Tag Archives: Rush C. Hawkins

The Hawkins’ Zouaves at Antietam

Posted on March 25, 2021 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author Tyler Dicembrino… Miller’s Cornfield, Dunker Church, the Bloody Lane, West Woods, and the Burnside Bridge are all synonymous with the Battle of Antietam, but many forget the final assault on Harpers Ferry Road. It … Continue reading →

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Prisoner of War or Constructive Deserter?

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Dwight Hughes

It pays to read the (often lengthy) footnotes when researching first-person accounts in the venerable Battles and Leaders of the Civil War. Seemingly minor vignettes can speak to big issues. An article by Colonel Rush C. Hawkins describing his service … Continue reading →

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