Discover how the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863 split the Confederacy, gave the Union control of the Mississippi, and permanently turned the tide of the Civil War.
American History
Winfield Scott Hancock – General, Civil War, Gettysburg
Discover the incredible story of General Winfield Scott Hancock, the legendary Union hero who saved the day at Gettysburg and ran for the U.S. Presidency.
During the Civil War, Gen. Ulysses Grant Began Expelling Southern Jews—Until Lincoln Stepped In
Explore the history of General Orders No. 11, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s order expelling Jews during the Civil War, and how President Lincoln stopped it.
Battle of Gettysburg: Summary, Facts & Casualties
Explore the history, key figures, and lasting impact of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest conflict and pivotal turning point of the American Civil War.
The 1878 Act That Barred Federal Troops From States
Explore the history of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, a pivotal law born out of Reconstruction that limits federal military power in domestic law enforcement.
A. P. Hill
Discover the life of Confederate General A.P. Hill, leader of the Light Division, his complex rivalries, and his impact on American Civil War history.
Mathew Brady – Photos, Biography & Facts
Explore the life of Mathew Brady, the pioneer of Civil War photography whose raw, historic battlefield images birthed the medium of modern photojournalism.
Braxton Bragg – General, Civil War & Confederate
Explore the turbulent life of Confederate General Braxton Bragg, from his Western Theater campaigns to his controversial legacy and impact on American history.
J.E.B. Stuart – Accomplishments, Death & Civil War
Explore the life, legendary cavalry exploits, and controversial legacy of Confederate Major General J.E.B. Stuart, the ‘eyes and ears’ of Robert E. Lee.
Jubal Early – General, Civil War & Lost Cause
Explore the life of Jubal Early, the fierce Confederate general who led the raid on Washington and post-war became the main architect of the Lost Cause myth.
George G. Meade – General, Civil War & Gettysburg
Discover the incredible life of Union General George G. Meade, the brilliant strategist who won the Battle of Gettysburg but was overshadowed by history.
Atlanta Campaign – Sherman, Civil War & Summary
Explore the history of the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Discover how General William T. Sherman’s victory saved Lincoln’s presidency and doomed the Confederacy.