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On the cover: Old Abe, the 8th Wisconsin’s Mascot. (Library of Congress)

Vol. 52, No. 4

July-August 2026

Civil War News · Print Edition

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Award in Publication Excellence: Presented to Terry L. Futrell · p. 4
Through the LensThe Men Must See Us Today by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 8
CWRTNY 75th Anniversary · p. 12
The Unfinished FightGum Blanket by Craig L Barry · p. 14
Vision and Valor: The War Through Women’s eyesEnemies in War but Friends in Peace by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 18
A Healer’s Hat and Manual: Rare Hospital Steward Items by Dana B. Shoaf · p. 22
Old Abe: Wisconsin’s War Eagle by Peter H. Jacobsohn DDS · p. 26
General James Henry Lane: The Unsung Hero of Spotsylvania by Janet Steck McCabe · p. 34
Houston CWRT: Frank E. Vandiver Award · p. 43
Ohio Civil War Show: America’s 250th Celebration by Teresa Drushel · p. 44
Spared & SharedA Time For Memory and For Tears by William Griffing · p. 48
This & ThatA Closer Look at the Cast - Part 3 by Gould Hagler · p. 50
Steve Davis: Requiescat in Pace by Gould Hagler · p. 53
The Graphic WarFannie Palmer, Artist by Salvatore Cilella · p. 54
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustSoldier Pickups Part I by Tim Talbott · p. 58
Blue & Gray Education SocietyThe Guns at Raymond by Robert D. Jenkins Sr. · p. 64
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 66

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On the cover: Artists Edwin Forbes and Alfred Waud. (Library of Congress)

Vol. 52, No. 3

May-June 2026

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The 31st Annual Chickamauga Civil War Show Opens the 2026 Season · p. 4
An Officer and His Sketchbook by Joseph F. Wilson · p. 8
Through the LensThe Accomplishment of This One Object by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 12
Vision and Valor: The War Through Women’s eyesNone But the Brave Deserve the Fair by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 16
The Unfinished FightPhoto Analysis by Craig L Barry · p. 22
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 26
Two Artists: One Forgotten Battle by George F. Franks III · p. 28
Cavalry Hill Cemetery: Rediscovering the Lost Graves by Robert D. Jenkins Sr. · p. 36
Spared & SharedIt Fairly Made the Earth Shake by William Griffing · p. 40
This & ThatA Closer Look at the Cast Part 2 by Gould Hagler · p. 44
The Graphic WarThe Connecticut Plan by Salvatore Cilella · p. 48
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustCVBT at 30 - A Look Back by Tom Van Winkle · p. 52
Chicora Cemetery Honors Fallen Confederate Soldiers at Averasboro Site by Bob Ruegsegger · p. 56
Critic’s CornerA Northern Soldier’s Durable Memoir by Stephen Davis · p. 62
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 64

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On the cover: Stone House on the Manassas National Battlefield Park (Library of Congress)

Vol. 52, No. 2

March-April 2026

Civil War News · Print Edition

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Behind the Lines by William C. Davis · p. 4
The Fight for Manassas Battlefield by Alex Winn · p. 6
2025 Middle Tennessee Civil War Show News · p. 10
Through the LensMore Serious than Expected by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 14
The Unfinished Fight“God Bless The Russians” October 2, 1863 by Craig L Barry · p. 18
Vision and Valor: The War Through Women’s eyesTeaching Former Slaves by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 22
The Long Journey Home: Finding the Owner of a Stolen Rifle by Richard H. Holloway · p. 26
William Loring: Controversial Confederate Commander by Lloyd W. Klein · p. 32
Spared & SharedGrant’s 1864 Reception at the White House by William Griffing · p. 42
This & ThatA Closer Look at the Cast by Gould Hagler · p. 46
Emerging Civil WarPatriotism and Intelligence vs Superstition... by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 50
The Graphic WarHercules and the serpent by Salvatore Cilella · p. 52
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustEarly Visitors to Virginia’s Battlefields Part II by Tim Talbott · p. 56
Critic’s CornerWorthy of the Cause for Which They Fight by Stephen Davis · p. 62
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 64

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On the cover: “Lee and His Generals.” (Library of Congress)

