Mary Boykin Chesnut, a Southern aristocrat and writer, is renowned for her captivating and insightful diaries chronicling the American Civil War. Born on March 31, 1823, in Statesburg, South Carolina,... read more →
George Armstrong Custer, a prominent figure in American military history, is remembered for his daring cavalry leadership during the Civil War and the Indian Wars of the American West. Born... read more →
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a man of unwavering principles and indomitable courage, etched his name into the annals of American history as a hero of the Civil War. Born on September... read more →
John Gibbon, born on April 20, 1827, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a distinguished Union Army officer during the American Civil War, renowned for his leadership and strategic acumen. Gibbon played... read more →
James Longstreet, born on January 8, 1821, in Edgefield District, South Carolina, was a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War. Known for his tactical brilliance and steadfast service... read more →
Lewis Addison Armistead, born on February 18, 1817, in New Bern, North Carolina, was a career officer in the United States Army who found himself torn between loyalty to his... read more →
John M. Schofield, born on September 29, 1831, in Gerry, New York, was a prominent American military officer who played a significant role in shaping the course of the Civil... read more →
