Here’s what to know about the Battle of Antietam
Union and Confederate forces fought the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. It pitted the Union Forces against the Confederate Army. After the Second Battle of Bull Run, Confederate…
The complete post guide to Fort Gordon
If you’re a cyber or a signal soldier, chances are you’ll have a stint at Ft. Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. Ft. Gordon is home to the Army Cyber Center of…
Why General William T. Sherman’s battle flag was never used in combat
Battle flags were a big thing during the American Civil War. Perhaps the most famous (and now most notorious) is the battle flag of the Army of Northern Virginia. Often…
The largest ever snowball fight was fought by the Confederate Army in 1863
January 29, 1863 was a snowy day in Northern Virginia. The Confederate Army was about to face the most challenging year of its short life span, but that wouldn’t stop…