American Civil War

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

USS ''New Ironsides''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-new-ironsides 31st Jul 2021 - Although never intended to replace the iconic USS "Constitution " (who had earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during The War of 1812), the "New Irons …

CSS ''Texas''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/css-texas 31st Jul 2021 - A "Columbia"-Class of American Confederate Navy Warship, The CSS "Texas", was considered one of the best built Ironclads of The American Civil War. Sh …

USS ''Roanoke''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-roanoke 31st Jul 2021 - Originally built as a Frigate for The US Navy in 1855, "Roanoke" was converted into a "Monitor"-Class Ironclad in 1862. She was the first US Warship t …

SS ''Sultana''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ss-sultana 31st Jul 2021 - Few stories of Naval tragedies rise to the level as that of The SS “Sultana”. A Steamship launched on 1863, during The American Civil War …

Johnson's Island

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/johnsons-island 31st Jul 2021 - Located near Marblehead, Ohio - Johnson's Island was a Confederate Prisoners of War Camp, ran by The Union Army during The American Civil War of 1861- …

CSS ''Atlanta''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/css-atlanta 31st Jul 2021 - A renovated Casemate Ironclad of The Confederate States Navy, The CSS "Atlanta" was once the commandeered Scottish Privateer "Fingal". Launched in 186 …

CSS ''Squib''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/css-squib 31st Jul 2021 - The Confederate Navy was at best, a "long shot" creation, seen necessary if The South had any hope of breaking the very effective Union Blockade. The …

CSS ''Tennessee''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/css-tennessee 31st Jul 2021 - The Confederate States Naval Ram "Tennessee", was a Casemate Ironclad Warship, launched late in The War Between The States. Designed by Henry Bassett, …

US Henry Model 1860 .44 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-henry-model-1860-44-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - Manufactured by Benjamin Henry in 1860, The Henry Rifle was superior to both The Sharps and Spencers "repeating" rifles of the day. Noted for it's Bra …

US National Flag (35-Star)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-national-flag-35star 31st Jul 2021 - The United States National Colors have undergone many changes since it's creation. Almost as soon as South Carolina seceded from The Union in 1860, it …

CSS ''Palmetto State''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/css-palmetto-state 31st Jul 2021 - Built in 1862, The Confederate States Naval Ironclad Ram "Palmetto State", was a Casemate-Class vessel. Featuring 4-inches of armor plating wad reinfo …

''Bummer'' Cap

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bummer-cap 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen previously, Soldiers from both sides of The American Civil War (1861-1865), wore the popular 1850s Military Uniform headgear, known as …