American Civil War

A critical look into America's War Between The States 1861-1865.

Confederate Forrest Cavalry Corps.

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-forrest-cavalry-corps 31st Jul 2021 - Formed in 1863 and under command of famed Confederate General Nathan Beford Forrest, his ''Cavalry Corps.'' was part of The Confederate Army of Tennes …

The Many Names of The American Civil War

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-many-names-of-the-american-civil-war 31st Jul 2021 - The American Civil War was a National Conflict which took place between 1861 and 1865. It's many causes are well know, but what is seldom – are …

The Naming of American Civil War Battles

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-naming-of-american-civil-war-battles 31st Jul 2021 - It is easy for a casual reviewer of History to wonder just how many Civil War Battles were actually fought (this includes the many hundreds if not tho …

''Billy'' Yank & ''Johnny'' Reb

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/billy-yank-johnny-reb 31st Jul 2021 - The two above terms ''Billy'' Yank and ''Johnny'' Reb are closely associated with only one period of American History – that of The War Between …

The Floating Battery of Charleston

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-floating-battery-of-charleston 31st Jul 2021 - As previously discussed the term ''Floating Battery'' was mean to convey a man-made platform which could be floated in a Harbor, Lake or near a Coastl …

Confederate 1st Louisiana Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-1st-louisiana-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - The 1st Louisiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment - nicknamed The Louisiana Tigers, were formed to fight for The Confederate States of America, during The …

Union 20th Maine Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-20th-maine-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - The 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was a unit formed in 1862 for service in The Union Army, during The American Civil War (1861-1865). They we …

Union Army of The Cumberland

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-army-of-the-cumberland 31st Jul 2021 - The US Army of The Cumberland was originally named The Army of Ohio, and formed at the beginning of The American Civil War of 1861. The primary missio …

Confederate 1st Rockbridge Artillery

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-1st-rockbridge-artillery 31st Jul 2021 - Raised from Counties in and around Lexington, Virginia, The 1st Rockbridge Artillery served in The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during The Am …

Confederate 1st South Carolina Rifles

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-1st-south-carolina-rifles 31st Jul 2021 - The 1st South Carolina Rifle Regiment was formed in early 1861, to support South Carolina breaking away from The Union and forming The Confederate Sta …

Union 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-72nd-pennsylvania-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - The 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment was formed to fight in The Union Army in The American Civil War of 1861-1865. The recruits were mostly Philade …

US Colored Troops

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-colored-troops 31st Jul 2021 - By late 1862, The Union Army was at odds. No major victories were at hand, and it appeared that The Confederacy may very well win The Civil War. Coupl …