The American Civil War Heads West: The New Mexico Campaign
During the American Civil War, the conflict was not confined to just the federally recognized states of the time. The war moved west. To territories (such…
Andersonville, The Notorious Confederate PoW Camp In The Civil War
It goes by several names, but there’s no denying the absolute horror that took place in this small location in Georgia. Andersonville and the Andersonville…
The Five Flaws of the Brilliant Civil War General “Stonewall” Jackson
General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest tactical commanders in American military history. While his solid determination to hold…
Undersea Stealth: The First Submarines To Ever Sink Ships – In The American Civil War
The submarines of the United States Civil War were not the first to appear on the sea. The successful use of submersibles dates to Alexander…
Civil War Cannons Retrieved From The Great Pee Dee River, South Carolina
William Lockridge is part of a team that raised three Civil War cannons from the Great Pee Dee River. “I had three children, and it’s…
The Union’s Smallpox Island, Where Men Were Sent To Die
An abandoned state prison deemed unfit for human habitation was resurrected and used to incarcerate Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Alton Prison, situated on…
The Battle of Stoney Creek – A Minor Fight That Changed History
In the early 1800s, two US generals tried to invade Canada. They might have succeeded, too, except for a peculiar handicap – their inability to…
Top 5 Battles Where Fighting Spirit Overcame The Odds
Battles can be lost for a hundred different reasons. Poor numbers, unwise strategy, inferior weapons, the list goes on. But just occasionally, a fighting force…
Battle of the Crater: Disastrous Battle for the Union in the American Civil War
Colonel Delavan Bates waited 27 years to receive his Medal of Honor. He was awarded the prestigious accolade in 1891 for “gallantry in action where…
The Many Lives Of The Harriet Lane,The Ship That Fired The First Shots Of The American Civil War
Late in the day on April 11th, 1861, the ship Nashville was sailing past Charleston harbor. The crew could see a fleet of ships at…
Preserved – The Humble Building Which Was General Lee’s Headquarters at Gettysburg
The Civil War Trust this year bought the building which served as General Robert E. Lee’s headquarters during the civil war Battle of Gettysburg. Only on…
Top 10 True Innovations of the Civil War
You often hear about how the Civil War brought submarines, iron-clad ships, or the telegraph into play, but that’s not exactly true. While they are…