors Note: Stephen “Sam” Hood is a descendant of Confederate Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood, one of the most controversial commanders in the Confederacy. His early service in the war as a brigade … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Authors, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged Hood on Hood, John Bell Hood, Sam Hood, Savas Beatie, Stephen M. Hood, Wiley Sword
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A Hard-Earned Victory
Today we welcome back guest author Gordy Morgan. Gordy hails from the Youngstown, Ohio area. He is a life-long history buff who became intensely interested in the Civil War during the Glory/Ken Burns The Civil War era. He is editor … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Western Theater
Tagged 19th Ohio, 26th Ohio, Abe Lincoln, Ambrose Burnside, Battle of Stones River, Gordy Morgan, Mahoning Valley Civil War Roundtable, Phil Sheridan, Ulysses S. Grant, William Rosecrans, William T. Sherman
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