Tag Archives: Question of the Week

Question of the Week: 5/25-5/31/20

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

It’s Memorial Day and a day many of us traditionally visit cemeteries to leave flags, flowers, or just pause to remember… Is there a Civil War cemetery that has special meaning to you? Which one and why?

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Question of the Week: 5/18-5/24/2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s give those regimental or staff officers some attention this week… Who is your favorite Civil War officer who did not promote to general during his lifetime? Why?

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Question of the Week: 5/11-5/17/20

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

We keep hearing that many folks are reading more this spring and building their library collections. What Civil War book[s] are you reading these days?

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Question of the Week: 5/4-5/10/20

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

We had such great response last week with the question about brigades, let’s do regiments next. What’s your favorite Civil War regiment? Why?

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Question of the Week: 4/27-5/3/20

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

It’s been a while since we’ve asked this question and it’s always a fun one… What’s your favorite brigade in Civil War?

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Question of the Week: 4/20-4/26/20

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s hear some true stories… Have you come across a mystery Civil War artifact in your research or a museum collection? Have you discovered what it was?

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Question of the Week: 4/13-4/19/20

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

One week on the calendar—April 9-16. Any year between 1861 and 1865. In your opinion what is the single key event that happened within those days and year choices?

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Question of the Week: 4/6-4/12/20

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

It’s the anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. In your opinion, who was the best commander at that battle? Why?

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Question of the Week: 3/30-4/5/20

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Let’s talk about supply officers and logistics… Who was the best supply officer during the Civil War? Why or best example?  

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Question of the Week: 3/23-3/29/20

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Many of us are staying home at this time out of necessity or precaution, so if you had to get quarantined for a couple weeks with a person from the Civil War era, who would you choose? Why?

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