Civil War - Timeline Of US Civil War - 1861 Posted By : Michael Russell
It was almost 150 years ago when the United States fought the bloodiest war of its history. We take a look at the very first year of that war in 1861 when the Southern states broke away from the Union.
View ArticleCivil War - Timeline Of US Civil War - 1862 Posted By : Michael Russell
Even though the US Civil War Started in 1861, it wasn't until the following year that Lincoln officially declared it a war. Read about the key events in this war during its second year in 1862.
View ArticleCivil War - Timeline Of US Civil War - 1865 Posted By : Michael Russell
The last year of the US Civil War was about to end in 1865, but not without a cost. Find out how the war ended and exactly what that cost was in the bloodiest war in US history.
View ArticleCivil War - Timeline Of US Civil War - 1864 Posted By : Michael Russell
The war between the North and South in the US was drawing to a close in 1864, highlighted by Sherman's march through Atlanta. If you keep reading you'll find out about all the key moments of one of the...
View ArticleCivil War - Timeline Of US Civil War - 1863 Posted By : Michael Russell
The US Civil War was all about slavery. But it wasn't until 1863 that Lincoln officially declared the slaves free. Keep reading to find out the other key events of the war during that year.
View ArticleCivil War - It May Be Forever Posted By : Michael Russell
The start of the Civil War caused a lot of angst amongst the officers regarding which side they should fight with. This led, as in the case of Robert E Lee, in many officers resigning their commissions...
View ArticleCivil War - The Curtain Drawn Aside Posted By : Michael Russell
Once the Northern soldiers moved into the South it wasn't long before the argument that the slaves were content with their lot was blown to pieces. The slaves welcomed the Northern soldiers and helped...
View ArticleCivil War - The Loss of Innocence Posted By : Michael Russell
Once the Civil War reached its conclusion the Civil War soldier spent no time in moaning about the cruelty and injustice of life he buckled down to life and tried to make the best of the life that had...
View ArticleCivil War- The Struggle for Identity Posted By : Michael Russell
Civil War, is it a struggle for identity? For a long time, it was believed that Civil Wars were fought over ethnic diversities. New studies identify economic basis as factors for conflicts.
View ArticleCivil War - A Strong President Posted By : Michael Russell
The hardest job during wartime is that of being President. Abraham Lincoln proved to be a great President building his Cabinet from the extremes and much to his Secretary of Wars chagrin trying to...
View ArticleCivil War - Bound Together Posted By : Michael Russell
These two countries, although trying to destroy each other very soon came to recognise that they needed each other. The war would probably have ended much sooner had they not 'traded with the enemy'....
View ArticleCivil War - The End In Sight Posted By : Michael Russell
April 8th 1865 brought realization to the soldiers in Lee's army that the writing was on the wall but surrender was the last option for Lee who wanted to keep his army in the field for as long as he...
View ArticleCivil War - Historic or Contemporary Posted By : Michael Russell
When we think of Civil War, what immediately comes to mind are the two main confrontations most people remember - depending on which part of the world you come from. I refer, of course, to the American...
View ArticleStonewall Jackson, History of a Hero Posted By : Michael Russell
Thomas J. Jackson, known as Stonewall Jackson throughout the South, emerged from a series of battles from March to June of 1862 as the greatest hero of the confederacy. While there was no battle fought...
View ArticleNon-combat Branches in the American Civil War Posted By : Michael Russell
When people think of the American Civil War, they often only think of the fighters (infantry, cavalry and artillery). This is natural, because they are the ones that make the story exciting. In...
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