Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Henry W. Halleck
Henry Wager Halleck was born January 16, 1815, on the family farm in Oneida County, New York. Finding that he despised farm work, Henry ran away from...
Oliver O. Howard
Known as “the Christian General,” Oliver Otis Howard is a unique figure in Civil War history. Despite lackluster performances by troops under his...
The Peninsula Campaign: McClellan’s Strategic Masterstroke and Tactical Blunder
American military history is infused with examples of amphibious military operations. Shortly after the Revolutionary War, the American merchant...
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