Tag Archives: John Peck

Lost Opportunities in the Army of the Potomac—A Pair of Examples

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

Army management is a complicated skill in which the personality and temperament of commanders influence the inner workings and culture of the organization. The Union had no army which was as political, and influenced by outside politics, as its primary … Continue reading →

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The Siege of Suffolk (part two)

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

(Part two of two. Click here for part one.) The action at Suffolk was one of those side operations of which there were dozens during the war in all theaters. Unfortunately, this engagement has been overshadowed by that at Chancellorsville, … Continue reading →

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The Siege of Suffolk (part one)

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

(part one of two) Many of us know that the Civil War involved both large and small campaigns. There are the main theaters: Eastern, Western, Trans-Mississippi. We may also consider sub theaters such as the Carolina coast or Mississippi Valley … Continue reading →

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