John Washington
On April 18, 1862, John Washington took advantage of his opportunity, crossed the Rappahannock River, and found freedom within Federal lines. For...
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Major James Horace Lacy
During the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee looked at Chatham and supposedly said in answer to James Horace Lacy, “[Major]...
Ten Crucial Days Campaign | Dec 24, 1776 - Jan 3, 1777
BATTLE MAP | American Battlefield Trust’s map of the Ten Crucial Days Campaign from December 24, 1776 to January 3, 1777.
King George's Southern Soldiers
Many historians, students, or even casual enthusiasts of the American Revolution in the south are familiar with any one of the iconic paintings of...
British Tactics and Conflicting Strategies in Executing the American Revolution
If we are to discuss the tactics used by the British government and its forces during the American Revolution, we must be aware of the various...
The Battle of Stono Ferry
In 1778, facing a stalemate in the northern colonies, Lord George Germain, and North America Commander-in-Chief, General Sir Henry Clinton, turned...
The Tale of Two Mercers
Interwoven into America’s beginnings, the Mercer family has been witness to glorious triumphs and treacherous defeats. Our tale of two Mercers lends...
The "Old Guard:" 3d U.S. Infantry
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment or "Old Guard" is the oldest regiment in the Regular United States Army. Today, it is best-known for its ceremonial...
"In a truly forlorn condition"
This article discusses battles that were fought in the winter during the American Revolution, The War of 1812, and the Civil War.
Horror and Heroism at the Slaughter Pen Farm
Explore the actions of Union soldiers during the horrific engagement at Slaughter Pen Farm during the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862.
The "Cottonbalers" Regiment: 7th U.S. Infantry
The 7th United States Infantry Regiment possesses an illustrious history as one of the five oldest continuously serving regiments in the U.S. Army...
The 16th Infantry Regiment, United States Army
In the Wheatfield at Gettysburg, Omaha Beach at Normandy, Ramadi and Fallujah in Iraq and a host of deadly places in between, the 16th Infantry...