The American Civil War was defined not only by its political and moral issues, but by a series of brutal, high-casualty battles. These conflicts altered the nation’s history and landscape. Fought on ...

More than a century before streaming platforms and superhero cinematic universes, American filmmakers were already chasing ...

The Civil War ripped apart nearly every bond Americans shared — classmates, friends, even family members found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. One of the most unique feuds came in the ...

Brigadier General Strong Vincent, a Waterford native, is best known for his heroic defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Vincent's leadership was evident prior to Gettysburg, particularly during ...

Of the nearly 2.7 million servicemembers who joined the United States military to fight for the Union during the American Civil War, Major George Washington “G.W.” Rue had a unique claim to fame. The ...

The American Civil War remains one of the most studied and debated periods in U.S. history, as well as our most tragic conflict. However, this infamous war is also one of the most misunderstood. Over ...