Vol. 52, No. 1

January-February 2026

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Through the LensA Good Thrashing by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 4
USCC Massacre: At Simpsonville, Kentucky by Charles H. Bogart · p. 8
N-SSA Celebrates its 75th Anniversary by Bruce W. Miller · p. 10
The Unfinished FightThe Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company by Craig L Barry · p. 16
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 20
Vision and Valor: The War Through Women’s eyesWomen Nurses in the Civil War by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 22
Fort McAllister: Southern Sentinel on Georgia’s Ogeechee River by Bob Ruegsegger · p. 28
Confederate Grand Strategy: Is What Historians Think About Robert E. Lee All Wrong? by Alexander B. Rossino · p. 32
Spared & SharedBattle of Roanoke Island Letter by William Griffing · p. 42
This & ThatCrisis in Charleston by Gould Hagler · p. 46
Emerging Civil WarThe Book of General Stevenson by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 50
The Graphic WarCivil War Politics: Abolition and Election by Salvatore Cilella · p. 54
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustThe 2025 Annual Conference by Thomas Van Winkle · p. 56
Critic’s CornerWhat makes a good battle book? by Stephen Davis · p. 62
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 66

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On the cover: Union General George Meade. (Library of Congress)

Vol. 51, No. 6

November-December 2025

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American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 4
Through the LensDoes the General Expect us to Fly? by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 6
The Dentist, The Emperor, and the American civil war by Peter H. Jacobsohn D.D.S. · p. 10
47th Southeastern Civil War Show & Antique Gun show News · p. 14
The Unfinished FightA Few Thoughts on Military Hospitals by Craig L Barry · p. 16
Library of Congress Collection10-inch Columbiad in Charleston by Stephen Davis · p. 20
Vision and Valor: The War Through Women’s eyesWomen Doctors in the Civil War by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 22
American Digger’s Antique Militaria & Americana Show News · p. 26
The Pipe Creek Circular: Controversies & Implications by Lloyd W. Klein · p. 28
Spared & SharedBattle of Fredericksburg Letter by William Griffing · p. 38
This & ThatCSS Florida: early Trials and Tribulations by Gould Hagler · p. 44
Emerging Civil WarWhere Has the Time Flown? by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 48
The Graphic WarJohn G. Keyser, Artist Soldier for the 24th N.J. by Salvatore Cilella · p. 52
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustEarly Visitors to Central Virginia’s Battlefields by Tim Talbott · p. 56
Critic’s CornerHarwell’s “In Tall Cotton” by Stephen Davis · p. 62
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 66

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On the cover: Union General Phil Sheridan. (Library of Congress)

Vol. 51, No. 5

September-October 2025

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In This Issue

Behind the Lines by William C. Davis · p. 4
Through the LensOne of the Fiercest Fights by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 6
Awards Announced For Excellence In U.S. Army History Writing · p. 10
Cooling Down: Ice in the Civil War South by Richard H. Holloway · p. 12
The Unfinished FightBelgian Musket in the Civil War by Craig L Barry · p. 16
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 20
Vision and Valor: The War Through Women’s eyes“He Died for Me” by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 22
Phil Sheridan’s Widow: Her Campaign to Protect His Memory by Jonathan A. Noyalas · p. 26
Spared & Shared“They Swear a Big Oath” by William Griffing · p. 34
This & ThatRetesting Your General Knowledge by Gould Hagler · p. 38
Emerging Civil WarMoment of Mercy and Reflection by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 42
The Graphic WarAndersonville by Salvatore Cilella · p. 46
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustThe Mud March: Union Soldiers’ Perspectives by Tim Talbott · p. 50
Critic’s CornerThe South Won the War by Stephen Davis · p. 56
USS Hartford: Met Ignoble End in Southern Seaport by Bob Ruegsegger · p. 60
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 66

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On the cover: Staged Civil War photograph showing a pre-Inhaler application of anesthesia. (Library of Congress)

Vol. 51, No. 4

July-August 2025

Civil War News · Print Edition

In This Issue

Behind the Lines by William C. Davis · p. 4
Through the LensThe Work of the Very Devil Himself by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 6
Ohio Civil War Show: 47th Annual Family Event by Teresa Drushel · p. 10
Wyse Fork Battlefield Anniversary by Larry Babits · p. 14
The Unfinished FightHoppin John and Limpin Susan by Craig L Barry · p. 18
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 20
Vision and Valor: The War Through Women’s eyesNo Idle Hands - Knitting Socks for Soldiers by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 22
Anesthesia: Before and During the Civil War by Peter H. Jacobsohn, DDS · p. 26
Spared & Shared“The Rebs are Death on the Negro Regiments” by William Griffing · p. 34
This & ThatA Blackguardly Trick or an Honorable Act for the Public Good? by Gould Hagler · p. 40
Emerging Civil WarConnection in the Desert: Visiting Picacho Peak by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 43
The Graphic WarThe Army of the Potomac and the Peninsula by Salvatore Cilella · p. 48
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust“Dressing Wounds & Sending Back the Disabled” by Tim Talbott · p. 50
Home of Joseph Holt: A Staunch Unionist by Charles H. Bogart · p. 56
Critic’s CornerThe End of an Era - John S. Wise by Stephen Davis · p. 58
A Regiment Doomed from the Start by Joseph F. Wilson · p. 60
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 66

