The year: 1861. The problem: Pro-slavery states had broken away from the Union, rising up in armed revolt as the treasonous Confederate States of America, and so far were able to fight the Union Army.

As time passes, history often becomes blurred. Stories are retold, facts are altered, and over generations, popular belief can drift far from the truth. Much like the old game of telephone, the ...

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As an Amazon associate, Military.com earns from qualifying purchases. It's not hard to understand why so many Americans join the military during a time of crisis. By the end of December 1941, the U.S.

Historians say that Sarah Emma Edmonds exaggerated many aspects of her wartime experiences. Still, she bravely served in the Union Army, becoming one of hundreds of women who fought in the conflict in ...

In this episode of Kings and Generals, we shift to the European perspective on the American Civil War and track how leaders ...

Jeff Himler Monday, May 26, 2025 6:07 p.m. | Monday, May 26, 2025 6:07 p.m. A Plum woman who teaches students about American history learned about her own ties to one of the most significant chapters ...

Herschell Gordon Lewis’ gore epic concerns a group of murderous Southerners who lure six amorously intentioned tourists to their Civil War-era town, which is celebrating its centenary. On this ...