Tag Archives: Bristoe Campaign

Preservation Victory at Bristoe Station

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Great news from our friends at the Civil War Trust! On this, the anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station, the Trust announces more hallowed ground saved at this northern Virginia battlefield. Prince William County’s Historic Preservation Division will be … Continue reading →

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The Last Road North

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

The Last Road North was a long one. The latest book in the Emerging Civil War Series appeared on my porch this week: The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign, 1863 by Rob Orrison and Dan Welch. … Continue reading →

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“me and the bridge is safe”: The Pontoon Bridge at Rappahannock Station

Posted on November 9, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Mike Block As the sun set behind the Blue Ridge Mountains about 5 P.M. on November 7, 1863, the 6th Maine Infantry and 5th Wisconsin Infantry began their climb up a … Continue reading →

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