Tag Archives: 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign

Question of the Week: 3/11-3/17/19

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

The Battles of Kernstown, McDowell, Front Royal, Winchester, Cross Keys, Port Republic were fought during the 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. In your opinion, which was most significant to the campaign and why?

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The Awkward Meeting of Richard Taylor, Edward Canby and Peter Osterhaus

Posted on October 11, 2016 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Sean Michael Chick In considering the ways Americans have debated the American Civil War, its meaning and influence, one particular illustrative episode can be found in Richard Taylor’s eloquent memoir Destruction … Continue reading →

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