Fort Donelson: Early turning point of the Civil War
By John Walsh, featuring images from the author’s collection The triumph by U.S. forces at Fort Donelson in early February 1862 dramatically turned the tide of the Civil War, then
By John Walsh, featuring images from the author’s collection The triumph by U.S. forces at Fort Donelson in early February 1862 dramatically turned the tide of the Civil War, then
Major General William T. Sherman possessed a gift for catchphrases. One of his best-known quips is “So Atlanta is ours and fairly won.” These words appeared in a telegram sent
By Bill Thompson, with artifacts from the author’s collection Samuel Colt sold more Model 1860 Army revolvers to the government than any other gunmaker’s revolvers during the Civil War. About
By Ronald S. Coddington, with images and artifacts from the Craig and Carol Wofford Collection Evander McIver Law focused his piercing blue eyes on the skyline above the Gettysburg countryside.