Tag Archives: Battle of Chickamauga

The Bullard Boys – Tragedy For A Mississippi Family

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Sheritta Bitikofer

A closer examination of a single family during the war can sometimes reveal much about the universal struggles and hardships of the average soldier and civilian. One family was the recipient of a letter written by one new volunteer of … Continue reading →

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The Iron Brigade of the Cumberland at Chickamauga (Part Two of Two)

Posted on September 19, 2021 by David T. Dixon

The anonymous author of the pamphlet Willich at Chickamauga continues with the resumption of the battle on September 20, 1863: What a glorious morning ushers in this Sunday, Sept. 20th, 1863, and shines as fair a sun as ever gladdened this hemisphere. … Continue reading →

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Podcast Additional Resources: “Chickamauga: Confederate Leadership”

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

In the latest episode of the ECW Podcast, Dave Powell talked about Confederate leadership during the Battle of Chickamauga. This episode is a companion to his discussion on Union leadership a couple weeks earlier. (This podcast is available to ECW … Continue reading →

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ECW Podcast “Chickamauga: Confederate Leadership” Is Now Available

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Earlier this month, the ECW podcast featured a discussion about Federal leadership at the Battle of Chickamauga. Today, Dave Powell returns to share about Confederate leadership triumph and challenges in one of the great battles in the western theater. This … Continue reading →

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Podcast Additional Resources: “Chickamauga: Federal Leadership”

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Last week on the ECW Podcast, Dave Powell shared his insight on Federal leadership during the Battle of Chickamauga. A respected-researcher and prolific author on this battle, Dave’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. (This podcast is available … Continue reading →

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Podcast Additional Resources: “Decisions at Chickamauga”

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Dave Powell has written volumes – literally – about the Battle of Chickamauga. Here are a few resources related to last week’s ECW Podcast episode that you won’t want to miss. Did you have a chance to hear the battle … Continue reading →

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ECW Podcast “Decisions at Chickamauga” Is Now Available

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Ready to head into the Western Theater of the Civil War? The newest ECW Podcast will take you on a journey through an important battle and leadership moments. Award-winning ECW Historian Dave Powell joins Chris Mackowski and Dan Welch for … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Legacy: Simon Bolivar Buckner Sr. and Jr.

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Chris Kolakowski

On January 8, 1914, Simon Bolivar Buckner died. He was the last surviving Confederate lieutenant general, and was buried in Frankfort, Kentucky’s cemetery with considerable ceremony. Born in 1823, in Munfordville, Kentucky, he was named in honor of Simon Bolivar, … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 9/17-9/23/18

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

This week it will be 155 years since the Battle of Chickamauga. Do you have a favorite officer from that battle? Why do you admire his leadership?

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McCook and the Czar

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Chris Kolakowski

100 years ago last night, Czar Nicholas II and his family were killed by the Bolsheviks near Ekaterinburg, Russia. This was the end of the Romanov Dynasty, which had ruled Russia since 1613. The US representative to Nicholas II’s coronation … Continue reading →

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