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Published: 12/1/23
The Education of Quincy Gillmore
Scott Hippensteel writes about the vital geological lessons learned by Union general Quincy Gillmore during his siege of Charleston.
Published: 12/1/23
Pete & Sam & AI
Reflections on the Monitor's Winter 2023 cover story on Confederate general James Longstreet's friendship with Ulysses S. Grant.
Published: 9/1/23
No Born Soldier
An examination of the hard work Union army officer Henry Carrington performed to keep himself safe during the Civil War.
Published: 9/1/23
Popular and Peerless
Historians reflect on the endurance of James M. McPherson’s Battle Cry of Freedom as the seminal volume on the Civil War turns 35.
Published: 9/1/23
Joseph E. Johnston and the Perils of Hindsight
A reassessment of Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston's command decisions.
Published: 9/1/23
“Arkansas Toothpick”
How a large knife known as the "Arkansas Toothpick" earned its menacing reputation in the decades before the Civil War
Published: 9/1/23
Treatment in the Field
A presentation of acts and figures associated with Civil War hospital tents.
Published: 9/1/23
Surrender Towel
The story of Captain Robert M. Sims and the towel he used as a makeshift surrender flag at Appomattox Court House.
Published: 9/1/23
Secretary Dot
Editorial reflections published in the Fall 2023 issue of The Civil War Monitor
Published: 9/1/23
Alpheus Williams’ Presentation Sword
Learn the history and auction value of a cased presentation sword given to Union general Alpheus Williams.
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Published: 9/1/23
What if Lincoln Had Lived?
An assassin’s bullet ended Lincoln's life just weeks into his second term as president. His vision for the reuniting country died with him.
Published: 9/1/23
Fall 2023 | Dispatches
Reader feedback published in the Fall 2023 issue of The Civil War Monitor
Published: 7/10/23
Changing Times—And Names—at U.S. Military Bases
Uncover the story behind U.S. base military base names and their relevance in the context of contemporary values and policies.
Published: 6/7/23
The Bayonet
Affixed over the muzzle of a rifle, the bayonet was undeniably intimidating in appearance. Check out these Civil War bayonet statistics.
Published: 6/7/23
War Dogs
Reflections on the Summer 2023 cover story of The Civil War Monitor
Published: 6/7/23
Summer 2023 | Dispatches
Reader feedback published in the Summer 2023 edition of The Civil War Monitor
Published: 6/7/23
An Elaborate Cap Sells High
A look at the French-style kepi, sold at auction in 2020, worn by Confederate artillery officer Cuthbert H. Slocomb.
Published: 6/7/23
Teaching the Battle of Chickamauga
Historian Andrew Bledsoe on how to help students understand the complexity and experience of Civil War combat through battlefield excursions.