Valley Campaign
Spring 1862 Jackson’s Valley Campaign earned General ‘Stonewall’ Jackson his metal during his historic campaign in the Shenandoah Valley region of the United States. What he accomplished, in a military...
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Vicksburg
May 25th – July 4th 1863 The battles of the Vicksburg campaign were some of the fiercest and long lasting of the war. This was to be the last of the western fortresses on the Mississippi to be taken at...
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Whitworth
The Whitworth cannon was a Civil War artillery piece that was imported from England by both sides during the Civil War. Only the South actually used this gun during the war however. It was a rifled...
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Wilderness Campaign
May – June 1864 The Wilderness Campaign saw General Lee outnumbered and overwhelmed, he knew that the outcome of the battles to come, were certainly in doubt. His army had fought gallantly and without...
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William Quantrill
(1837-1865) William Quantrill fought in the border war between Kansas and Missouri. It was a long and heated affair. He and his followers would make sure that the border-war would culminate in a...
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William Seward
(1801-1872) William Seward was the definition of a true American diplomat. From the purchase of the great state of Alaska from Russia in 1867, to the spreading of the American-way into the island of...
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William Tecumseh Sherman
(1820-1891) William Tecumseh Sherman was a Civil War general who is best remembered for his military tactical ability but also his “scorched earth” policy in the Civil War. In the course of the modern...
View ArticleWilson’s Creek
August 10th 1861 The Battle of Wilson’s Creek was one of the minor engagements of the Civil War that sent a clear message to both parties. This would not be over anytime soon. The Confederates were...
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Winfield Scott Hancock
(1824-1886) Winfield Scott Hancock had a well-earned nickname. “Superb”. A name that although was only one word, perfectly described this leader, this man. Winfield Scott Hancock was a Union commander...
View ArticleZouaves
The Zouaves were the fighting men of one of the most interesting and finely tuned fighting units of the Civil War. Compared to any other unit in the war, regardless of the side, Yankee or Rebel, hands...
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Charleston Harbor
Charleston Harbor South Carolina is where the American Civil War started. Three main forts controlled access to the harbor and the city of Charleston. The forts were commanded by Colonel John Gardner....
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Fort Pickens
Fort Pickens protects Pensacola Bay and the navy yard in the state of Florida. Fort Barrancas, the Barrancas barracks and Fort McRee also protect Pensacola Bay however Fort Pickens is the biggest and...
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Fort Taylor
Fort Taylor is a United States fortification located in Key West in the Florida Keys. It was located within the Department of Florida under overall command of Colonel Harvey Brown who’s headquarters...
View ArticleCivil War Technology
Civil War Technology made the American Civil War the first industrial and modern war. Technologies ranged from hot air balloons to submarines. Old style smooth bore muskets were quickly phased out and...
View ArticleAnaconda Plan
When Did the Anaconda Plan Start The Anaconda Plan was developed at the beginning of the American Civil War. It was the Union’s strategic plan to defeat the Confederacy. Why Did the Union Call it the...
View ArticleCivil War Weapons
There were many types of Civil War weapons ranging from muskets to ironclads. In the roughly 80 years between the American Revolution and the start of the Civil War, weapon technology had advanced...
View ArticleBattle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg is the most well known battle of the American Civil War. The battle lasted for three days from July 1st to July 3rd 1863. When it was over more than 8,000 soldiers on both...
View ArticleCivil War Uniform
The Civil War uniform for both Northern troops and Southern troops was one of the most basic and important things a solider could have. Uniforms were more than just clothes to wear. They showed your...
View ArticleJohn Brown
John Brown (1800-1859) was perhaps the most famous person involved in the abolitionist movement who fought against slavery in America leading up to the Civil War. Why Was John Brown An Abolitionist...
View ArticleJeb Stuart
James Ewell Brown (Jeb) Stuart (1833-1864) was born on February 6, 1833 Stuart enrolled at the the US Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1854. His first service was the 1st US Cavalry in...
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