The Civil War Battle of Belmont, fought on November 7, 1861, marked a significant, albeit indecisive, early engagement in the […]
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Fort Clinch: Unveiling Florida’s Enduring Legacy of Coastal Defense and Civil War History
Standing sentinel on the northernmost tip of Amelia Island, Fort Clinch represents a pivotal chapter in Florida’s rich military history. […]
On the March: The Daily Life of Civil War Soldiers
For the average combatant, life as a Civil War soldier on the march was a relentless cycle of anticipation, hardship, […]
The “Gettysburg of the West”: How the Battle of Glorieta Pass Sealed the Confederacy’s Fate
The Battle of Glorieta Pass stands as a pivotal, yet often overlooked, engagement of the American Civil War, critically shaping […]
Unraveling Price’s Raid: The Confederacy’s Last Stand West of the Mississippi
The fall of 1864 witnessed one of the final, desperate gambits of the Confederacy in the Trans-Mississippi Theater: Price’s Raid. […]
Missouri’s Fiery Dawn: Unraveling the Camp Jackson Affair of 1861
The Civil War ignited a powder keg of division across the United States, and nowhere was this more evident than […]
The Bermuda Hundred Campaign of the Civil War in Virginia
The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, a pivotal series of engagements during the American Civil War, unfolded in May 1864 near Richmond, […]
General Order No. 11: Missouri’s Forced Evacuation During the Civil War
In the tumultuous landscape of the American Civil War, General Order No. 11 stands as a stark testament to the […]
The Battle of Champion Hill: Grant’s Decisive Vicksburg Victory
Known also as the Battle of Baker’s Creek, The Battle of Champion Hill stands as the most pivotal land engagement […]
Forgotten Frontier: Unearthing the Story of Fort Belmont, Kansas
Nestled in the turbulent Kansas frontier of the 1860s, Fort Belmont served as a vital, albeit temporary, bulwark against the […]
The Unforgettable Echo: How Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Redefined America’s Purpose
On November 19, 1863, amidst the somber fields of Pennsylvania, President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the most powerful and […]
Beyond Bloody Bill: Unearthing the Violent Legacy of Jim Anderson, Civil War Guerrilla and Infamous Outlaw
The story of William “Bloody Bill” Anderson, the infamous Civil War guerrilla, is well-known, but often overshadowed is the equally […]