7 Medical Innovations Brought About By The American Civil War
During the American Civil War, technology moved at a rapid pace. A war fought on America’s soil was the perfect breeding ground for innovations, particularly…
Five “A- List” Battles of the American Civil War – The Most Decisive Battles Of The War
According to the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission (CWSA), the many battles fought during the American Civil War can be categorized according to how significant…
The Response From Overseas To The American Civil War
By the beginning of the American Civil War, the United States was a little more than 50 years of age. They had started to develop relationships…
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…