Articles related to "Confederate"
The Confederate Marine Corps
Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.
confederate • the confederate states marine corps (csmc) • confederate congress • col. lloyd j. beall • confederate secretary of the navy stephen r. mall • marine equipment
Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.
confederate • the confederate states marine corps (csmc) • confederate congress • col. lloyd j. beall • confederate secretary of the navy stephen r. mall • marine equipment
Confederate President Davis
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
confederate • jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.
confederate • jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • varina howell davis • wisconsin
The Last Confederate General
Refusing to surrender he led his men on an epic 1500 mile flight through the anarchy of a lost war to continue the fight.
confederate • joseph orville shelby • jo shelby • joe shelby • confederate general • last general
Refusing to surrender he led his men on an epic 1500 mile flight through the anarchy of a lost war to continue the fight.
confederate • joseph orville shelby • jo shelby • joe shelby • confederate general • last general
Fathers of Confederation, Part 4
Fathers of Confederation Part 4, Easy as that.
confederate • canada • confederation • fathers • tupper • charles tupper
Fathers of Confederation Part 4, Easy as that.
confederate • canada • confederation • fathers • tupper • charles tupper
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part I
Despite widespread interest in the American Civil War, much that happened during those four chaotic years remains outside the main historical spotlight. Such is the case with the little-known story of 6,000 Confederate prisoners, who in 1864 exchanged Rebel Gray for Yankee Blue and vowed to serve the cause they had once vowed to oppose.
confederate • galvanized yankees • civil war • american civil war • confederate prisoners • prisoner exchange
Despite widespread interest in the American Civil War, much that happened during those four chaotic years remains outside the main historical spotlight. Such is the case with the little-known story of 6,000 Confederate prisoners, who in 1864 exchanged Rebel Gray for Yankee Blue and vowed to serve the cause they had once vowed to oppose.
confederate • galvanized yankees • civil war • american civil war • confederate prisoners • prisoner exchange
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part II
For the former Confederates who had volunteered to serve the Union, harsh conditions as well as the possibility of a slow, painful death had been ever present while in prison. This fact undoubtedly played a role for many of those who did volunteer. As they would soon discover however, an escape from prison did not always mean an escape from equally harsh conditions or even death.
confederate • galvanized yankees • civil war • prisoners of war • civil war • american civil war
For the former Confederates who had volunteered to serve the Union, harsh conditions as well as the possibility of a slow, painful death had been ever present while in prison. This fact undoubtedly played a role for many of those who did volunteer. As they would soon discover however, an escape from prison did not always mean an escape from equally harsh conditions or even death.
confederate • galvanized yankees • civil war • prisoners of war • civil war • american civil war
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part III
Simmering tension on the western frontier would quickly boil over as a result of the infamous Sand Creek Massacre in November of 1864. Among those caught up in the resulting violence were the Galvanized Yankees, fresh from Union prison camps back east. The question was, how would these former Confederate soldiers respond?
confederate • galvanized yankees • confederate prisoners • civil war • american civil war
Simmering tension on the western frontier would quickly boil over as a result of the infamous Sand Creek Massacre in November of 1864. Among those caught up in the resulting violence were the Galvanized Yankees, fresh from Union prison camps back east. The question was, how would these former Confederate soldiers respond?
confederate • galvanized yankees • confederate prisoners • civil war • american civil war
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part IV
The performance of the first three regiments of ex-Confederate prisoners had gone far in changing opinions among skeptical Union commanders on the frontier. This would eventually lead to the recruitment of three more regiments, starting with what may have been the least fortunate of all – the Fourth United States Volunteers.
confederate • the galvanized yankees • 4th u.s. volunteers • united states volunteers • civil war • american civil war
The performance of the first three regiments of ex-Confederate prisoners had gone far in changing opinions among skeptical Union commanders on the frontier. This would eventually lead to the recruitment of three more regiments, starting with what may have been the least fortunate of all – the Fourth United States Volunteers.
confederate • the galvanized yankees • 4th u.s. volunteers • united states volunteers • civil war • american civil war
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part V
The spring of 1865 witnessed the end of the Civil War, and the mustering out of numerous regiments of Union troops. It also marked a beginning for the final two regiments of Galvanized Yankees, including two of the most unusual companies ever to don Yankee Blue.
confederate • galvanized yankees • 5th u.s. volunteers • u.s. volunteers • civil war • american civil war
The spring of 1865 witnessed the end of the Civil War, and the mustering out of numerous regiments of Union troops. It also marked a beginning for the final two regiments of Galvanized Yankees, including two of the most unusual companies ever to don Yankee Blue.
confederate • galvanized yankees • 5th u.s. volunteers • u.s. volunteers • civil war • american civil war
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part VI
Initially viewed with a healthy dose of skeptisicsm by Union soldiers and officers alike, before their service came to an end the U.S. Volunteers had acquired the kind of reputation of which any soldier could be proud - that they could be counted on to do their duty.
