Tag Archives: General Grant

Primary Sources: Thoughts and Favorites

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Chris Kolakowski

A primary source is defined as one produced by an eyewitness to an event offering their recollections. Some primary sources provide just basic facts with limited additional details. Other sources, like battle reports, provide more details but often offer little … Continue reading →

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“To save the further effusion of blood”: Major General John S. Bowen and the Surrender of Vicksburg

Posted on July 9, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back guest author Kristen M. Pawlak On July 3, 1863, Major General John S. Bowen and Lieutenant Colonel Louis Montgomery entered the Union siege lines surrounding Vicksburg to deliver a message from Army of Mississippi Lieutenant … Continue reading →

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“Grant” by Ron Chernow – A Review

Posted on May 14, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author James F. Epperson Many compelling tales come out of the history of the American Civil War. One of the most interesting is the story of the slouchy Ohio-born tanner’s son who progressed from leather-goods store … Continue reading →

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The Turkish Grant

Posted on April 10, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back Frank Jastrzembski In May 1897, the eminent Major General Nelson A. Miles departed from the United States to observe the Greek and Ottoman armies at war. The 57-year-old Miles was almost boyish in his enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 4/10-4/16/17

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, who was the best battlefield commander at the Battle of Shiloh? Why?

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