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Published: 6/7/23
A Patriotic Pie
Called “patriotic pies” for their content and appearance by the Library Company of Philadelphia, the two-sided prints tell tales of bravery, duty, and love of country.
Published: 6/7/23
Voices From the Army of Northern Virginia, Part 7: Robert E. Lee
Historian Gary Gallagher on the best books written about Army of Northern Virginia commander Robert E. Lee
Published: 4/1/23
April-Fool’s Day
View an image Harper's Weekly published to mark April Fool's Day in 1861, only days before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Published: 3/24/23
Extra Voices: Battle Fatigue
Read about the realities of battle fatigue in the Civil War era, showcasing soldiers' quotes that capture their exhaustion.
Published: 3/9/23
Eyewitness to the Battle of Hampton Roads
Read about the Battle of Hampton Roads through the eyes of Lieutenant Samuel Dana Green in a captivating letter to his parents.
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
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
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
A Vinegar Valentine
A look at an example of a "vinegar valentine" sent during the American Civil War.
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.
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Published: 3/7/23
A Man Called Beast
Benjamin Butler’s wartime reputation as a "beast" belies the love and admiration many contemporaries felt for him before, during, and after the conflict.
Published: 3/7/23
Battle Fatigue
Read quotes from Union and Confederate soldiers about the exhaustion they faced on Civil War battlefields.
Published: 3/7/23
Spring 2023 | Dispatches
Reader feedback published in the Spring 2023 issue of The Civil War Monitor
Published: 3/7/23
The Touch of Tragedy
Colin Edward Woodward explores the life of Custis Lee, the firstborn son of Confederate General Robert. E. Lee.
Published: 3/7/23
Voices From the Army of Northern Virginia, Part 6: Managing the Cavalry
Historian Gary Gallagher on the best books about the leadership of the Army of Northern Virginia's cavalry of the 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: 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
The Top Five Civil War Biographies
Historian Matthew Christopher Hulbert offers his top five biographies of Civil War-era personalities.