Articles
Published: 3/7/23
Rethinking the Beast
Reflections on the cover story about Union general Benjamin Butler in the Spring 2023 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 3/7/23
Richmond After the Fall
An examination of a photo from April 14, 1865, that shows Union soldiers mingling with Confederate parolees at the Washington Monument in Richmond, Virginia.
Published: 3/7/23
Beasts of Burden
Facts and figures about the mules used by the Union army to help carry supplies during the Civil War.
Published: 3/7/23
An Empty Sleeve After Fredericksburg
First Lieutenant Jacob Thompson Zug had the lower part of his right arm amputated after it was shattered during battle.
Published: 10/30/23
The Books That Built Me: John Hennessy
Civil War historian John Hennessy reflects on the books that helped inspire and shape his interest in the conflict.
Published: 3/7/23
“To Jump the Broomstick”
An examination of the origins of the phrase "to jump the broomstick," which is often associated with the African-American community.
Published: 3/7/23
Eli Long and the Raid on Cleveland, Tennessee
In November 1863, Eli Long and some 1,500 Union troops executed a raid against the town of Cleveland, Tennessee.
Published: 3/7/23
A Sterling Tribute to a New York City Militia Officer
A look at the previously auctioned sterling silver tray presented to Col. Abram Duryée of the renowned 7th New York State Militia.
Published: 3/7/23
Another Gettysburg Victory
The previous site of General Pickett’s Buffet in Gettysburg was recently purchased by the American Battlefield Trust.
Published: 3/7/23
Battle Fatigue
Read quotes from Union and Confederate soldiers about the exhaustion they faced on Civil War battlefields.
Published: 8/19/25
A Mighty Protector
The story of Union soldier Edwin C. Hall and the pocket prayer book that stopped a bullet—and saved his life.
Published: 8/19/25
Side Trip: Thompson’s Station
Tips for exploring Thompson's Station, Tennessee, a lesser-known Civil War site located not far from Nashville.
Published: 9/25/23
Voices From the Army of Northern Virginia, Part 8
The final installment of Gary W. Gallagher's series on books published about the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Published: 8/19/25
Fraternizing With the Enemy
Firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers about their non-combat interactions with the enemy.
Published: 8/19/25
Fall 2025 | Dispatches
Reader feedback published in the Fall 2025 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 8/19/25
A Patriotic Accessory
A look at the patriotic earrings worn during the Civil War by nurse Rebecca Pomroy.
Published: 8/19/25
Photographic Mapmaking
A rare image highlights the largely forgotten process of photographic mapmaking during the Civil War.
Published: 8/19/25
Learning the Ropes
Thoughts on The Civil War Monitor's Fall 2025 cover story about Abraham Lincoln's evolution as commander in chief.