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NOAA seeks to preserve naval battle site “Graveyard of the Atlantic”; area residents concerned over long term economic effects

Federal officials overseeing the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary off Cape Hatteras, N.C., are seeking to extend their jurisdiction to an area dubbed “The Graveyard of…

10 Surprising Facts About the American Civil War

The American Civil War was fought from April 12th, 1861 to May 9th, 1865 between the Confederate States and the Union. Most believe it was…

5 Flaws That Ruined Stonewall Jackson’s Brilliance

General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest tactical commanders in American military history. Though it was his solid determination…

Jack Hinson: A Civil War Sniper Hell Bent on Revenge

John W. “Jack” Hinson, better known as “Old Jack” to his family, was a prosperous farmer in Stewart County, Tennessee. A non-political man, he opposed…

Watch! First Glimpse of American Civil War Film “The Free State of Jones”

Let’s take a look at the recently released first trailer of the American Civil War movie The Free State of Jones, inspired from true events.…

Top Ten Battles of All Time

Wars start because of power struggles, and while many become forgotten, others change the destinies of entire nations. Still others shape the world we live in,…

The 12 Best Civil War Movies

150 years after its end, the Civil War remains one of the most important events in American history. It has been depicted countless times in…

10 Things You May Not Know About the American Civil War

The American Civil War was fought from April 12th, 1861 to May 9th, 1865 between the Confederate States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,…

Jack Hinson: A Civil War Sniper Hell Bent on Revenge

John W. “Jack” Hinson, better known as “Old Jack” to his family, was a prosperous farmer in Stewart County, Tennessee. A non-political man, he opposed…

Top Ten Battles of All Time

Wars start because of power struggles, and while many become forgotten, others change the destinies of entire nations. Still others shape the world we live in,…

American Civil War – A Tale Of Two Titans: Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant

Every year, Americans take time to remember and honor the fallen heroes of the civil war, a war that transformed America into what it is…

8 Of The Worst Military Leaders In History

There are few figures more inspiring than a great commander. But few disasters are worse than putting the wrong man in charge. Publius Quintilius Varus…