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On the cover: Seven Civil War major generals. Seated: John Alexander Logan, William Tecumseh Sherman, Henry Warner Slocum. Standing: Oliver Otis Howard, William Babcock Hazen, Jefferson Columbus Davis, and Joseph Anthony Mower. (Library of Congress)

Vol. 51, No. 3

May-June 2025

Civil War News · Print Edition

In This Issue

Behind the Lines by William C. Davis · p. 4
In Memoriam – Mort Künstler by Bill Bleyer · p. 7
The Unfinished FightCharles Derudio by Craig L Barry · p. 10
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 12
Sallie the Dog and the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteers by Richard C. Saylor · p. 14
The Columbus Belmont Battlefield by Charles H. Bogart · p. 18
Vision and Valor:The War Through Women’s eyes by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 20
Spared & Shared“Only where the tiger couched” by William Griffing · p. 26
This & ThatForty Years’ Worth of Artifacts and the Stories They Tell by Gould Hagler · p. 30
The Graphic WarImagining Emancipation by Salvatore Cilella · p. 34
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustDrawn to War: Sketch Artists in the Civil War by Tim Talbott · p. 38
Emerging Civil WarCivil War to Civil Rights in Montgomery, Ala. by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 44
Through the LensThat Old Yell We Had Learned to Know So Well by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 48
Critic’s CornerThe Civil War: A Narrative Volume Three by Stephen Davis · p. 52
Interview with Harold Holzer by Jonathan W. White · p. 54
Fighting for the Forts: The War Before The War by Leon Reed · p. 60
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 66

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Vol. 51, No. 2

March-April 2025

Civil War News · Print Edition

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Behind the Lines by William C. Davis · p. 6
Famous Civil War Quotes · p. 7
The Unfinished FightArmy Beans by Craig L Barry · p. 8
Show News: 37th Middle Tennessee Civil War Show · p. 12
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 14
Lincoln Forum: 29th Meeting in Gettysburg · p. 16
Vision and Valor:The War Through Women’s eyes: “Armed with Needles” by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 18
Fidelity: The Fighting Swearers by Alan D. Gaff · p. 22
This & ThatThe Dismantling of Slavery in Maryland by Gould Hagler · p. 32
The Graphic WarDodging the Draft: Offering a Substitute, A Scene in the Office of the Provost Marshall by Salvatore Cilella · p. 36
Central Virginia Battlefields TrustSoldiers’ Winter Quarters in Central Virginia by Tim Talbott · p. 40
Emerging Civil WarA Visit to the Battle of Franklin Battlefield by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 46
Fort Fisher’s New Visitor Center and reconstructed Earthworks by Leon Reed · p. 50
Critic’s CornerThe Civil War: A Narrative Volume Two by Stephen Davis · p. 54
“Behold A Pale Horse”: Captain Winston J.T. Stephens and the St. Johns Rangers in Northeast Florida by William J. Stier · p. 56
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 66

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Vol. 51, No. 1

January-February 2025

Civil War News · Print Edition

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Behind the Lines by William C. Davis · p. 6
Famous Civil War Quotes · p. 7
Charleston Free Badge: 12th Known Sold at Auction by Cliff Krainik · p. 8
The Unfinished FightBuilding the Traditions M1842 Rifled Musket by Craig L Barry · p. 10
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 14
Vision and Valor:The War Through Women’s eyes: “Homespun” by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 16
Burnside’s Invasion of East Tennessee: A More Accurate View of Troop Movements by Terry L. Futrell · p. 20
This & ThatLincoln’s Cabinet by Gould Hagler · p. 26
Riddick’s Folly Embraces Cordial Civil war Era Letter by Bob Ruegsegger · p. 30
The Graphic WarEhrgott and Forbriger: Western Lithographers by Salvatore Cilella · p. 34
Emerging Civil WarBentonville, N.C. by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 42
John S. Clark’s Estimate of Confederate Strength, Sept. 1862 by Alexander B. Rossino · p. 46
N-SSA 150th National Competition by Bruce W. Miller · p. 51
Through the LensMy Father is Here by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 52
Critic’s CornerReading Mary Boykin Chestnut by Stephen Davis · p. 54
“Playing War!” Sham Battles During and After the Civil War by Jonathan A. Noyalas · p. 58
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 68

