Some reflect the pageantry and pride imbued in uniforms or encouragement from the sound of a bugle. Others show how a loved one was cherished through a photograph. This section displays objects that ...

“War, civil war, with all its horrors ... In the closing hours of the bloodiest single day in American history, which saw ...

The American Civil War was the first major conflict that was photographed extensively, bringing shocking and often horrific images to the front pages and into people's living rooms. Photography ...

In the American Civil war there were units on both sides which had uniforms heavily influenced by their individual heritage, fashion crazes or special requirements. China surgeon who lost 25kg in ...

At a time when Africa is convulsed by various threats and American interests could be at risk, United States influence is in ...

"Incidents of the war: A harvest of death ... in the U.S. in 1860 180,000 — Number of African American soldiers that served in the Civil War 1 in 5 — Average death rate for all Civil War ...

One of the great historical challenges of all armies throughout history has been to treat their dead with dignity. The ...

The American Civil War was arguably one of the most devastating conflicts in the history of the United States. Fought over slavery, it divided families and communities and, of course, the nation.

On Nov. 25, 1863, 150 years ago, during the American Civil War, Union forces staged a spectacular breakout from besieged Chattanooga, Tenn. Routed Confederate troops retreated 25 miles to Dalton ...