Tag Archives: artillery

Artillery: What’s On The Series Header?

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Have you identified the location of the cannon featured on the header image for the Artillery Series? Today, we’ll reveal the location…

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Artillery: “As Though an Earthquake”: The Guns of Malvern Hill

Posted on June 18, 2018 by dcrenshawjr

George McClellan’s army was escaping! Dangerously exposed to enemy attacks, over 100,000 men, 280 guns, thousands of wagons, large numbers of wounded, and even a massive herd of beef were attempting to move safely to a new base on the … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 6/18-6/24/18

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, what are the top three Civil War battles where artillery made significant difference in the outcome?

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Artillery: Off The Beaten Path At Gettysburg

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We looked through the ECW archives for some more artillery articles and found this one by Kristopher White from 2015. If you’re planning a trip to Gettysburg soon or interested in the Gettysburg history, it’s the perfect one to read. … Continue reading →

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Artillery: More Resources…

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Interested in artillery and looking for even more resources? We’ve rounded up a few articles from other history websites to feed your fascination. Don’t worry! Emerging Civil War’s Series will continue for at least another week. We just like to … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Anchoring the Line at Stones River

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Chris Kolakowski

The Battle of Stones River (December 31, 1862 – January 2, 1863) is known as a significant moment for Federal artillery. Most accounts focus on the 57 guns overlooking McFadden’s Ford on January 2, 1863. But a cluster of Federal … Continue reading →

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Artillery: Chickamauga – “The terrible roar of artillery . . .”

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Dave Powell

When one thinks of effective artillery use in a Civil War Battle, Chickamauga doesn’t leap immediately into the forefront. Certainly Gettysburg or Malvern Hill take those honors. Or Antietam, remembered by the Confederates as “Artillery Hell.” But not Chickamauga – … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 6/11-6/17/18

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Do you have a favorite artillery commander from the Civil War? Tell us a little about him and why he’s your favorite!

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Artillery: An Introduction

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Cannons sit as quiet markers on battlefields, often causing us to underestimate their force when the conflicts raged. Now, it’s time to refocus on their firepower and gain a better appreciation for the artillery during the Civil War. At Emerging … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Vicksburg, Day 3 (part two)

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

part of a series For most of the day on Thursday, we concentrated on sites in Vicksburg National Military Park. Here’s a little promo Kris shot. And here’s an introductory piece we did about artillery, featuring Parker Hills and the … Continue reading →

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