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Question of the Week: 2/8-2/14/21

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, what was the most important outcome of the military actions and surrenders at Forts Henry and Donelson in February 1862?

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Question of the Week: 2/4-2/10/19

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

The capture of Forts Henry and Donelson by a combined Union army and naval force in February 1862 opened a military path in the western theater and scored a morale victory for the north. In your opinion, what would have … Continue reading →

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Unvexed Waters: Mississippi River Squadron, Part I

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Dwight Hughes

History offers few examples other than the Civil War and Vietnam of extensive operations on inland shallow waters involving specialized classes of war vessels commanded and manned by naval personnel. The struggle for the Mississippi River, the spine of America, … Continue reading →

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