American Civil War

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

''Slouch'' Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/slouch-hat 31st Jul 2021 - In yet another variation of headgear worn by American Civil War Armies, The so-named “Slouch” Hat was a popular late War style. As we have …

''Sherman Neckties''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/shermans-necktie 31st Jul 2021 - The Tactic which became known as a "Sherman Necktie", was named for Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman. Used exclusively during his destructi …

US Woodruff Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-woodruff-gun 31st Jul 2021 - An unusual piece of American Civil War Artillery, The Woodruff Gun was produced at The Greenleaf Foundry in Illinois (1861). Designed to be a portable …

US Springfield .69 Caliber Musketoon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-springfield-69-caliber-musketoon 31st Jul 2021 - The US Springfield .69 Caliber Musketoon was among the first designed long rifle for use by Mounted (Cavalry) Unit. First deployed in 1847, it was not …

Confederate 21st Virginia Infantry Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-21st-virginia-infantry-flag 31st Jul 2021 - The Northern State of Maryland was a "divided" State with regards to it's loyalty towards The Federal Government and The causes of The American Civil …

Union 52nd New York Infantry Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-52nd-new-york-infantry-flag 31st Jul 2021 - The 5 2nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an all German-American United which fought for The Union Army during The American Civil War of 1861 …

US Agar Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-agar-gun 31st Jul 2021 - An early innovative rapid firing weapon used by Federal Forces during The American Civil War (1861-1865), The Agar was invented by Wilson Agar. When t …

US Springfield Model 1861 .58 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-springfield-model-1861-58-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - The basic issued weapon to The Union Army during America's Civil War  (1861-1865), The Springfield. 58 Cal. Rifle was designed to fire the newly …

US ''Round'' Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-round-flag 31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, The American Civil War of 1861-1865, saw a rise in Patriotism - especially with the creation of many unauthorized National Flags. A t …

The Yellow Fever Plot

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-yellow-fever-plot 31st Jul 2021 - Quite possibly the first known attempt at Bio-terrorism, The Yellow Fever Plot of 1864 was conceived by none other than a Physician! Dr. Like Blackbur …

Copperheads

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/copperheads 31st Jul 2021 - The Anti-War Democratic Northern political Party known as The Copperheads, were formed in 1860. They were radical, extreme Leftists who advocated the …

Sword of General JEB Stuart

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-general-jeb-stuart 31st Jul 2021 - Confederate Major-General James Ewell Brown Stuart (JEB)  was the flamboyant Commander of Cavalry for Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virgi …