Tag Archives: Battles

Question of the Week: 7/17-7/23/17

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Last week we asked if you thought there was a “textbook perfect” campaign. This time let’s reverse the question: Which Civil War campaign seems least effective or most disastrous to you? Why?

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Question of the Week: 7/10-7/16/17

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

Is there a Civil War campaign that seems “textbook perfect” to you? Why?

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Question of the Week: 5/8-5/14/17

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

In your opinion, what are the most famous last words uttered during the Civil War?

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Question of the Week: 5/1-5/7/17

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

With battle anniversaries for Chancellorsville, Second Fredericksburg, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House here or just around the calendar corner, we’re wondering if you have a favorite battlefield to visit from that list? If so, why?

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A Matter of Tactics revisited: 1815 vs. 1863 (Part two of a series)

Posted on July 18, 2015 by

On June 18, Europe celebrated the 200th anniversary of Waterloo, one of the most decisive engagements in history. 5,000 reenactors recreated the event, and it garnered a great deal of attention on the web. On July 1-3, here in the … Continue reading →

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