Learn about the people, battles, and impact of the Civil War!
Introduction Emory Upton’s improvised charge at Spotsylvania on May 10, 1864 changed not only the course of the Civil War but also how warfare is conducted. The customary infantry assault of the era used a wide battle line advancing slowly, firing at the enemy as it moved forward. The traditional two line attack, known as... Continue Reading →
The Battle of Antietam is the bloodiest battle in American history. Learn about the events and significance here.
This article analyzes what really happened with John Wilkes Booth's plan to kill President Lincoln? Did he survive and live on? This article answers these questions and much more.
Pickett’s Charge is one of the most infamous attacks of the American Civil War. This post seeks to analyze the attack and why it failed.
Chancellorsville is often viewed as Robert E. Lee's most impressive victory. This analysis will analyze Joseph Hooker's command decisions and how it led to the Unions defeat at Chancellorsville.
When the Civil War began, the Union instituted a blockade of Southern ports. This crippled the Confederacy and left them attempting to find ways around the blockade. Learn about how the Confederacy fueled their war machine and got around the blockade.
