Tag Archives: forts

ECW Weekender: Forts Footage from the ECW YouTube Page

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Emerging Civil War

We have forts on the brain this month, so if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, how about a video tour of some of our favorite forts? We have a ton of fort footage on the Emerging Civil … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 2/7-2/13/22

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Emerging Civil War

How many Civil War forts (or fort sites) have you visited? Do you have a favorite?

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Question of the Week: 8/24-8/30/20

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s head for the seaside… In your opinion, which seacoast or coastal harbor fort was most important during the Civil War? Why?

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Army Posts Since 1860

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Chris Kolakowski

The names of U.S. Army posts are in the news of late. In an effort to inform the debate, here is some information about how the names and current situation came about, as expressed in three maps.

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The Irascible William Lear

Posted on March 14, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes back guest author Frank Jastrzembski Superintendent Sylvanus Thayer stressed the importance of conduct to young cadets studying at the U.S. Military Academy during his sixteen years in this position, emphasizing that they should not only become well-versed in the … Continue reading →

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