Tag Archives: Leadership

“My Responsibility For These Men”: A Leadership Letter from Petersburg

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain has received criticism in recent decades for some of his writings which have been questioned for accuracy, purpose, and perspective. As a professor, educator, and gifted writer, Chamberlain seemed to seek a refuge in post-war writings – … Continue reading →

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The Next Stonewall? Ewell and the Second Battle of Winchester, Part 1

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Richard S. Ewell may be one of the Confederacy’s overlooked and overshadowed infantry corps commanders. By the time he took over the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, there were big boots to fill; following in “Stonewall” Jackson’s footsteps was … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 4/29-5/5/19

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Robert E. Lee has been a trending topic on the Internet recently and there’s been a lot of discussion on social media about his life and memory. Let’s have a civilized moment and context… In your opinion, what makes a … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 3/18-3/24/19

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Who is your favorite commander that fought in both eastern and western theaters of the Civil War? Why?

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Symposium Fallout: Is Leading from the Front All that Bad?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Kevin Pawlak

This weekend’s symposium gave me a lot to think about on my drive home from the Jackson Shrine on Sunday. The thought bubbles did not stop popping up when I got home either. There was a lot to think about … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 7/2-7/8/18

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, which general – Union or Confederate – made the most difference during the Battle of Gettysburg? Why?

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Question of the Week: 2/12-2/18/18

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Today is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday! In your opinion, what character quality or actions made Lincoln one of the most remembered and honored presidents in U.S. History?

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Energizing Civil War Roundtables

Posted on December 21, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

ECW is pleased to welcome Wally Rueckel, co-founder and past president, and Mike Powell, current president and program chair, of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table (BCWRT) in Southport, North Carolina. (Read ECW’s profile on the roundtable here.) For several years, many … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 7/17-7/23/17

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Last week we asked if you thought there was a “textbook perfect” campaign. This time let’s reverse the question: Which Civil War campaign seems least effective or most disastrous to you? Why?

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President Abraham Lincoln’s Message to Special Session of Congress, July 4, 1861

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Todd Arrington

Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: Having been convened on an extraordinary occasion, as authorized by the Constitution, your attention is not called to any ordinary subject of legislation. At the beginning of the present Presidential term, four … Continue reading →

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