Civil War

History & Military Studies

Civil War fortifications are systematic fieldworks and permanent strongpoints built to control terrain, protect troops, and resist artillery and infantry assault. Emerging from...

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The Appomattox Court House battle occurred on April 9, 1865 , when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant....

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The Battle of Vicksburg took place in and around Vicksburg, Mississippi , primarily on the bluffs and defensive lines overlooking the Mississippi River. The engagement centered...

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Tennessee was legally a Union state and not a Confederate state, though it contributed significant manpower and commanders to the Confederacy and saw extensive Confederate milit...

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The fall of the Confederacy refers to the collapse of the Confederate States of America between 1861 and 1865, driven by military defeat, political fragmentation, economic exhau...

News Updates

Fort Sumter did not fall during the bombardment; it surrendered on April 13, 1861, and was evacuated on April 14, 1861. The Confederate bombardment began on April 12, 1861, and...

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The Civil War’s final battle unfolded at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, where General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to Lieutenant General Ulys...

sociology

Civil war disproportionately affects women by reshaping their safety, economic opportunity, health, and political voice. While conflicts differ in causes and conduct, the gender...

History Terminology

A carpetbagger during the Civil War and Reconstruction referred to a Northerner who moved to the South, often seen as seeking political, economic, or social advantage after the...

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The Battle of Fredericksburg (December 11–15, 1862) was a decisive Confederate victory in the American Civil War, fought in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia. Union Major Ge...