Chris Mackowski, Author at HistoryNet

Confederates repeatedly turned back Federal attacks on their Vicksburg trenches in May 1863, prompting Grant to lay siege to the city. (Library of Congress)

What If Robert E. Lee Had Sent Troops to Vicksburg?

by Chris Mackowski10/7/20216/16/2022

Why exactly was Robert E. Lee so opposed to sending help to Mississippi in 1863?

How the Sites of Stonewall Jackson’s Wounding and Death Became Tourist Attractions

by Chris Mackowski11/12/20194/19/2022

Stonewall’s Greatest Joy

by Chris Mackowski6/13/201710/4/2017

Mystery in the Wilderness: Where is Stonewall’s Arm?

by Chris Mackowski5/2/20175/11/2017

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The Mystery of Stonewall Jackson’s Arm

by Chris Mackowski7/22/20154/24/2017