Tag Archives: Anaconda Plan

A Logistician’s View of the War in Virginia

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Kevin Pawlak

Abraham Lincoln’s administration did not possess a blueprint about how to fight a war between North and South in the summer of 1861. Indeed, with open armed hostilities between the United States and Confederate States only a few months old, … Continue reading →

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George McClellan in 1861: A Glimpse of Foibles to Come (part one)

Posted on December 20, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

ECW is pleased to welcome back guest author Jon-Erik Gilot. (part one of two) More than his battlefield prowess or organizational abilities, George McClellan is remembered for his less-than-desirable traits—quarreling with subordinates and superiors; micromanaging affairs; uncertain decision making; hesitant … Continue reading →

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Rob and Bill and Blue & Gray

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the latest issue of Blue & Gray magazine. The featured story this issue, the Potomac blockade, was written by ECW’s Rob Orrison and BIll Backus. Rob—a regular contributor at ECW—and Bill are … Continue reading →

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Winfield Scott Reconsidered

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Chris Kolakowski

On this day in 1841, precisely 175 years ago, Major General Winfield Scott became Commanding General of the U.S. Army. He held this post for 20 years and four months, longer than any other Commanding General or U.S. Army Chief … Continue reading →

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