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On The March: General Barlow & “Cowards, Stragglers and Shirkers”

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Mentioning Union General Francis C. Barlow gets a variety of reactions in the in-person setting or in virtual space. Over the years, I’ve made mental notes of the typical responses: Something about Barlow’s debacle at Gettysburg on Day 1 Some … Continue reading →

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Saving General Thomas’ Rations

Posted on December 14, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author Andrew Miller A general needs his rations like any soldier in the army. Even more important is maintaining a well fed staff as they perform innumerable duties to guarantee that the general’s orders are … Continue reading →

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