American Civil War
A critical look into America's War Between The States 1861-1865.
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31st Jul 2021 - Designed by Confederate supporters in Baltimore, Maryland (US), The Steam Gun was a portable cannon capable of firing up to 300 rounds per minute. 100 …
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31st Jul 2021 - A popular small ordnance cannon/gun seen just prior to the start of The American Civil War (1861). The Griffen was designed and developed by Dan …
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31st Jul 2021 - Formed in July of 1861 in service to The Confederacy, during The American Civil War – The 11th Virginia Infantry Regiment was assigned to Genera …
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31st Jul 2021 - David Farragut was a US Naval Officer who had the distinction of being the first Rear, Vice and later Full Admiral of The US Navy. He joined the servi …
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31st Jul 2021 - Probably one of the most effective Infantry Officers of The American Civil War, General Jackson's famous "Foot Cavalry" (so named for the speed in whi …
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31st Jul 2021 - This innovation in weapons (from The American Civil War), is as unique as it is deadly. Coal Torpedoes were hollow, irregularly-shaped - cast iron she …
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31st Jul 2021 - General Ulysses S. Grant was General-In-Chief of The Union Army of The Potomac, (during The American Civil War), and the 3rd 5-Star General in h …
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31st Jul 2021 - General Robert E. Lee, was commanding General of The Army of Northern Virginia (The Confederacy's primary land force), during The American Civil War ( …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in France in 1853, this gun was named for Napoleon III. A highly popular artillery field piece with many European Armies, they were extremel …
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31st Jul 2021 - One of the most recognized weapons in US history, is the iconic 1860 Cavalry Saber. Named for it's manufacturing year, it is considered a "light" swor …
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31st Jul 2021 - The 4th USCT Infantry Regiment was formed as a result of US President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (which paved the way for Black Ameri …
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31st Jul 2021 - Also known as Satterlee General Hospital and Satterlee Union Hospital, this Facility was one of the largest Medical Hospitals operated by The Union Ar …