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Category Archives: Leadership–Confederate
Another Jackson?
In June 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee struck out for another invasion of the north. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia—now organized into three corps—left their lines around Fredericksburg early that same month. Lieutenant General Richard Ewell, now commanding … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Emerging Civil War, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged Army of Northern Virginia, Edward Johnson, George Steuart, Jubal Early, Richard Ewell, Robert E. Lee, Robert Milroy, Robert Rodes, Second Battle of Winchester, Stonewall Brigade, Stonewall Jackson, Winchester Virginia
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The Stainless Banner at the MOC
In commemoration of the sesquicentennial of Stonewall Jackson’s death, the Museum of the Confederacy recently displayed the second national flag of the Confederacy that had been used to drape Jackson’s coffin. Jack Humphries, a good friend of Emerging Civil War, … Continue reading
Fateful Lightning: Was Sherman’s March To the Sea a War Crime? Part II
On November 15 1864, Sherman began marching south, dividing his army into two wings. On November 22, a large (4,500) group of Confederate soldiers under General Pleasant J. Phillips met part (1,500) of the right wing of Sherman’s troops, commanded … Continue reading
Laid to Rest in Lexington
On May 15, 1863—150 years ago today—Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was laid to rest in his beloved Shenandoah Valley. He had died five days previously and, since his death, his remains had traveled from Guinea Station down to Richmond … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Civil War, Emerging Civil War Series, Leadership--Confederate, Memory, Monuments, Personalities
Tagged Battle of Chancellorsville, death of Stonewall Jackson, Elisha Paxton, Guin, Guinea Station, Hazel Grove, Lexington, Stonewall Brigade, Stonewall Jackson, Virginia, VMI
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The Union Blockade and Mexico—Part 1
We are excited to welcome guest author Caroline Davis. Caroline is a graduate of Ball State University with a BA in History and minors in Political Science and Philosophy. She currently is finishing her second internship at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania … Continue reading
Fateful Lightning: Was Sherman’s March To the Sea a War Crime? Part I
You might as well appeal against the thunder-storm as against these terrible hardships of war. They are inevitable, and the only way the people of Atlanta can hope once more to live in peace and quiet at home, is to stop the war, … Continue reading
Posted in Antebellum South, Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Campaigns, Civil War Events, Civilian, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal, Newspapers, Personalities, Politics, Sieges, Western Theater
Tagged Davis, general william tecumseh sherman, Grant, Halleck, Hood, John Bell Hood, official communications, Sherman, William Tecumseh Sherman
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The Last Week of Jackson in Modern Photography: Mourning
Part VI in a series
The Last Week of Jackson in Modern Photography: The Death
Part V in a series
Candlelight Scenes From the Jackson Shrine
The same clock ticks away the hours in the Jackson Shrine today as 150 years ago. On the eve of the anniversary of Jackson’s death, candles set the scene for Jackson’s last night.
The Last Week of Jackson in Modern Photographs: The Shrine
Part IV in a series
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Emerging Civil War, Leadership--Confederate, National Park Service, Personalities, Photography, Sesquicentennial
Tagged Chandler Plantation, Jackson-Modern Photos, Logothetis-Photos, Photography, Stonewall Jackson, Stonewall Jackson Shrine
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