Tag Archives: Benner’s Hill

Stonewall Jackson at Gettysburg on YouTube

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

We have a special treat for Stonewall Jackson fans next week. Back in August at the Savas Beatie author get-together in Gettysburg, ECW’s Chris Mackowski popped in to offer a talk about “Stonewall Jackson at Gettysburg.” ECW’s friend Cory Lesmeister … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 4/25-5/1/2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Emerging Civil War

Which hill was most crucial to the Federal victory at Gettysburg and why (i.e. Culp’s Hill, Cemetery Hill, etc…)?

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Gettysburg Off the Beaten Path: Benner’s Hill

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Kristopher D. White

Part of a Series. Just east of Gettysburg sits Benner’s Hill, a 574 foot high (458 feet according to the Bachelder map) prominence that overlooks the town of Gettysburg. At the base of this prominence runs Rock Creek, a barrier … Continue reading →

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The Curmudgeon, The Eccentric, and the “Norse God”: How Three Men Impacted the Battle of Gettysburg: Part Nine

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Kristopher D. White

Part nine in a series.  “…a timely diversion…” Everything was seemingly going well for the Confederates on July 1st. Although the Army of Northern Virginia had blundered into the enemy, they had engaged two Federal corps and driven them from … Continue reading →

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