Soldiers
Published: 4/8/24
Extra Voices: Losing Comrades
Read firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers about the loss of a comrade during the Civil War.
Published: 3/18/24
An Unwilling Abolitionist
Joseph D. Hatfield and emancipation's effects within the Union army
Published: 3/18/24
A Close Call Close to Home
A wartime photograph helps tell the story of a Confederate soldier from Tennessee.
Published: 3/18/24
Homecomings
First-person quotes about long-awaited reunions between Union and Confederate soldiers and their loved ones at home
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Published: 3/18/24
The Man Who Broke The Klan
How U.S. Army officer and Civil War veteran Lewis Merrill took on—and routed—the Ku Klux Klan in postwar South Carolina
Published: 1/8/24
Extra Voices: Doldrums of War
Read quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers about the long stretches of inactivity and boredom they regularly faced.
Published: 12/1/23
Losing Comrades
Firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers on the loss of army comrades during the Civil War.
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Published: 12/1/23
A Disappointment to His Friends
James Marten explores the unknown story of the ill-fated expedition led by Lieutenant Edward Brooks Expedition during the Petersburg Campaign.
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Published: 9/15/23
Hints to Soldiers
Explore the illustrations from "The Soldier in Our Civil War" that showcase the life of common soldiers. Learn about their camp and campaign tips and tricks.
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: 6/30/23
Extra Voices: Trench Life
Uncover the harsh truths of trench life as described by Union and Confederate soldiers in their own words.
Published: 6/7/23
Trench Life
Firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers about life in the trenches during 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: 3/7/23
Battle Fatigue
Read quotes from Union and Confederate soldiers about the exhaustion they faced on Civil War battlefields.
Published: 12/5/22
Extra Voices: Army Stragglers
In the Voices section of our Winter 2022 issue we highlighted quotes about “straggling” soldiers in the Union and Confederate armies. Unfortunately, we didn’t have room to include all that...
Published: 9/1/22
Charles Redington Mudge at Gettysburg
A look at the performance of Charles Redington Mudge of the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Published: 9/1/22
Smoking War
Read about the allure and significance of smoking and tobacco use among Civil War soldiers, from cigars to snuff.
Published: 8/22/22
Extra Voices: A Thirst For Battle
Read the powerful firsthand quotes on the thirst for battle that gripped many Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.