confederate • galvanized yankees • u.s. volunteers • united states volunteers • civil war • american civil war
Initially viewed with a healthy dose of skeptisicsm by Union soldiers and officers alike, before their service came to an end the U.S. Volunteers had acquired the kind of reputation of which any soldier could be proud - that they could be counted on to do their duty.
confederate • galvanized yankees • u.s. volunteers • united states volunteers • civil war • american civil war
Confederate Generals With A Death Wish
The tales of three Confederate generals who got a bit too close to the front lines in May 1864.
confederate • robert e. lee • james longstreet • j.e.b. stuart • wilderness • spotsylvania
The tales of three Confederate generals who got a bit too close to the front lines in May 1864.
confederate • robert e. lee • james longstreet • j.e.b. stuart • wilderness • spotsylvania
Drafting Into A Cause: Confederate Conscription
This piece examines the necessity for and specifics of the Confederate draft, as well as political and social responsed to the acts of conscription.
confederate • confederate draft • confederate conscription • american civil war • draft • united states
This piece examines the necessity for and specifics of the Confederate draft, as well as political and social responsed to the acts of conscription.
confederate • confederate draft • confederate conscription • american civil war • draft • united states
The Confederate Government is Established
Southern political leaders knew that the seceding states would not be able to exist without some form of federal organization. The creation of a new government became an urgent necessity, and delegates of the first six Southern republics met at Montgomery, Alabama on February 4, 1861 to discuss just how such a government should be organized.
confederate • southern • political • federal • republics • confederacy
Southern political leaders knew that the seceding states would not be able to exist without some form of federal organization. The creation of a new government became an urgent necessity, and delegates of the first six Southern republics met at Montgomery, Alabama on February 4, 1861 to discuss just how such a government should be organized.
confederate • southern • political • federal • republics • confederacy
Civil War Horses
Army horsemasters were helpless to halt the misery of Federal and Confederate horses. Equine casualties were great on both sides.
confederate • civil war • horses • confederacy • army horsemasters • confederate cavalry
Army horsemasters were helpless to halt the misery of Federal and Confederate horses. Equine casualties were great on both sides.
confederate • civil war • horses • confederacy • army horsemasters • confederate cavalry
Gen. Mansfield Lovell, CSA
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
confederate • mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.
confederate • mansfield lovell • csa • general • confederate • new orleans
General Shelby In Mexico 1865
Offering his services as well as those of his legion, General Shelby found no takers.
confederate • maximilian • maximilian of mexico • mexican insurgents • benito juarez • third zouaves
Offering his services as well as those of his legion, General Shelby found no takers.
confederate • maximilian • maximilian of mexico • mexican insurgents • benito juarez • third zouaves
The Burial Of Shelbys Flag
When the last of the defeated's banners was furled and destroyed in the terrible slaughter of the Civil War, it was witnessed by a poet.
confederate • war poetry • confederate colonel alonzo slayback • the burial of shelby's flag • maximilian • maximilian of mexico
When the last of the defeated's banners was furled and destroyed in the terrible slaughter of the Civil War, it was witnessed by a poet.
confederate • war poetry • confederate colonel alonzo slayback • the burial of shelby's flag • maximilian • maximilian of mexico
Abraham Lincoln and the Soul of America
The second to last installment of "Twenty Five Greatest Champions of America" series, profiling the greatest advocates for the founding principles of our nation.
confederate • abraham • lincoln • founders • washington • civil
The second to last installment of "Twenty Five Greatest Champions of America" series, profiling the greatest advocates for the founding principles of our nation.
confederate • abraham • lincoln • founders • washington • civil
Aftermath of the First Major Battle
It was a major defeat for the North and for a first battle, it made a tremendous first impression.
confederate • bull run • manassas • civil war • north • south
It was a major defeat for the North and for a first battle, it made a tremendous first impression.
confederate • bull run • manassas • civil war • north • south
All Talk and No Fight
McClellan’s hesitation, once again, cost the Union a chance to strike a fatal blow to the Confederacy. His boasting and lack of action gave him the repuation of all talk and no fight.
confederate • mcclellan • civil war • south • north • confederate
McClellan’s hesitation, once again, cost the Union a chance to strike a fatal blow to the Confederacy. His boasting and lack of action gave him the repuation of all talk and no fight.
confederate • mcclellan • civil war • south • north • confederate
Grant Gets Noticed
Early on, Union leadership realized that the West would be an important battleground in winning the war. William Tecumseh Sherman commented on this importance: “Whatever nation gets control of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers, will control the continent.” This became an opportunity for Ulysses S. Grant.
