Tag Archives: Korean War

The Seniormost Deaths

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Chris Kolakowski

Today in 1862, Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was mortally wounded at the head of his troops during the Battle of Shiloh (or Pittsburg Landing). A plaque on the battlefield, placed by the War Department shortly after the park’s founding, … Continue reading →

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The Most Terrible Battles

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Chris Kolakowski

The Duke of Wellington famously said “nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won.” Battles are inherently destructive events, and they leave their scars on landscapes, places, and participants long after the engagement ends. … Continue reading →

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“They Fought Because They Would Not Be Slaves”

Posted on July 22, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Revolutionary War Wednesday and Emerging Revolutionary War is pleased to welcome guest historian Mark Maloy this week.  African-Americans fought for the Americans during the Revolutionary War, right?  Many of us remember learning about Crispus Attucks dying during the Boston Massacre … Continue reading →

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