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