The deadliest and bloodiest battle in American history was the Civil War, a long and hard-fought battle that began on April 12, 1861, and ended almost exactly four years later on April 9 ...

However, these staggering numbers still offer profound insight into the immense tragedy experienced by the American people throughout the Civil War.

The Battle of Gettysburg, too, was explicitly a family affair. Many families sent soldiers who fought on opposite sides, ...

Although the Battle of Antietam is a much-studied encounter, Budiansky’s consideration of nine people caught up in the battle and its aftermath is thoughtful and insightful.

The American Civil War saw numerous new forts spring up across ... which was the site of a decisive battle. Others had more low-key but no less vital roles to play in the conflict, and they ...

They made a good first impression, but I have no faith in the inherent fighting ability of the race. This was what General ...

The Williamsburg Battlefield Association wants to unify efforts to save and preserve core elements of Williamsburg’s ...

A retired GP has developed a theory as to where a mass grave containing the bodies of hundreds killed in a 1643 Civil War ...

Hear about the Union and Confederate forces' race to Washington DC in April 1861. In April 1861, as Union forces retreated north, having lost the first battle of the Civil War, attention turned to the ...

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea U.S.N.-Camp Number 2 hosted a commemoration ceremony at ...