Tag Archives: Gordon Rhea

Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and Reconstruction

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

One of the things I love most about the Civil War community is that books are such a major part of our overall culture. I love a good book, and love the fact that so many people around me love … Continue reading →

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The 2021 ECW Symposium–Happy 10th Birthday!

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

What a birthday celebration ECW had over the weekend to celebrate our tenth year. Thank you to everyone who showed up to make our Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge such a success. For those who weren’t able to … Continue reading →

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Gordon Rhea’s Forthcoming Book – Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and Reconstruction

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

Perhaps Gordon C. Rhea’s award-winning books about the Overland Campaign line a shelf in your library. Perhaps you’ve been on a tour to see the places he’s written about. Perhaps you’re counting down the days until the ECW Symposium in … Continue reading →

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Writing from the Trans-Mississippi Theatre

Posted on October 26, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author Nathan Provost “How can I trust your work if you have not visited the battlefield?” “Why have you not visited the battlefield?” “Why don’t you study the battles of the Trans-Mississippi?” These are all … Continue reading →

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Lee’s Last Great Field Victory: A Reassessment of Cold Harbor

Posted on June 3, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes guest author Nathan Provost. On June 3, 1864, Federal soldiers waited anxiously to assault the seven-mile-long Confederate line near Mechanicsville, Virginia. The largest engagement of the battle of Cold Harbor was about to take place. Unbeknownst to them, … Continue reading →

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From Spotsylvania’s Eastern Front

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

155 years ago this evening, Ulysses S. Grant began his withdrawal from Spotsylvania Court House, swinging once more around Lee’s right flank, moving south. To recap the anniversary of the two-week battle, I want to share a project I did … Continue reading →

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A Word on Behalf of Myer’s Hill on the 155th Anniversary

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

Happy “Myer’s Hill Day!” Today, May 14, was the anniversary of action 155 years ago at Spotsylvania Court House on the southeast edge of the battlefield. The highest ground in the area, Myer’s Hill became the scene of back-and-forth fighting. … Continue reading →

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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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Rhea’s On to Petersburg Chosen for ECW Book Award

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Emerging Civil War (ECW) has selected On to Petersburg: Grant and Lee, June 4-15, 1864 by Gordon Rhea as the recipient of its book award for this year. “On to Petersburg represents the worthy culmination of twenty years of outstandingly … Continue reading →

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Review: On to Petersburg by Gordon Rhea

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Chris Mackowski

Back in September, I mentioned how excited I was about the arrival of Gordon Rhea’s book On to Petersburg: Grant and Lee, June 4-15, 1864. In October, my colleague Edward Alexander posted his thoughts about the book, situating it the … Continue reading →

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