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The Critical Role of Railroads in Influencing Military Strategy in the Civil War
ECW welcomes back guest author Lloyd W. Klein One of the lessons of the Civil War, General William T Sherman wrote in his memoirs, was that the value of railroads became “… fully recognized in war quite as much as, if not more so than, in peace.” Railroads were crucial strategic and tactical resources during […]
Read more...The “Emerging Civil War Series” Series: Afterword
On November 1, we kicked off our “Engaging Civil War Series” Series. It’s been like the 12 Days of Christmas that won’t die: a gift that has kept giving and giving and giving! Well, now it’s time to wrap things up. For your handy reference, here’s a list of the blog posts in the order […]
Read more...The “Emerging Civil War Series” Series: Determined to Stand and Fight
When I reflect on the battle of Monocacy and the origins of what eventually became Determined to Stand and Fight, I think back to how the engagement outside of Frederick, Maryland, gave me a greater appreciation for the smaller actions of the Civil War. As a student of the Civil War, I had certainly spent […]
Read more...My ECW Story: Phill Greenwalt
ECW is pleased to welcome Phill Greenwalt for the latest installment of our My ECW Story Series. Interested in writing for Emerging Civil War? Check out our Submission Guidelines for more information! ECW: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What do you do? Why Civil War and Rev War History? PG: I am originally from Baltimore, […]
Read more...Antietam: A Tactical Union Victory
The Battle of Antietam was a key turning point in the American Civil War and American history. In short, it turned back Robert E. Lee’s first campaign north of the Potomac River and led to the issuance of the Preliminary—and then, final—Emancipation Proclamation. However, many historians and students of the war refer to the battle […]
Read more...Week In Review: July 4-11, 2021
Sunday, July 4: In the evening, Derek Maxfield posted Sherman’s huzzah and response to the Vicksburg surrender. Monday, July 5: Question of the Week pondered what we would ask Lincoln if we could chat with him? Guest author Francesca Costa wrote about Auntie Kearney’s Tavern in New Jersey.
Read more...Week In Review: March 22-28, 2021
Interviews for Women’s History Month, an account from Wilson’s Creek, Zouaves at Antietam, a live cannonball, and more… Monday, March 22: Question of the Week highlighted Civil War era politicians. Sarah Kay Bierle posted some accounts about generals and gardening. There’s a new video interview as some of the women at ECW chat about Civil […]
Read more...Saving History Saturday: Caution, There’s A Cannonball
This week in Frederick, Maryland, a Civil War cannonball made local news. Originally discovered near Monocacy Battlefield, it was passed among family members until the discovered that it was live and could possibly explode. The Maryland State Fire Marshals bomb squad took over and successfully and safely diffused the ordinance, discovering that the original fuses were […]
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