
Robert E. Lee's Shock Troops
Confederate General Robert E. Lee had shock troops commanded by one of his most dependable subordinates, one he called for by name on his deathbed.

Confederate General Robert E. Lee had shock troops commanded by one of his most dependable subordinates, one he called for by name on his deathbed.
This has to be one of my favorite monuments of all time, the 90th Pennsylvania Infantry monument at Antietam National Battlefield near Miller's Cornfield.
For the anniversary of the Battle of Peachtree Creek, check out my detailed animated battle map for the engagement.
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The Texas Monument at Antietam National Battlefield, near Miller's Cornfield.
The grave of Harrison the Scout, the scout made famous by the movie Gettysburg. Location: Highland Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.
Uniform of one of the saviors of the Union at Gettysburg, Major General Gouverneur K. Warren.
Union Colonel John T. Wilder defends Mumfordville, KY in this animated battle map.
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Union General George Thomas led an amazing life, hear some of the greatest stories from his military career in this video.
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Grave of Confederate Major General George Pickett. Location: Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA
Grave of William Herndon, the last law partner of United States President Abraham Lincoln. Location: Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
Union and Confederate troops battled at Gettysburg for a second day on this day in 1863. Watch the entire second day's fighting in this animated battle map.
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Today marks the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. See it unfold in front of you in this animated battle map.
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Fort Defiance helped guard the Cumberland River around Clarksville, Tennessee, but it fell once Fort Donelson fell to Union forces in February 1862. Today, you can explore incredible exhibits at the fort site.
Union soldiers captured Cumberland Gap when Confederate began focusing on the critical railroad hub of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Site on Little Round Top on the Gettysburg Battlefield where brigade commander Strong Vincent was wounded. Most people know his subordinate Joshua Chamberlain of the 20th Maine, but Vincent helped hold the brigade together on the hill.
President Andrew Jackson lived in this house while he practiced law in Jonesborough, TN. Jonesborough also served as the capital of the State of Franklin and the Southwest Territory.
As Union General William T. Sherman marched through George and the Carolinas, his troops destroyed, among many things, railroads. They would heat up rails and bend them around objects, like telegraph poles, rendering them useless. Here is a remnant of one of "Sherman's Neckties" or "Mrs. Lincoln's Hairpins" found at the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, VA.
The gloves, pistol, hat, and other items belonging to Confederate Major General JEB Stuart at the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia. Stuart commanded Robert E. Lee's cavalry through much of the war.
Union General Ulysses S. Grant's Headquarters at Savannah, Tennessee.
The Florida Monument on the Chickamauga Battlefield. It was erected in 1912 and contains the inscription, "This monument has been erected in memory of the soldiers of the State of Florida who took part in the battle fought here September 19-20, 1863 whether they fell in battle or lived to render further services to their state and country."