Tag Archives: John Buford

I Am Proud To Be Associated With Such Brave Men: Wesley Merritt, the 2nd U.S. Cavalry and the Brandy Station

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Daniel Davis

One of the things I enjoy the most as a historian is the process. Searching for the pieces and putting the puzzle together through constant analysis, discussion and refinement. Interpretation can turn on a dime.  It can seem like a … Continue reading →

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The Union Cavalry Comes of Age Returns

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Eric J. Wittenberg

I am often asked what’s my favorite of my various books. Inevitably, I answer, “That’s not fair. That’s like asking me to pick a favorite toe.” I wouldn’t undertake the cost, time, or effort to write books if I didn’t … Continue reading →

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“No Time for Dallying”: “Grumble” Jones and the Battle of Brandy Station

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Next weekend marks the Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium. Each year to close out the activities, we have conducted a tour on Sunday of a battlefield which fits the scope of the weekend’s theme. This year, attendees will explore … Continue reading →

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Falling Waters: The Death of Maj. Peter Weber

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Daniel Davis

On July 3, 1863 Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick recklessly ordered one of his brigade commanders, Brig. Gen. Elon Farnsworth, to attack a Confederate position near the southern end of the Gettysburg battlefield. The ground over which Farnsworth had to traverse was … Continue reading →

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The Killer Angels: Soldiers Of Gettysburg – The Stage Play

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

On July 2, 1863, Confederate General Longstreet’s divisions swept toward the left flank of the Union line anchored on Cemetery Ridge and resting precariously in the Peach Orchard, Wheat Field, and Little Round Top. As the story goes, Colonel Chamberlain … Continue reading →

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The Gettysburg Campaign: Cavalry Actions in the Loudoun Valley

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Daniel Welch

The coming week will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the cavalry battles of Aldie, Middleburg, Upperville, all part of the Gettysburg campaign. These fights were particularly important as they were a series of engagements that kept the Federal cavalry from … Continue reading →

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Eric Wittenberg: John Buford’s brilliantly designed tactics

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Eric J. Wittenberg

When Eric Wittenberg’s award-winning book The Devil’s to Pay: John Buford at Gettysburg came out in 2014, it made quite a splash. Eric will be speaking on that subject at the Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge … Continue reading →

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A Yankee Cavalryman Remembers Fleetwood Hill

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on June 9, 1863, Brig. Gen. John Buford’s Union cavalry division crossed the Rappahannock at Beverly Ford and engaged a Confederate brigade under Brig. Gen. William E. “Grumble” Jones. Buford’s horsemen soon gained the upper hand, … Continue reading →

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2017 Emerging Civil War Symposium Schedule of Events

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

We are proud to announce the full schedule of events for the Fourth Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge. We hope that you will join us for this exciting event. Last year’s event sold out, so be sure … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Buford’s Knoll

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Earlier in the week, I took a morning and headed out to the Brandy Station and Kelly’s Ford battlefields. It was quite warm, the hottest day we’ve had so far this year in Virginia. By the time I got back … Continue reading →

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