Articles related to "General Robert E Lee"

Offering his services as well as those of his legion, General Shelby found no takers.

The Battle of Antieham was fought on the 17th of September 1862. The opposing commanders were Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan.

Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.

Refusing to surrender he led his men on an epic 1500 mile flight through the anarchy of a lost war to continue the fight.

The beloved animals returned the affection the soldiers gave them. Did some soldiers know their Shamanic symbolism? Read about these special creatures and their powers.

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.

In the Battle of Cross Keys the Confederate forces were commanded by Stonewall Jackson, whilst the Union forces were commanded by George McClellan.

Robert Frost is America's most beloved poet. He considered himself a "lone wolf." While other poets were clinging to schools of poetry, he clung only to poetry itself.

He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.

History is written by the victor. In this case, the victor's history is rewritten in this compelling short story collection.

From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.

Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan

A 422-acre campus features four museums, four historic homes, living history demonstrations and an important battlefield.

Memories of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers light up the night at a sacred battlefield.

Flashman is a fictional character forced to don roles ranging from soldier to slave trader, unwillingly caught in the middle of the 19th century's biggest events.

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.

Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.

During the first half of the Civil War, things went badly for the Union Army. In July, 1863, however, two important battles would turn the tide in the North's favor.

The life of Abraham Lincoln is virtually unparalleled. The following is an overview of the life of one of history's most famous figures.

In the Civil War, the Battle of Antietam was a Confederate gamble that ended in a bloody stalemate. However its aftermath changed the course of American history.

Logan? Liam? Lance? Lincoln? Here are some trendy and uncommon names for baby boys that start with the letter L.

President Lincoln's most famous speech of 10 poetic sentences was at first received along partisan lines, but it is now regarded as one of the best in American history.

Buoyed by the success of Gettysburg, Ted Turner brought the Civil War novel Gods and Generals to the Big Screen. It bombed. Here's why.

Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.

From his station atop a 62-foot-high pedestal in the center of Hemming Plaza, a Confederate soldier keeps watch over Downtown Jacksonville.

During the Civil War, the Union Army suffered crushing defeats under the command of seven different generals. The eighth and final general led the Union to victory.

Many universities and colleges share common nicknames such as Eagles, Tigers, Lions, Warriors, Bulldogs or variations of them. Others have names that are truly unique.

Over the years some of South Park's more controversial, 'news worthy' episodes have overshadowed some of the show's other shining stars.

Brutal fighting in the vicinity Spotsylvania Courthouse Junction in Virginia during the Civil War was the last fight for the storied Stonewall Brigade.

There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.

The relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and General George McClellan was stormy throughout the Civil War.