The Galveston Campaigns: Critical Decisions That Defined The Civil War In Texas

Ed's New Book: Decisions of the Galveston Campaigns

Mr. Ed Cotham retired in 2023 as the Chief Investment Officer of the Terry Foundation, the largest private source of scholarships at Texas universities. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Houston, a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Chicago, and a Law Degree from the University of Texas. Ed is an active member of various historical organizations, including the Houston Civil War Round Table, the Civil War Preservation Trust, and the Society of Civil War Historians. He has received several awards for his volunteer service and contributions to preserving Civil War heritage, including the Frank C. Vandiver Award of Merit and the Dan and Marilyn Laney Prize. Ed is also an accomplished author, with notable works such as "Battle on the Bay: the Civil War Struggle for Galveston" and "Sabine Pass: the Confederacy's Thermopylae." With his expertise and passion for history, Ed Cotham is a distinguished figure in the field of Civil War preservation and an engaging history presenter.

[Rexag]

Wonderfully informative....always a standard of excellence.

[herodotus]

Hi Ed... what do you think about Maj. General Hebert's decision to vacate Galveston since it was on a barrier island? Do you think this is similar to Robert E. Lee's decision to remove Confederate defenses along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts to farther inland? Thanks! - Lyle