Soldier Life
From Camp to the Battlefield
The experiences of soldiers in the wars that defined America demonstrate the sacrifices made for a new birth of freedom.
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American Dogs
We all know that dogs are man's best friend. In wartime, dogs would help hunt and act as couriers but they also provided a much-needed morale boost to...
Everyday Life in a Civil War Hospital
Over the course of the Civil War , at least 600,000 soldiers died from wounds or sickness. The vast majority of these men were treated in hospitals...
Milwaukee to New Orleans: Breweries and the Civil War
In 1860, as the Civil War approached, a German immigrant named Eberhard Gottlieb Anheuser decided to leave soap and candle-making to buy the...
The Citizen Soldier
Sam Smith examines the uniquely American take on the ancient concept of turning ploughshares to swords and back again.
The Military Staff
Civil War staff officers were vital to the operations of Civil War armies. Their efforts ensured that the armies were not only prepared for battle...
What is a Civil War?
This article answers several frequently asked questions regarding civil wars.
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