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Civil War (Page 4)

The American Civil War: 620,000 dead, a nation divided. We Are The Mighty covers the battles, leaders, and obscure stories of the deadliest war in American history—from Fort Sumter to Appomattox and everything in between.

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A flag divided horizontally into two equal halves, with the top half in dark red and the bottom half in dark blue. In the center, there is a circular emblem outlined in black, featuring a yin-yang-like symbol with the left side in dark blue and the right side in light gray.

The 29th Infantry patch is under fire for its ties to the Confederate States

Here’s what it would look like if a modern Army fought the Battle of Gettysburg

Here’s what it would look like if a modern Army fought the Battle of Gettysburg

Santa Claus with rosy cheeks and a white beard is smiling and holding a long pipe with smoke curling from it. He is dressed in a red coat with white fur trim and has holly leaves and berries in his hair. Santa carries a large sack filled with various toys, including a doll, a toy soldier, a drum, a clock, and a pair of skis. The illustration has a warm, nostalgic feel.

How the Civil War changed Santa

By Brittany Sulc

Here’s how a Connecticut button company changed America

Here’s how a Connecticut button company changed America

By Jessica Evans

5 ways your work review is different from any military review

5 ways your work review is different from any military review

Union soldiers resting in a trench during the American Civil War, with two officers standing on the edge of the trench overseeing the group. The soldiers are wearing period uniforms and caps, surrounded by rifles and military gear. The scene is outdoors with sparse trees in the background.

This Union Medal of Honor recipient was the most wounded soldier of the Civil War

The crazy steam-powered gun of the Civil War

The crazy steam-powered gun of the Civil War

A sepia-toned historical photograph showing a group of men, some on horseback and others standing, observing a trench filled with dead soldiers lying on the ground. The scene appears to be from a battlefield with rough terrain and scattered wooden planks. Trees and a distant landscape are visible in the background.

Why handling battlefield casualties was so gruesome during the Civil War

A former Confederate general led cavalry in combat in Cuba

A former Confederate general led cavalry in combat in Cuba

The famous Civil War surrender painting isn’t at the Smithsonian

The famous Civil War surrender painting isn’t at the Smithsonian

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how Robert E. Lee’s house became Arlington National Cemetery

This is how Robert E. Lee’s house became Arlington National Cemetery

By Blake Stilwell

There was a special word for Confederates who joined the US Army

There was a special word for Confederates who joined the US Army

By Blake Stilwell

A black and white vintage photograph of a man with dark hair, wearing a formal suit with a bow tie and a white shirt. The image has visible scratches and marks, indicating its age. The man is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. President to hold a patent

By Miguel Ortiz

Coke exists thanks to this wounded warrior from Civil War

Coke exists thanks to this wounded warrior from Civil War

4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy

4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy

By Paul Szoldra

A historic illustration depicts a city engulfed in large flames and thick black smoke, with buildings burning intensely. In the foreground, a long wooden bridge spans a body of water, crowded with horse-drawn carriages and people evacuating the area. In the upper right corner, a circular inset shows a black-and-white portrait of a woman in a Victorian-era dress with lace and ruffles, seated and looking to the side.

The underground work of Belle Boyd and how she changed the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

This was General Sherman’s real method of clearing minefields

This was General Sherman’s real method of clearing minefields

By Blake Stilwell

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

A sepia-toned historical scene of soldiers in Civil War-era uniforms holding rifles and standing in a grassy field with two American flags waving. In the upper left corner, there is a circular close-up of Abraham Lincoln's face from a five-dollar bill, showing detailed engraving lines and a crease across the image.

6 weird things you didn’t know about the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

By Eric Milzarski

Bronze statue of a man in a military uniform riding a horse, with stacks of silver coins in the background.

Was General Lee’s buried family treasure ever found?

By Bethaney Phillips

A group of men dressed in historical military uniforms are firing rifles simultaneously. One rifle is discharging a bright orange flame. The men wear dark coats with brass buttons, belts with large buckles, and caps. Trees and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Here’s your glimpse into Civil War-era clothing

By Bethaney Phillips

Here’s why Civil War soldiers had wounds that glowed in the dark

By Bethaney Phillips

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is pointing forward with their right hand. The soldier is wearing tactical gear, including a backpack and a wrist device. Other soldiers in similar uniforms and gear are visible in the background, slightly out of focus.

