Tag Archives: Emory Upton

Upton’s Attack at Spotsylvania: Modern Trail Map

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Edward S. Alexander

I can safely speak for the Virginia cabal of Emerging Civil War that we are big fans of Emory Upton. An influential military tactician, he is probably best known for his assault on the western face of the mule shoe … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: The Last Battle

Posted on April 26, 2019 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back guest author Joe Mieczkowski While driving through Georgia recently, I happened upon an historical marker declaring that the final land battle of the Civil War occurred in Columbus on April 16, 1865. Here, a little-known … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Cavalry Tactic: How Technology Drove Change (Part Eight)

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Eric J. Wittenberg

(conclusion to a series) Young Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson, a member of the West Point class of 1861 who was known as Harry to his family and friends, commanded the Cavalry Corps of the Military Division of the Mississippi, … Continue reading →

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Upton’s Attack Plain

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Chris Mackowski
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Breaking Preservation News: CVBT to Expand the Story of Spotsylvania Court House with Newest Battlefield Acquisition

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We are excited to share some “breaking news” from our friends at the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust, who have just announced a major new effort at Spotsylvania Court House: While the 1864 battle of Spotsylvania Court House is best known … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Emory Upton: Misunderstood Reformer”

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Ryan Quint

Book Review by Emerging Civil War’s Derek Maxfield   In the small Upstate New York city of Batavia, there are no historic heroes bigger than Emory Upton.  You need look no farther than the larger than life statue honoring him … Continue reading →

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Preservation News: June 1, 1864 at Cold Harbor

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Recently the Civil War Trust announced an effort to preserve land related to the June 1, 1864 fighting at Cold Harbor. This combat has often been overshadowed by the Union assault which took place there on June 3. Cold Harbor … Continue reading →

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Struck by a Fired Ramrod, Part 1: Delayed Mortal Wounding at Spotsylvania’s Bloody Angle

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Edward S. Alexander

“This has been a Sabbath to me,” confessed Surgeon George T. Stevens to his wife, Harriet, in a letter written Thursday evening, August 4, 1864. “No day since the campaign commenced last May has seemed like Sabbath before, but this … Continue reading →

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Upton’s Attack, 2017

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Chris Mackowski
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Remembering Emory Upton

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Daniel Davis

What is it that attracts us to particular individuals of the past? I think the answer varies from person to person. We all have people who we tend to gravitate towards in our studies. For readers of this blog, friends … Continue reading →

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