Tag Archives: John Pope

Assessing the Enemy: James Longstreet and John Pope at Second Bull Run

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Cecily Nelson Zander

Union general John Pope’s decision-making during the campaign of Second Bull Run has been justly scrutinized by historians and armchair generals alike. In large part this scrutiny has stemmed from Pope’s bombast upon his arrival in Virginia and his failure … Continue reading →

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Jubal Early’s Charmed Existence in the Summer of 1862

Posted on July 21, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes guest author Chris Bryan Brigadier General Jubal Early, and his brigade, faced tight spots on numerous battlefields in August and September 1862. These events occurred during a period when the brigade also fought at Kettle Run, Groveton, and … Continue reading →

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Henry Hunt Reflects on the Battle of Chancellorsville

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Kevin Pawlak

Chancellorsville was a black eye for the Army of the Potomac. But while it no doubt marked the beginning of the end of Joseph Hooker’s stint as army commander, it did not sour the desire for victory among the army’s … Continue reading →

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Symposium Spotlight: Books, Books, Books Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

This week our Symposium Spotlight will get you excited about a summer reading list. In part one of this series, our presenters have suggested works that will get you prepared for this year’s theme “Fallen Leaders of the Civil War.” … Continue reading →

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Symposium Spotlight: John Pope

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Now that you have had a chance to learn more about our presenters for the Seventh Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium, over the coming weeks we will be introducing you to their topics on this year’s theme, Fallen Leaders. First … Continue reading →

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Pope’s “Headquarters in the Saddle.” Sort of…

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Kevin Pawlak

“Headquarters in the Saddle.” For a man that uttered many phrases that often make him the main course of mockery for Civil War historians, John Pope’s infamous dateline certainly receives its fair share of jokes. It did too in 1862. … Continue reading →

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From West to East – John Pope and Counter-Insurgency, Part II

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Kristen Pawlak

(Part II in a series) In June 1862, John Pope assumed command of the Eastern Theater’s newest army made up of disparate forces – the Army of Virginia. Unfortunately, Pope’s strong ego and dislike for the Army of the Potomac’s … Continue reading →

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From West to East – John Pope and Counter-Insurgency, Part I

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Kristen Pawlak

“I have come to you from the West,” declared Major General John Pope, as he addressed his new Army of Virginia. The new commander continued, “we have always seen the backs of our enemies; from an army whose business it … Continue reading →

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Voices of the Maryland Campaign: September 2, 1862

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Kevin Pawlak

Remnants of the crushed Army of Virginia, together with pieces of the Army of the Potomac, came reeling into the defenses of Washington following the stinging defeat they just received on the plains of Manassas on August 30.  Fresh off … Continue reading →

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“I Intend to Make the Yankees Pay”: The Raid at Catlett’s Station

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Daniel Davis

Part three in a series. You may read part one here and part two here. Two days after the embarrassment at Verdiersville, Stuart pushed his cavalry across the Rapidan. He accompanied the newly arrived brigade of Brig. Gen. Beverly Robertson through Stevensburg. The … Continue reading →

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