Tag Archives: Command

The Decision to Attach William F. Smith to the Army of the James

Posted on January 5, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back guest author Sean Michael Chick Major General William Farrar Smith is one of the Civil War’s most controversial commanders. He was twice removed from command. He was once considered for an army command. He was … Continue reading →

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Following Orders: from “your Obd’t Servant” to SMEAC and METT-T

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Dave Powell

The Battle of Gettysburg has produced no end of enduring controversies, discussions, and disputes. Recently, on one of the Facebook sites devoted to exploring that battle, one such discussion surfaced yet again. This time the question was about J.E.B. Stuart, … Continue reading →

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