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A Poet’s Perspective: On Stonewall Jackson’s Death
“I have always desired to die on Sunday.” — General Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. On May 2, 1863, shots rang out from the 18th North Carolina line in the woods at Chancellorsville. Unbeknownst to the soldiers at the time, they were … Continue reading
“Six Days in September”: Author Alexander Rossino Adds His Voice
I interviewed Ted Savas, publisher of Alexander Rossino’s fiction work Six Days in September. At that time Alex Rossino graciously offered the opportunity for an interview. Time is a slippery fish, and sometimes it gets away from me, but finally, I … Continue reading
Facebook LIVE for the 155th Anniversary of Stonewall Jackson’s Death
Don’t forget, we wrap up our 155th anniversary commemoration of the battle of Chancellorsville with the American Battlefield Trust today. Join us throughout the day for a series of Facebook LIVE events as we trace the last days of Stonewall … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Civil War
Tagged American Battlefield Trust, Civil War Trust, Stonewall Jackson
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James Keith Boswell Remembered
May 3, 1863. The day had dawned with a promise of battle, and Confederate General Robert E. Lee sent Jedidiah Hotchkiss with a message to General J.E.B. Stuart. Hotchkiss rode along a familiar route, one he had traversed in the … Continue reading
When Stonewall Said “No”
At the beginning of 1863, James Keith Boswell – Chief of Engineers for the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia – had a dilemma. He was desperately in love, but didn’t know if his sweetheart really loved him. He absolutely … Continue reading
Year In Review 2017: #10
It’s a tradition at ECW to countdown to our most-read blog post of the year as we review the closing year. We’ll begin today with 2017’s #10 blog post.
Christmas in the Cavalry
As 1862 faded into memory, Christmas approached for the horse soldiers in the Army of Northern Virginia and Army of the Potomac. Camped in the Rappahannock River Valley following the Battle of Fredericksburg, their experiences that holiday varied from one … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Cavalry, Common Soldier, Holidays, Primary Sources
Tagged 1st Rhode Island Cavalry, 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, 6th New York Cavalry, 6th U.S. Cavalry, 8th Illinois Cavalry, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry, David Clendennin, First Battle of Hartwood Church, Moss Neck, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Wade Hampton, William W. Averell
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Seven Pines and Seven Days: Robert E. Lee Replaces “Old Joe” Johnston (part three)
(part three of three) On the morning of June 29, Robert E. Lee was faced with an opportunity few commanders ever have. His enemy, with 100,000 men, hundreds of guns, and thousands of wagons, was retreating across his front. McClellan … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battles, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged A.P. Hill, Benjamin Huger, Chickahominy River, D.H. Hill, George B. McClellan, Glendale, John Magruder, Lewis Armistead, Malvern Hill, Robert E. Lee, Savage Station, Seven Days, Seven-pines-seven-days-series, Stonewall Jackson, Theophilus Holmes, Turning Points of the American Civil War, Turning-Points-Series, White Oak Swamp
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Seven Pines and Seven Days: Robert E. Lee Replaces “Old Joe” Johnston (part two)
(part two of three) Robert E. Lee’s first actions as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia were to instill discipline and to construct earthworks around the city. He was quickly derided for this in the press and in the … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battles, Leadership--Confederate
Tagged A.P. Hill, Beaver Dam Creek, D.H. Hill, Gaines Mill, George B. McClellan, High Meadows, James Longstreet, Joseph C. Ives, Porter Alexander, Robert E. Lee, Seven Days, Seven-pines-seven-days-series, Stonewall Jackson, Stuart's ride around McClellan, Turning Points of the American Civil War, Turning-Points-Series
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