Tag Archives: Col. George Porterfield

Thornsbury Bailey Brown – The First Casualty of Enemy Fire

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Jon-Erik Gilot

First. Last. Only. These words add tremendous weight when attached to a person or event associated with the Civil War. The absolute enormity of the war makes it hard to fathom there being a ‘first,’ a ‘last,’ or an ‘only,’ … Continue reading →

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“The Dreadful Responsibility”: Why George B. McClellan Was the Go-To Guy (part one)

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Jon-Erik Gilot

ECW welcomes back Jon-Erik Gilot (part one of two) I’ve long been fascinated with the early days, weeks, and months of the Civil War. The optimism and unbounded confidence displayed on both sides of the conflict during the spring and … Continue reading →

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