American Civil War

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

The ''Trent'' Affair

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-trent-affair 31st Jul 2021 - Most know of the terrible period of American History known as The War Between The States. Occurring between the years 1861 and 1865, The War pitted Br …

Confederate 1st South Carolina Light Artillery

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-1st-south-carolina-light-artillery 31st Jul 2021 - A well known and somewhat distinguished Confederate Artillery Unit, the so called ''Darlington Rifles'' were recruited from surrounding Darlington Cou …

Confederate Partisan Ranger Act

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-partisan-ranger-act 31st Jul 2021 - By strict definition, a ''Partisan Ranger'' by US Military terms, was in essence – irregular Cavalry. Not quite conforming to traditional milita …

Union 9th New York Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-9th-new-york-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as ''Hawkin's Zouaves'' after their Commanding Officer Rush Hawkins, The 9th New York Infantry was formed from volunteers to The Union Army …

Confederate 15th Alabama Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-15th-alabama-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - The 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment consisted of (11) formed Infantry Volunteer Companies, who fought for The Confederate Army in The American Civil Wa …

Union Invalid Corps.

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-invalid-corps 31st Jul 2021 - Originally known as The “Invalid” Corps. – The later named Veteran’s Reserve Corps. was a formation of The Union Army during A …

Confederate Fayetteville .57 Caliber Musket

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-fayetteville-57-caliber-musket 31st Jul 2021 - One of The few Rifles produced by The Confederate States of American during The American Civil War, The .57 Caliber “Fayetteville” Musket …

The Battle of The Crater

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-battle-of-the-crater 31st Jul 2021 - The infamous Battle of The Crater, was a portion of the larger Siege of Petersburg, Virginia  - which was a part of The American Civil War. Fough …

CSS ''Shenandoah''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/css-shenandoah 31st Jul 2021 - Rivaling the famed Confederate Raider/Blockade Runner “Alabama”, The CSS “Shenandoah” was one of the most feared Raiders opera …

Confederate Marine Corps. Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-marine-corps-flag 31st Jul 2021 - The American Civil War of 1861-1865, was an internal conflict fought in The United States of America which would define the direction that Nation woul …

Union Army of The Ohio

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-army-of-the-ohio 31st Jul 2021 - Created in 1863, The US Army of The Ohio was a major Military formation of The Union Army (American Civil War). It was developed from the earlier Depa …

USS ''Spuyten Duyvil''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-spuyten-duyvil 31st Jul 2021 - The Ironclad Warship "Spuyten Duyvil", was a Union Navy vessel, built late in The War Between The States  (1864). Designed by William Wood, she w …