confederate • grant • civil war • union • confederate • fort henry
Early on, Union leadership realized that the West would be an important battleground in winning the war. William Tecumseh Sherman commented on this importance: “Whatever nation gets control of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers, will control the continent.” This became an opportunity for Ulysses S. Grant.
confederate • grant • civil war • union • confederate • fort henry
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Two
Second in a Series of Articles on the Constitutionality of Secession
confederate • secession • south • confederate • jefferson • davis
Second in a Series of Articles on the Constitutionality of Secession
confederate • secession • south • confederate • jefferson • davis
Ironclads Collide
The Confederacy began the war with no navy at all. The man named to be the Confederate Secretary of the Navy, Stephen R. Mallory, was determined that the Confederacy should built a fleet of iron ships that could destroy wooden ships at will. By the fall of 1861, the steam frigate Merrimack, which had been scuttled by the Union when Norfolk was abandoned, had iron plates bolted onto her. This technology that came out of the Civil War would change naval warefare forever.
confederate • civil war • navy • merrimack • monitor • union
The Confederacy began the war with no navy at all. The man named to be the Confederate Secretary of the Navy, Stephen R. Mallory, was determined that the Confederacy should built a fleet of iron ships that could destroy wooden ships at will. By the fall of 1861, the steam frigate Merrimack, which had been scuttled by the Union when Norfolk was abandoned, had iron plates bolted onto her. This technology that came out of the Civil War would change naval warefare forever.
confederate • civil war • navy • merrimack • monitor • union
McClellan's Reluctance
George McClellan had a well-fed, well-equipped army which outnumbered the nearest Confederate forces three to one. He had a great reluctance to risk failure which some historians attribute to a personality flaw. President Lincoln was exasperated.
confederate • mcclellan • civil war • north • south • confederate
George McClellan had a well-fed, well-equipped army which outnumbered the nearest Confederate forces three to one. He had a great reluctance to risk failure which some historians attribute to a personality flaw. President Lincoln was exasperated.
confederate • mcclellan • civil war • north • south • confederate
Racist Symbols, or Free Expression?
A look at a Michigan city's battle over the Confederate flag.
confederate • confederate flag saginaw michigan nazi neo-nazi ca
A look at a Michigan city's battle over the Confederate flag.
confederate • confederate flag saginaw michigan nazi neo-nazi ca
Reconstruction in Louisiana
Louisiana "reconstruction" lasted until 1876. It was a time of unrest and change.
confederate • reconstruction • civil war • louisiana • history • confederacy
Louisiana "reconstruction" lasted until 1876. It was a time of unrest and change.
confederate • reconstruction • civil war • louisiana • history • confederacy
Shiloh
In April of 1862, Albert Sidney Johnston made a decision. The Confederate commander decided to attack the Union army in wooded ravines on the west side of the Tennessee River near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. It was there that 42,000 Union troops under U. S. Grant were encamped waiting for reinforcements. On the morning of April 6, the Confederates opened fire and charged into the Union camps. The Battle of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest battles of the entire war, was underway.
confederate • civil war • south • north • confederate • union
In April of 1862, Albert Sidney Johnston made a decision. The Confederate commander decided to attack the Union army in wooded ravines on the west side of the Tennessee River near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. It was there that 42,000 Union troops under U. S. Grant were encamped waiting for reinforcements. On the morning of April 6, the Confederates opened fire and charged into the Union camps. The Battle of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest battles of the entire war, was underway.
confederate • civil war • south • north • confederate • union
Sub surfaces after 136 years!
The confederate submarine Hunley becomes the first sub to sink an enemy ship in battle
confederate • hunley • confederate submarine • housatonic • submarine • charleston
The confederate submarine Hunley becomes the first sub to sink an enemy ship in battle
confederate • hunley • confederate submarine • housatonic • submarine • charleston
The Forgotten Battle: Globe Tavern- August 18-21, 1864
Battle of Globe Tavern.Four day battle preceding the siege of Petersburg & Richmond. August 18-21, 1864. Petersburg, Virginia.
confederate • american history • american civil war • war between the states • battle • yankee
Battle of Globe Tavern.Four day battle preceding the siege of Petersburg & Richmond. August 18-21, 1864. Petersburg, Virginia.
confederate • american history • american civil war • war between the states • battle • yankee
The Singing Soldiers of Constance Street
Two soldiers were imprisoned and then died in the attic of a New Orleans home. Their ghostly voices are still heard singing.
confederate • civil war • new orleans • ghost • haunt • spirit
Two soldiers were imprisoned and then died in the attic of a New Orleans home. Their ghostly voices are still heard singing.
confederate • civil war • new orleans • ghost • haunt • spirit
Mary Edwards Walker: A Free Spirit
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
confederate • mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
confederate • mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
The Museum at Warm Springs
Visit this AIA award-winning museum. You will learn about Native American history, treaties with the United States government, their traditional culture and how they keep that culture alive today.
