American Civil War

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

Winan Steam Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/winan-steam-gun 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 …

Griffen Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/griffen-gun 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 …

Confederate 11th Virginia Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/confederate-11th-virginia-infantry 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 …

The Sword of Admiral David Farragut

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-admiral-farragut 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 …

The Sword of General TJ Jackson

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-general-tj-jackson 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 …

Coal Torpedo

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/coal-torpedo 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 …

The Sword of General US Grant

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-general-us-grant 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 …

Sword of General RE Lee

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-general-re-lee 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 ( …

French ''Napoleon'' 12-Pounder Cannon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-napoleon-12pounder-cannon 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 …

US Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-model-1860-light-cavalry-saber 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 …

Union 4th USCT Regiment

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/union-4th-usct-regiment 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 …

Satterlee Hospital

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/satterlee-hospital 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 …