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The Fog of War–When Modern Weather Gives Us a History Lesson
Col. Lonsdale Hale first coined the now oft-used phrase “fog of war” in 1896. He termed it as “the state of ignorance in which commanders frequently find themselves as regards the real strength and position, not only of their foes, … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles
Tagged Antietam, Fog of War, George McClellan, George Smalley, Henry Halleck, Piper Farm, Sharpsburg
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“Finding” Sandie Pendleton
He wasn’t really lost. But I love a good challenge…and good surprises. Did you see the blog post last month about my difficult lesson? I had tunnel vision eight years ago and missed the opportunity to see (and photograph) a … Continue reading
Announcing the Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge
All of us at Emerging Civil War are proud to announce the speaker lineup for our Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge (August 4-6, 2017). This year’s theme is “Great Defenses of the Civil War.” Our outstanding … Continue reading
Posted in Symposium, Upcoming Events
Tagged Antietam, Brandy Station, Brian Matthew Jordan, Chris Kolakowski, Chris Mackowski, Daniel Welch, Eric Wittenberg, Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War at Stevenson Ridge, Gettysburg, John Buford, Kelly Mezurek, Kennesaw Mountain, Kevin Pawlak, Lee White, Matt Atkinson, Monocacy, Ryan Quint, Second Manassas, South Mountain, Stevenson Ridge, Stonewall Jackson, Vicksburg
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Fanny Chamberlain: Heroine In A General’s Love Story (Part 1)
The old man leaned on his cane, ignoring the aching war wound from decades before. It was such a beautiful day, and the walk had been pleasant, except for the last hundred yards. Maybe it’s just something about coming home … Continue reading
Showing the White Feather”: The Civil War Ordeal of Col. William H. Christian
We are happy to welcome guest author Kristen M. Trout. Kristen is a life-long student of the Civil War, and holds a degree in History from Gettysburg College and is currently working towards her MA in Nonprofit Leadership from Webster University … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Leadership--Federal
Tagged 26th New York Infantry, Antietam, East Woods, Fort Lyon, General Joseph Hooker, Henry Slocum, Isaac Trimble, Manassas Junction, Nicodemus Heights, Pohick Church, Rappahannock River, Second Manassas, Smoketown Road, Warrenton Turnpike, William H. Christian, Zealous Tower
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The Rebirth of the Army of the Potomac (part two)
Part two of a series. A New Chief of Staff and Improved Supply System Ambrose E. Burnside left the Army of the Potomac with a litany of major problems; many of which were brought on by poor staff work. To … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Leadership--Federal
Tagged 110th Pennsylvania, 127th Pennsylvania Infantry, 19th Massachusetts, 5th New Hampshire, 6th Wisconsin, Ambrose Burnside, Antietam, Aquia Landing, Daniel Butterfield, Daniel McCallum, Elisha Hunt Rhodes, Fair Oaks, Herman Haupt, Joseph Hooker, Knap's Battery, Malvern Hill, Marsena Patrick, Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, Rufus Dawes, The Rebirth of the Army of the Potomac, Winter Encampment
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The Rebirth of the Army of the Potomac (part one)
Part one of a series. Introduction “By direction of the President of the United States, the commanding general this day transfers the command of this army to Maj. Gen Joseph Hooker…give to the brave and skillful general who has so … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership--Federal, Armies
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Ambrose Burnside, Antietam, Battle of Perryville, Battle of Stones River, Corinth, Fort Donelson, Fort Henry, Island Number 10, Joseph Hooker, Shiloh, Simply Murder: The Battle of Fredericksburg, The Rebirth of the Army of the Potomac
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“Some of the Hardest Fighting of the War”: Alfred Pleasonton and J.E.B. Stuart at Brandy Station
Part one in a series 153 years ago this week, Union and Confederate cavalry clashed across the fields and rolling hills of Culpeper County. Deriving its name from a nearby hamlet and train stop along the Orange and Alexandria railroad, … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battles, Campaigns, Cavalry, Civil War Events, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal
Tagged 1st U.S. Cavalry, 1st Virginia Cavalry, 2nd U.S. Dragoons, Alfred Pleasonton, Antietam, Army of Northern Virginia, Army of the Potomac, Battle of Brandy Station, Chancellorsville, First Manassas, Fredericksburg, George Stoneman, Gettysburg Campaign, J.E.B. Stuart, Joseph Hooker, Maj. Henry McClellan, Second Manassas, Seven Days Battles, Stonewall Jackson
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“Their Balaklava”
There are some stories, no matter how heroic, that just do not fit into the standard interpretation of a battle. Take, for instance, the story of the 7th Maine at Antietam. They arrived on the northern end of the battlefield … Continue reading
Civil War Echoes: O Canada!
With the recent controversy involving O Canada in the NBA news, it might be of interest to our readers to note that the song is an echo of the Civil War. The song itself dates from 1880, when it was commissioned … Continue reading