confederate • oregon • warm springs • confederated tribes of warm springs • central oregon • deschutes river
Visit this AIA award-winning museum. You will learn about Native American history, treaties with the United States government, their traditional culture and how they keep that culture alive today.
confederate • oregon • warm springs • confederated tribes of warm springs • central oregon • deschutes river
Albert D. Richardson's Escape
Journalist Albert D. Richardson reported on the Civil War from behind enemy lines, and was captured for a war criminal. His escape was his greatest story.
confederate • journalist albert d. richardson • new york tribune • confederate prisoner albert d. richardson • escape from confederate prison • salisbury penitentary
Journalist Albert D. Richardson reported on the Civil War from behind enemy lines, and was captured for a war criminal. His escape was his greatest story.
confederate • journalist albert d. richardson • new york tribune • confederate prisoner albert d. richardson • escape from confederate prison • salisbury penitentary
CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
confederate • canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
confederate • canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
confederate • george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
confederate • george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
Ghosts of the Confederacy and the Notion of the Lost Cause
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
confederate • melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
confederate • melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
SARAH EMMA EDMONDS (1842 - 1898 )
Sarah Emma Edmonds successfully completed eleven spying missions during the Civil War using the alias Frank Thompson.
confederate • sarah emma edmonds • spy • edmonds • civil war • mary alward
Sarah Emma Edmonds successfully completed eleven spying missions during the Civil War using the alias Frank Thompson.
confederate • sarah emma edmonds • spy • edmonds • civil war • mary alward
The Little Drummer Boy
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
confederate • johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
confederate • johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
confederate • civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
confederate • civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
Cycling in Naples
Pedal power touring in Naples Florida. Jump on a bike and gently cruise around this world class destination from the bay to the beach
confederate • naples bicycle tours • palm cottage • fifth avenue • royal poinciana • naples pier
Pedal power touring in Naples Florida. Jump on a bike and gently cruise around this world class destination from the bay to the beach
confederate • naples bicycle tours • palm cottage • fifth avenue • royal poinciana • naples pier
Finding Civil War Ancestors
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
confederate • civil war • genealogy • family tree • civil war • union
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
confederate • civil war • genealogy • family tree • civil war • union
General Pierre Beauregard
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
confederate • general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
confederate • general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
Modern Military Duels
While the ancient blood feud known as the duel was in decline in Western Europe it was on the rise elsewhere.
confederate • duel • duels • duelist • personal combat • judicial combat
While the ancient blood feud known as the duel was in decline in Western Europe it was on the rise elsewhere.
confederate • duel • duels • duelist • personal combat • judicial combat
Modern Sword use 1700-Present
Relegated to a cosmetic role on the battlefield as firearms became the death dealer swords still had a place in the worlds military
confederate • fencing • boarding cutlasses • napoleonic wars • saber • squares of infantry
Relegated to a cosmetic role on the battlefield as firearms became the death dealer swords still had a place in the worlds military
confederate • fencing • boarding cutlasses • napoleonic wars • saber • squares of infantry
Antebellum Political Characters: Derbigny and Benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
confederate • louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
confederate • louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Antebellum Political Characters: John Slidell
John Slidell was born in New York City but as a transplant to Louisiana in 1819 dominated state politics until 1861.
confederate • louisiana • antebellum • new orleans • john slidell • senator
John Slidell was born in New York City but as a transplant to Louisiana in 1819 dominated state politics until 1861.
confederate • louisiana • antebellum • new orleans • john slidell • senator
Battle of Baton Rouge, August 1862
Louisiana was dominated by the North during most of the Civil War. What were the major events leading to the virtual loss of much of Louisiana to the Confederacy?
confederate • american civil war • battle • baton rouge • louisiana • new orleans
Louisiana was dominated by the North during most of the Civil War. What were the major events leading to the virtual loss of much of Louisiana to the Confederacy?
confederate • american civil war • battle • baton rouge • louisiana • new orleans
Just One More Vote
A look into the nasty politics surrounding the Andrew Johnson presidency and the factors that led to his impeachment by the Radical Republicans.
confederate • andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • civil war • confederate states of america
A look into the nasty politics surrounding the Andrew Johnson presidency and the factors that led to his impeachment by the Radical Republicans.
confederate • andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • civil war • confederate states of america
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
confederate • jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
confederate • jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
Odd Little Ghost Stories
There is no shortage of strange ghost stories associated with the Civil War. This article is a small sampling of such tales.
confederate • ghost • spirit • haunt • civil war • stonewall jackson
There is no shortage of strange ghost stories associated with the Civil War. This article is a small sampling of such tales.
confederate • ghost • spirit • haunt • civil war • stonewall jackson