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in galloping octometer, on the subject of “Sheridan’s Ride.” The poem was considerably short of a masterpiece, the best lines going to the horse Rienz…

The Watchdog by Craig Barry, from the December 2017 issue of Civil War News.

pare them to each other, and see if the secondary works interpret them correctly. And look at everything with a critical eye and skeptical attitude…

The Largest Event of its WINCHESTER, Va.—On October 6-8, the North-South Skirmish Association held its 136th National Competition at its home range, F…

When an historical event is passing into legend, it helps t have a poem written about it. Thus we have Thomas Buchanan Read’s “Sheridan’s Ride,” based…

The Largest Event of its WINCHESTER, Va.—On October 6-8, the North-South Skirmish Association held its 136th National Competition at its home range, F…

Book Reviews, from the November 2017 issue of Civil War News.

more will soon have them.” In a following letter Colonel Early wrote, “I have directed them to get all the double barrel shotgun they could.” In July…

I could not help thinking that there was a better way to deal with the Indians than to begin with the conquering sword and follow it up with starvatio…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the November 2017 issue of Civil War News.

Steven E. Woodworth, Ph.D., Professor of History, Texas Christi University, Fort Worth, Texas.

in the By Marc Ramsey and Roger Semplak A while back, as we were packing up far too many unsold books from a Civil War show, in order…

Missouri. From my ing, it’s a Feder pin. I was curious a and value.…

The Watchdog by Craig Barry, from the October 2017 issue of Civil War News.

The Wars after the War: Close Cal The second in a series on Union officers who served in the Indian Wars…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the October 2017 issue of Civil War News.

I recently received some more material for my Civil War firear in the field information file fr my North Carolina correspondent and battlefield resear…

Confederate Mon Save BILOXI, Miss.—Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum, is making a public plea…

of the pioneer movement of the early to middle 19th century— thus creating a parallel narrative

Steven E. Woodworth, Ph.D., Professor of History, Texas Chr University, Fort Worth, Texas.

Central Virginia Battlefield Trust has recently acquired a property closely related to a Medal of Honor commendation from the Battle of Chancel lorsvi…

Captain Jack. Portrait of Kintpuash created shortly before his execution in 1873.

More on Multiple Handguns, My N Book on the Morse Carbine & a Ca…

By Stephen Davis Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and John B. Hood had few things in common, but one of them was that both assumed army command at a…

Central Virginia Battlefield Trust has recently acquired a property closely related to a Medal of Honor commendation from the Battle of Chancel lorsvi…

Jay Jorgensen is a judge in New Jersey. He has written several books on Gettysburg. He is the editor and co-author of the recent released Top Ten at…

shaped pin in front of th be removed to unlock the President John Breckenrid Kentucky; all of whom bec Confederate Generals. The initial production…

By Gould Hagler The fourth of a series on shor ages of consumer goods in the Confederacy.…

Reader Jay Hull wrote me after reading my May column discussing the prototype of

Following the battle of Frank lin, Nov. 30, 1864, Confederate Gen. John B. Hood had few tactical options when Union Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield’s army…

they represent proud heritage? Are they considered offensive

Book Reviews, from the July 2017 issue of Civil War News.

Editorial & Photography Staff: Greg Biggs, Joseph Bordonaro, Sa Goss, Gould B. Hagler Jr., Gordon L. Jones, Michael Kent, John

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the July 2017 issue of Civil War News.

Quick: what do Winston Churchill and Newt Gingrich have in common? Answer: Not much, but they both wrote an “alternative hist ry” about how Robert E. …

The newly-restored Texas is unve Transportation, April 28, 2017. ATLANTA, GA.—Fresh from a 15-month restoration at the Nort Carolina Transportation Mu…

Forgotten Trial Of A Uni Confederate in Cons-The Civil War Treason…

The Watchdog by Craig Barry, from the April 2017 issue of Civil War News.

The Mid-South Show Here is my favorite, the post-vocalic r (Another broken

Joseph G. Bilby received his BA and MA degrees in history from Seton Hall University and served as a lieutenant in the 1

Civil War Education Association (CWEA) & American History Forum The leading presenter of Civil War and American History Conferences & Tours Through Ma…

Historic Battle Mural Moved T In this segment of Atlanta’s famo the Federal line east of Atlanta By Stephen Davis ATLANTA, GA.—One of the world’s grea…

or slightly used, when I first sta ed reading about the Civil War, to today, when many are now true…

Confederate Memorial Hall Victim Of Fire Bombing By Joseph A. Ricci NEW ORLEANS, LA.—New Orleans hidden gem, Confederate Memorial Hall, was recently t…

Living Veteran’s Daughter Reenac By Gould Hagler Pictured here is Iris Lee Gay Jordan, the daughter of Lewis Gay, who served as a private in 4th Flori…

Arms Collectors Shoot I recently heard from friend Bill Adams regarding his work with the Massachusetts Antique Arms Collectors’ annual outing. Bill h…

Confederate Memorial Hall Victim Of Fire Bombing By Joseph A. Ricci NEW ORLEANS, LA.—New Orleans hidden gem, Confederate Memorial Hall, was recently t…