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Exchanging a Saber for a Cane: The Case of Colonel Charles Augustus May
In 1861, over 250 U.S. Army officers resigned their commissions. The majority joined the rebellion, while a few remained loyal to the Union. Nineteen officers (seven percent) didn’t serve on either side. The choice was not so simple for these … Continue reading
“A Tremendous Little Man” – Newton Schleich in the Civil War
Emerging Civil War welcomes back guest author Jon-Erik Gilot Generally speaking, political generals during the Civil War were a mixed bag. Some would thrive in the military hierarchy while others could make life hard on their superiors as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership--Federal, Personalities
Tagged 3rd Ohio, 4th Ohio, 61st Ohio, Alexander Schimmelfennig, Cheat Mountain, Department of Ohio, Freedman's Ford, General James Longstreet, George B. McClellan, lawyer, Middle Fork Bridge, newton schleich, Ohio, Ohio militia, political general, politician, resignation, Stephen J. McGroarty, Sulpher Springs, Waterloo Bridge
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Question of the Week: 1/30-2/5/17
On January 31, 1862, General “Stonewall” Jackson signed a letter requesting to return to Virginia Military Institute or offering to submit his resignation. The message was prompted by orders for Jackson to return a complaining subordinate to the headquarters city, … Continue reading