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Vol. 50, No. 8

November-December 2024

Civil War News · Print Edition

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REMEMBERING PETER CARMICHAEL by Leon Reed · p. 6
The Unfinished FightA Few Thoughts on Hat Insignia by Craig L Barry · p. 8
Vision and Valor:The War Through Women’s eyes: “Funded by Faith” by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 14
Burnside’s Invasion of East Tennessee: A History of Misinformations Part 1 by Terry L. Futrell · p. 18
This & ThatTragedies and Statistics by Gould Hagler · p. 24
Civil war Show News · p. 28
The Graphic WarAnnie Powell and the Great Seal of the Confederacy by Salvatore Cilella · p. 30
Lost from the Landscape: Destroyed Homes on Central Virginia’s Battlefields by Tim Talbott · p. 34
Emerging Civil WarA Trip to New Orleans by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 40
Financing the Civil War: Cotton Bonds & The Erlanger Loan by Lloyd W. Klein · p. 42
Mathematically Impossible by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 47
Critic’s CornerShelby Foote’s The Civil War Volume One: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Stephen Davis · p. 50
Preservation News · p. 53
A Fighting Parson’s Deadly Aim by Joseph F. Wilson · p. 54
Robbed of Reason: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Civil War by Ernest A. Dollar Jr. · p. 56
Band Leader-Historian Continues to March Forward with AEF Band by Bob Ruegsegger · p. 64
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 66
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 68

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Vol. 50, No. 7

September-October 2024

Civil War News · Print Edition

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Stephen Lang, Jeff Shaara by Harold Holzer · p. 5
The Unfinished FightImportance of Reputation by Craig L Barry · p. 8
Vision and Valor:The War Through Women’s eyes: “No One Can Count Up The Value of These Things” by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 12
“The Place...Shall Be Destroyed by Fire” by Jonathan A. Noyalas · p. 18
This & ThatGoverning Arkansas in the Civil War by Gould Hagler · p. 26
Civil war Conscription by Joan Wenner · p. 29
The Graphic WarKimmel & Foster: Lithographers, Part II by Salvatore Cilella · p. 30
SACRED PLACES, PROFANE SCENES: Central Virginia’s Battlefield CHURCHES by Tim Talbott · p. 34
Emerging Civil War Newsletter by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 38
lost and found: A Trove of General Rawlins Material Comes to Light by Allen J. Ottens, Melissa A. Winn, and Ryan P. Semmes · p. 42
A Poignant Reminder of the Tragedy of The War by Jonathan W. White · p. 52
MEDAL OF HONOR FOR TWO OF ANDREWS’ RAIDERS by Stephen Davis · p. 54
THE LAWBOOK RAID by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 56
Critic’s CornerDOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN: LEE’S LIEUTENANTS: A STUDY IN COMMAND by Stephen Davis · p. 60
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 63
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 71

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Vol. 50, No. 6

July-August 2024

Civil War News · Print Edition

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Gettysburg Film Festival by Leon Reed · p. 4
The Unfinished FightPeanuts and Parched Corn by Craig L Barry · p. 8
Vision and Valor:The War Through Women’s eyes: They died in the service of their country by Juanita Leisch Jensen · p. 12
Long Island Civil War Soldiers Project by Bill Bleyer · p. 16
DISTURBING THE SLUMBERING HORNET’S NEST: The Attack on the Stockade Redan at Vicksburg by Jeff T. Giambrone · p. 18
Emory and Emily Upton: Star Crossed Lovers by Salvatore Cilella · p. 22
Ohio Civil War Show News: 46th Year! · p. 26
This & ThatSupplying Gunpowder to the Confederate Army by Gould Hagler · p. 30
“Gobbled Up” – Four Prisoners of War on Central Virginia’s Battlefields by Tim Talbott · p. 39
Emerging Civil War Newsletter by Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. · p. 42
you are not going to fire here, are you? by Stephanie Hagiwara · p. 45
Misleading History: The Problematic Legacy of John G. Walker and the Maryland Campaign of September 1862 by Alexander B. Rossino · p. 48
N-SSA 149th Nationals by Bruce Miller · p. 55
Critic’s CornerEdward A. Pollard, Southern History of the War by Stephen Davis · p. 58
Civil War Book Reviews · p. 62
American Battlefield TrustPreserve. Educate. Inspire · p. 66
Civil War Field Hospitals Saved the Lives of Countless Soldiers by Bob Ruegsegger · p. 70

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Vol. 50, No. 5

May-June 2024

Civil War News · Print Edition

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How Shall All These Wounds Be Healed? Exploring Battle’s Impact on Families by Jonathan A. Noyalas · p. 18
Fresh Views of the War’s Most Famous Fort: Rare Views of Fort Sumter by Bob Zeller, President, The Center for Civil War Photography · p. 48
Maryland Arms Collectors Show: The 68th Annual Show News from Timonium, MD · p. 52
The Truth at Cassville: Was Joe Johnston Honest with History? · p. 56
Herb Peck Jr. Civil War Photography Collection: The Story of a Civil War Photography Collector and the Sale of His Recovered Images by Richard H. Holloway · p. 70

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