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Today in military history: Lincoln relieves General McClellan of command

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Here’s what to know about the Battle of Antietam

By Jessica Evans

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One of the earliest fad diets was started by a Civil War surgeon

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How the Union broke Confederate secret codes in the Civil War

Today in military history: John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry

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Why is there a statue of Abraham Lincoln in England?

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What happened when two Civil War flag bearers fought each other

By Blake Stilwell

This Civil War battle literally saw brother against brother

This Civil War battle literally saw brother against brother

By Blake Stilwell

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Why this caregiver was allowed to follow her husband to battle

A historical scene depicting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is seated in a chair with a woman beside him, both facing a stage where a performance is taking place. Another man and woman are seated nearby. A man dressed in black, holding a pistol in one hand and a knife in the other, is approaching from the left, aiming the pistol at Lincoln. The room is richly decorated with patterned wallpaper, a red carpet, and large lace curtains framing two American flags. The setting appears to be a theater box.

How did the South feel about Lincoln assassination?

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Today in military history: Emancipation Proclamation

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Why the US attacked Japan in the middle of the Civil War

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Today in military history: Battle of Antietam

4 Very good reasons why naming a military base after John Bell Hood was a bad idea

By Blake Stilwell

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This was the Confederates’ most famous Army Ranger

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A Civil War veteran went on record saying he was ready to fight Hitler

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This active duty general nearly beat Lincoln during Civil War election

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How you can tell Arlington National Cemetery what you think about removing the Confederate Memorial

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Today in military history: Confederate invasion of Kentucky begins

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The only woman to receive the Medal of Honor is getting her own quarter

By Miguel Ortiz

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General of the Armies Grant only third officer to hold the rank

Captured Confederate ordnance at city point

This devastating bombing was courtesy of Confederate Secret Service

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That time President Lincoln had front-row seats to a Confederate surprise attack

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The often forgotten Buffalo Soldiers must be remembered

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Today in military history: Battle of Bull Run

A Confederate veteran-turned-lawman shot the deadliest gunfighter in the Old West

This slave escaped to join the Union Navy then bought his former master’s house

By Blake Stilwell

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This Civil War amputee led first expedition through the Grand Canyon

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Today in military history: Pickett’s Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg

General Longstreet

Why one general takes the blame for the South losing at Gettysburg

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A War of 1812 veteran saw the Battle of Gettysburg from his porch, then joined it

By Blake Stilwell

What the Confederates might have done if they won at Gettysburg

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Robert E. Lee may have lost Gettysburg because of a heart attack

By Blake Stilwell

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Today in military history: Battle of Gettysburg begins

Mark Twain quit his Confederate Ranger unit before the Civil War ever reached him

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Today in military history: Confederates score victory in Battle of Cross Keys

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Sherman’s bow ties were an ultimate ‘screw you’ to the South

The slave who stole a confederate ship and sailed his way to freedom

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Today in military history: The American Civil War ends

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Today in military history: First Memorial Day observance is held

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Meet the prolific Confederate spy dubbed the ‘siren of the South’

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The lore of the “lost Confederate treasure”

By Bethaney Phillips

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This Civil War soldier survived the worst maritime disaster in US history

By Miguel Ortiz

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How the Civil War revolutionized artillery

The barely successful inventor who pioneered repeating rifles

The barely successful inventor who pioneered repeating rifles

That time the Army let loose a plague of feral camels on the Wild West

That time the Army let loose a plague of feral camels on the Wild West

By Eric Milzarski

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Civil War through WWII: How female roles have evolved in the military

By Bethaney Phillips

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Arlington National Cemetery was owned by General Lee and confiscated for back taxes

By Bethaney Phillips

Today in military history: Robert E. Lee resigns from US Army after Virginia secedes from the Union

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Today in military history: The Civil War begins

A black-and-white photograph of fourteen men, most with facial hair, dressed in formal 19th-century suits. Seven men are seated in the front row holding hats or canes, while seven stand behind them. The background shows trees and foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting. The image has a vintage, slightly faded quality.

Why Robert E. Lee wasn’t hanged as a traitor after the Civil War

A large wooden gallows platform with stairs on the right side, surrounded by a crowd of soldiers and onlookers. Several men stand on the platform, including one reading from a document. The background shows a wooden building and leafless trees. The scene appears historical, likely from the 19th or early 20th century.

Only two Confederates were executed for war crimes during the Civil War

Repeating rifles ‘saved 1,000 lives’ in their combat debut

Repeating rifles ‘saved 1,000 lives’ in their combat debut

9 military movie scenes where Hollywood got it totally wrong

9 military movie scenes where Hollywood got it totally wrong

By Mike Dowling

From left to right: A black-and-white photo of Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC, wearing his signature white suit, black string tie, and glasses. In the center, a cartoonish military general character with a green uniform, five-star helmet, large white mustache, and medals on his chest. On the right, a colorful cartoon character of Captain Crunch, a cereal mascot, dressed in a blue naval uniform with gold buttons and epaulets, a large blue hat with a yellow "C," white pants, and black boots, raising one finger.

The secret war record of Colonel Sanders (and other businesses using military ranks)

Black and white photo collage with two parts: on the left, a close-up of a bullet resting on a surface with handwritten text below that reads "Enlarged photo of bullet Mr. W.V. Meadows West Point - Ga"; on the right, an elderly man with a white beard and mustache, wearing a dark suit jacket and a striped shirt, looking directly at the camera.

A Confederate soldier survived a head shot and spit the bullet out 58 years later

A small stone pavilion with a tan roof stands on a grassy hill. To the left, a tall flagpole displays a red and white flag. The background features green hills, trees, and power lines under a clear blue sky.

Why the Union targeted Confederate salt works during the Civil War

A group of people dressed in historical military uniforms are gathered around two cannons in a grassy field. Some individuals are holding muskets, and one person is wearing bright red pants and a matching hat. The scene appears to be a reenactment, with participants wearing period-appropriate clothing including suspenders, hats, and gloves. Trees and greenery form the background.

Mighty Women: The disguised female soldiers of the Civil War

By Jessica Manfre

These 8 civilians received the Medal of Honor

These 8 civilians received the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

A person wearing camouflage military clothing and a tan tactical vest is holding a black rifle with both hands. The rifle has a strap attached, and the person is positioned near a tree with rough bark. The background is blurred, showing an outdoor setting.

7 of the greatest guerrilla fighters in American history

This tank was named after both Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant

By Miguel Ortiz

Portrait of an older African American woman wearing a patterned headscarf and a dark shawl, with a serious expression on her face.

8 amazing facts about Harriet Tubman

By Blake Stilwell

How vets answer the ridiculous ‘have you ever killed someone’ question

How vets answer the ridiculous ‘have you ever killed someone’ question

How leftover WWII jeeps kicked off a public transportation craze

How leftover WWII jeeps kicked off a public transportation craze

By Miguel Ortiz