Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Samuel R. Curtis
Biography of Union General Samuel Ryan Curtis began his military career after graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1831. He was sent...
Alfred Pleasonton
Alfred Pleasonton received an appointment to the United States Military Academy in 1840, and graduated seventh in a class of 25 in 1844. He served...
The Key in Lincoln's Pocket
An article written by Elisa De Togni, National History Day winner, on the battle of Vicksburg and its decisive qualities.
Benjamin McCulloch
Unlike many generals who served during the Civil War, Benjamin McCulloch did not receive formal military training prior to the outbreak of war. Born...
George Crook
George Crook graduated 38th out of a class of 43 from the United States Military Academy in 1852. He was commissioned in the 4th Infantry and was...
William W. Loring
A man whose military career spanned more than four decades and three different flags, William Wing Loring was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on...
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