American Civil War

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

USS ''Keokuk''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-keokuk 31st Jul 2021 - The Union Navy Ironclad/Ram USS "Keokuk" was one of the first "all Iron" Warships built for service during The American Civil War of 1861-1865. Design …

Union 79th New York Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-79th-new-york-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - The 79th New York Infantry started out as a Volunteer State Militia, funded by several wealthy Bankers from New York City, where the United was raised …

Vivandier

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vivandier 31st Jul 2021 - Originating with The French Army around the 18th Century, the “Male” form was known as a “Vivandier”. These were serving Soldi …

Washington Artillery of New Orleans Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/washington-artillery-of-new-orleans-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Formed as "The Washington Artillery Company" in 1838 as a Militia for The City of New Orleans, The Battery served in The Mexican War of 1846-1848. Wit …

Combat Injuries

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/combat-injuries 31st Jul 2021 - As we have read previously, Military Medicine during the American Civil War of 1861-1865, was primitive at best. This was caused by the acceleration o …

''King Cotton''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/king-cotton 31st Jul 2021 - The term “King Cotton” was an economic and political phrase – coined by The American South both before and during The “War Bet …

CSS ''Manassas''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/css-manassas 31st Jul 2021 - Originally built as The Icebreaker "Enoch Train" in 1855, she was later used as a Privateer (Pirate), vessel. Docked in The Port of New Orleans at the …

US Model 1858 ''Jefferson'' Boot

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-model-1858-jefferson-boot 31st Jul 2021 - As seen, The US Government fell “prey” often to unscrupulous War Materials Suppliers and Manufacturers. This was especially true with Unif …

The ''Swamp Angel''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-swamp-angel 31st Jul 2021 - The famed “Swamp Angel” was a nicknamed Parrot Siege Gun, used by The Union Army to bombard The Confederate City of Charleston, South Caro …

Infantry Pike

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/infantry-pike 31st Jul 2021 - Although The Pike as far as a Pole Arm weapon, went back many of hundreds of years prior to the 19th Century, it made a "resurgence" of such, during T …

Minie Ball

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/minie-ball 31st Jul 2021 - This innovative piece of Firearms technology was invented by French Army Officer Claude Minie in 1846. He devised the “Ball” to create a r …

Confederate Richmond .58 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-richmond-58-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - Hampered by supplies and replacement parts very early in The American Civil War, The rebel Confederate Government at first was only able to supply &ld …