This is how the Marine Corps ensured Union victory in the Civil War

Gen. Ambrose Burnside

Nobody ever did ‘Movember’ like these 9 Civil War generals

The Battle of the Crater turned a brilliant plan into self-inflicted defeat

The Battle of the Crater turned a brilliant plan into self-inflicted defeat

By Stephen Carlson

Here’s how the ‘Bloody Angle’ turned into the worst fighting of the Civil War

Here’s how the ‘Bloody Angle’ turned into the worst fighting of the Civil War

By Stephen Carlson

This is why the American Civil War happened

This is why the American Civil War happened

By Blake Stilwell

This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today

This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today

By Eric Milzarski

The first casualty of the Civil War happened entirely by accident

The first casualty of the Civil War happened entirely by accident

By Blake Stilwell

Experts dispute what really killed Stonewall Jackson

Experts dispute what really killed Stonewall Jackson

By Harold C. Hutchison

These 5 innovative Civil War weapons changed combat forever

These 5 innovative Civil War weapons changed combat forever

By James Elphick

6 ways Chester Bennington championed our troops

6 ways Chester Bennington championed our troops

By Eric Milzarski

first battle picnic

Why the first battle of the Civil War was called the ‘picnic battle’

Only one US senator was ever killed in battle

Only one US senator was ever killed in battle

Here are the 9 scenarios from Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’

Here are the 9 scenarios from Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’

By Harold C. Hutchison

Civil War re-enactors have their own POG-level slang

Civil War re-enactors have their own POG-level slang

By Blake Stilwell

Screenshot from Gettysburg trailer

This is why a Civil War soldier would drop a gun to pick up his unit’s flag

By Harold C. Hutchison

‘The Marine’ packs a record number of technical errors into the first five minutes

‘The Marine’ packs a record number of technical errors into the first five minutes

By Mike Dowling

7 products you didn’t know were invented by the military

7 products you didn’t know were invented by the military

By Bethaney Phillips

4 of the most famous deserters in US military history

4 of the most famous deserters in US military history

How Russia guaranteed a Union victory in the Civil War

How Russia guaranteed a Union victory in the Civil War

By Blake Stilwell

America’s last living Civil War widow has died

America’s last living Civil War widow has died

By Jessica Manfre

The bloodiest day in U.S. military history

The bloodiest day in U.S. military history

A black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair styled up. She is wearing a dark dress with a wide, intricate lace collar and a necklace with multiple small pendants. The background features a draped fabric on the left side and a plain wall on the right. The woman is looking to her right.

This Confederate spy got away with treason

A close-up of a stone monument with the inscription "OUT OF THE MOUNTAIN OF DESPAIR, A STONE OF HOPE" carved into it. In the background, the domed Jefferson Memorial is visible across a body of water, partially obscured by trees.

Everything you need to know about the MLK Memorial, the Mall’s newest monument

By Jessica Evans

How this one-armed Union soldier became ‘The Bravest Among the Brave’

How this one-armed Union soldier became ‘The Bravest Among the Brave’

By Frank Jastrzembski

Why Bangor, Maine is the most patriotic town in America

Why Bangor, Maine is the most patriotic town in America

By Eric Milzarski

This is why Gettysburg is the spookiest battlefield in America

This is why Gettysburg is the spookiest battlefield in America

By Eric Milzarski

The true history of the Medal of Honor

The true history of the Medal of Honor

This Civil War battle resulted in 120 Medals of Honor

This Civil War battle resulted in 120 Medals of Honor

This was the first Navy Medal of Honor

This was the first Navy Medal of Honor

The unexpected history of the hilarious ‘Spirit of 76’ meme

The unexpected history of the hilarious ‘Spirit of 76’ meme

By Blake Stilwell

4 ways Civil War troops were obsessed with coffee

4 ways Civil War troops were obsessed with coffee

By Blake Stilwell

The guerrillas and gangs that fought on behalf of the Confederacy

The guerrillas and gangs that fought on behalf of the Confederacy

These are the 7 national military parades held by the US

These are the 7 national military parades held by the US

By Blake Stilwell

5 reasons why veterans tend to ruin the fun of haunted houses

5 reasons why veterans tend to ruin the fun of haunted houses

By Eric Milzarski

This rating was, hands down, the worst job the US military ever had

This rating was, hands down, the worst job the US military ever had

By Eric Milzarski

How this Civil War spy became a legendary lawman in the Wild West

How this Civil War spy became a legendary lawman in the Wild West

By Eric Milzarski

The British trained ex-slaves to fight the US in the War of 1812

The British trained ex-slaves to fight the US in the War of 1812

By Blake Stilwell

Virginia is in a fight with Minnesota over this piece of history

Virginia is in a fight with Minnesota over this piece of history

By Blake Stilwell

How this Union Army added insult to injury with its battle flag

How this Union Army added insult to injury with its battle flag

By Blake Stilwell

The insane victory that inspired the Confederate army’s only medal

The insane victory that inspired the Confederate army’s only medal

By Blake Stilwell

This Confederate ship was one of the most successful of the war

This Confederate ship was one of the most successful of the war