Tag Archives: Kevin Pawlak

“The Conflict’s Most Intriguing Possibilities”

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Chris Mackowski

I knew our new What If book would be popular, but Savas Beatie World Headquarters tells me orders have been pouring in online this past week. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many exclamation points from Ted Savas in … Continue reading →

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The “Emerging Civil War Series” Series: To Hazard All

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Kevin Pawlak

I have always enjoyed tour guides. They’re a useful tool for Civil War historians. I can read it from the comfort of my home and use it later when visiting the sites of a Civil War battle and/or campaign. It … Continue reading →

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Lost Order Found

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

I’ve been putting the final touches on the upcoming ECW What If book, getting ready to ship it off to the printer later this week. Of course, one of the most famous “What Ifs” of the war relates to Robert … Continue reading →

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John Brown Sneak Peak

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

Want a sneak peek at an upcoming title in the Emerging Civil War Series….?

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What If?—Coming Soon!

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

Who among us has not, in the course of his or her Civil War adventures, wondered, “What if…?” It’s a favorite angle of conversation among armchair generals: grab a beer, light up a cigar, and refight the war! I’ve spent … Continue reading →

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What We’ve Learned: A Podcast Conversation

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

In a chat recorded in December 2020, Chris Mackowski, Cecily Nelson Zander, Kevin Pawlak, and Sarah Kay Bierle discussed reflections on the last ten year in personal exploration of history and changes in the history field. From the beginning of … Continue reading →

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ECW on C-SPAN 3: Paige Gibbons Backus

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

ECW returns to C-SPAN 3’s “American History TV” this weekend. The Paige Gibbons Backus’s talk from our 2020 virtual symposium, “A Fight for Life or Death: The Carnage Found in the Medical Field During the Civil War,” debuts on Saturday … Continue reading →

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ECW on C-SPAN: Kevin Pawlak and the 1862 Loudon Valley Campaign

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

C-SPAN 3’s coverage of the 2020 ECW Virtual Symposium continues this weekend. Kevin Pawlak’s talk on the Loudon Valley Campaign of 1862 debuts on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. ET, with a rebroadcast Sunday at 4:00 a.m. The full video will … Continue reading →

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Antietam at ECW’s YouTube Page

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Emerging Civil War has a fantastic collection of Antietam-related content on our YouTube page, including two new Antietam-related videos added this week. First, there’s a four-way conversation between historians Kevin Pawlak, Dan Vermilya, Kris White, and Chris Mackowski that gets … Continue reading →

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Virtual Symposium 2020: The Wake of Antietam

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Today, we’re pleased to share Kevin Pawlak’s talk from the 2020 ECW Virtual Symposium. Kevin’s talk was titled “In the Wake of Antietam: The Loudon Valley Campaign of 1862.” “I enjoy studying the Loudoun Valley Campaign for two main reasons,” … Continue reading →

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