american civil war Archives

By Jeff Schogol Dec 7, 2018

Analysis

VA Secretary Wilkie Once Praised Confederate President Jefferson Davis In Speech

In a 1995 tribute to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, current Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie attempted to reinvent history to...

By Emily Whalen Oct 18, 2018

The Long March

What is the likelihood of civil war in the United States? Few Americans ask me this question, despite the fact...

By Jack Mandaville Apr 26, 2018

Mandatory Fun

Every American knows — or should know — the basics of the American Civil War. The United States split between...

By Jared Keller Aug 24, 2017

History

On February 17, 1864, the 12-foot-long Confederate submersible H. L. Hunley became the first combat sub in American history to...

By Francis Horton May 17, 2017

History

If there is anything that drives innovation in science and technology, it’s a good old-fashioned war. When you need to...

By Jason Nulton Dec 24, 2014

History

For those who serve, war is surreal, but celebrating Christmas while in a combat zone can be particularly somber. This...