Learn about the people, battles, and impact of the Civil War!
Introduction The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American History. The horrors of war cannot be overstated. However, war did not stop Christmas from being celebrated. For some, the holiday brought joy and hope. For others, it was a reminder of what and who was lost. In this article, we will take a look... Continue Reading →
Introduction Following the smashing defeat of John Pope and his army at Second Bull Run, George B. McClellan was restored to his command of the Army of the Potomac. McClellan’s skills as an organizer and morale booster made him a good fit for the disheartened Union forces, even if he lacked speed and audacity. Meanwhile,... Continue Reading →
Introduction If you look through the new FY2023 U.S. Defense Authorization Bill, you will see a familiar name: Ulysses S. Grant. Ulysses S. Grant has the chance to be honored posthumously if the bill is approved. This section of the bill, section 587, would promote Grant, giving him the rank of General of the Armies... Continue Reading →
Intro Braxton Bragg and James Longstreet were two of the most infamous generals of the Confederate army. Many believe that Bragg was the worst general of the Confederacy and cite him as one of the main reasons that the Confederacy lost the war. Bragg’s detractors point to the battles of Perrysville, the Tullahoma Campaign and... Continue Reading →
The City of Chattanooga Chattanooga was a town that was stationed on a railroad junction next to the Tennessee River in a plain located in the Cumberland Mountains. The city housed two thousand residents and likely would have been of little significance had it not been for the battle that would take place there, immortalizing... Continue Reading →
Background It was in 1621 that the first “Thanksgiving” was celebrated by Massachusetts settlers. The pilgrims and the Wampanoag people celebrated this day in November of 1621 to celebrate the first successful colonial corn harvest. In response to this and to show appreciation, Governor of the colony William Bradford called for a feast to last... Continue Reading →
Background It was on November 19, 1863, that President Abraham Lincoln delivered his now famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. These remarks were given just four months after the conclusion of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was the result of Lee’s second invasion... Continue Reading →
Civil War Reconstruction Era (1862 – 1877) Preface Reconstruction was a devastating era for America. Almost as destructive as the Civil War itself. Imagine what it was like: for four years we were engaged in a bloody war with ourselves followed by the wars end in 1865, leaving America with hundreds of thousands of men... Continue Reading →
Intro The American Civil War has fascinated many and gripped their attention across generations. The war is the deadliest in American history, the impacts of which can still be felt and seen to this day. However, few stop to question why we feel so attached to this history and why we feel the urge to... Continue Reading →
Intro - Civil War who what why when where The American Civil War was one of the most important, if not the most important, events in American history. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865 and saw nearly 750,000 Americans died. It still stands as the bloodiest conflict in American history. Many know of the... Continue Reading →
