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Artillery: Conclusion

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Just over three weeks ago – on June 8, 2018 – Emerging Civil War called “fire” and exploded artillery history posts on the blog. We seemed to hit the target, giving spotlight to artillery units, commanders, and big guns while … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Parting Shot

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

As we wrap up Emerging Civil War’s 2018 Artillery Series, here’s a historical quote for consideration:

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Artillery: John Pelham – Artilleryman, Gallant Fool, Splendid Boy

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Advancing Union troops were convinced a full battery raked their flank as they moved toward the Confederate position at Prospect Hill near Fredericksburg. Multiple Union batteries opened fire from Stafford Heights, trying to drive out the artillerymen delaying General Meade’s … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: The Historic Artillery Battery at Virginia Military Institute

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

There are many battlefields and historic sites to visit to study the creation, use, and preservation of artillery pieces. For today’s Weekender post (keeping with the artillery series theme), we’ll journey away from the battlefields to a location where young … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Old Garibaldi – A Most Unusual Cannon

Posted on June 28, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back guest author Jon-Erik Gilot One of the more visible reminders of the Civil War – even for those of us far removed from the battlefields – are the cannons dotting our city parks, cemeteries, and … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Last Stand at Sailor’s Creek

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

During the Appomattox Campaign, some Confederate heavy artillery battalions fought as infantry since they didn’t have their big guns. This article from the ECW Archives shares details of their last stand and final moments. Written by Lee White and first … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Henry J. Hunt, Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

From Little Round Top, Henry J. Hunt – Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac – observed the opening shots of the Confederate artillery barrage near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 3, 1863. From his vantage point gained during … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Primary Source – Practical Hints For Pointing

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Here’s an section from Instructions for Field Artillery (1860). Found in the chapter on “pointing and range,” this excerpt gives tips for aiming cannons and using projectiles effectively in battlefield situations, particularly against cavalry. These paragraphs give an example of … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Big Guns at Pulaski

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dwight Hughes

“From the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the annihilating fire from Little Round Top against Pickett’s men and the months of bombardment at Petersburg, artillery played a role not really seen in American experience before the Civil War,” wrote … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 6/25-7/1/18

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, what is the most iconic artillery line or single cannon either on a battlefield today or in a Civil War photograph?

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