Tag Archives: Fort Harrison

A Lost Opportunity: Fort Harrison

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Doug Crenshaw

During the summer of 1864, Union General U. S. Grant made several attempts to break Lee’s lines by attacking both sides of the James River, hoping to stretch the Confederates to the breaking point. In July, he sent troops to … Continue reading →

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Fort Harrison Trail Map

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Edward S. Alexander

One hundred and fifty four years ago, Union soldiers clambered over the earthen walls of Richmond’s outer defense line. The Army of the James succeeding in capturing Fort Harrison but suffered heavy losses in the assault, particularly among its leadership. … Continue reading →

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Preservation Groups: The Richmond Battlefields Association

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Doug Crenshaw

I recently had the opportunity to talk to Bernie Fisher, president of the RBA about the history and accomplishments of the local preservation organization. The RBA was established in 2001. Julie and Bob Krick provided the spark as a small … Continue reading →

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The Best Missed Opportunity at Richmond

Posted on January 11, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

We are pleased to welcome back guest author Doug Crenshaw, who continues to look at communications mishaps during the campaigns for Richmond. Today, he turns to 1864. As they peered over the walls of Fort Harrison, Confederate soldiers witnessed an … Continue reading →

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He Had Won for Himself an Honorable Name: Brig. Gen. John Chambliss’ Untimely Death

Posted on August 20, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back author Jimmy Price The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign witnessed many dark days for the Army of Northern Virginia, but one that has received scant attention is August 16, 1864. On that day, Lee’s army lost … Continue reading →

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The Real War that Never Got into the Books: Operations North of the James River, July-October 1864

Posted on May 7, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome guest author Jimmy Price Part One in a Series. What if I was to tell you that a series of desperate battles was fought on the footsteps of the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia? … Continue reading →

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