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Year in Review: 160th Civil War Anniversary
2021 marked 160 years since the beginning year of the American Civil War. Throughout the anniversary year, Emerging Civil War writers worked to feature blog posts connected to the critical events and early battles. A few of the editors had … Continue reading
Battle of Rowlett’s Station, KY
Early December snow accompanied more than fifty thousand Union soldiers of the Army of the Ohio marching to Bowling Green, determined to oust the Confederates from Kentucky. Colonel August Willich and the Thirty-Second Indiana Volunteer Infantry formed the vanguard of … Continue reading
1861 in Gone With The Wind
On the 82nd anniversary of Gone With The Wind’s movie premiere in Atlanta (December 15, 1939), I thought it might be interesting to look at the book and movie’s treatment of the first year of the Civil War. For better … Continue reading
“We Made A Charge”: The 17th Mississippi Infantry at Ball’s Bluff
It was a battle that wasn’t really supposed to happen, and one combat that is often overlooked, though it had notable effects in 1861. A Union reconnaissance mission gone wrong launched the Battle of Ball’s Bluff on October 21, 1861, … Continue reading
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Tagged 160th Anniversary, 17th mississippi, Battle of Ball's Bluff, Robert A. Moore
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ECW Weekender: Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
A few weekends ago I need an escape where trees, water, and history could be found. With the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff coming up and since the 20th Massachusetts accidentally became my regiment of the year … Continue reading
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Trivia for the Battle of Manassas
Reflecting on the 160th of Manassas… One of my fondest take-aways from Jack Davis’s Battle at Bull Run was learning that Manassas came from a Jewish merchant, Manassa–whose home site came to be called Manassa’s Gap. Manasseh, by the way, … Continue reading
Question of the Week: 7/19-7/25/21
In your opinion, what part of the First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas is most important?
ECW Weekender: The 160th Anniversary at Manassas National Battlefield
Manassas National Battlefield has a full schedule of events to commemorate and educate about the first major battle of the Civil War. This weekend—July 17-18, 2021—and on the actual anniversary—July 21—you’ll find plenty to see, do, and explore…if you’re willing … Continue reading
Recruiting The Regiment: Conclusion
It’s time to wrap up the recruiting series as the 160th Anniversary timeline inches ever-closer to the first major battle of the Civil War. Sending a big thank-you to all the ECW authors and guest authors who contributed their research … Continue reading
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Tagged 160th Anniversary, conclusion, Recruiting-160, Recruiting-The-Regiment
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