On both sides, the Civil War boasted men who were brilliant and charismatic—and others who did not live up to expectations. Many leaders earned reputations and nicknames based on their actions in war.

The fighting of the American Civil War ultimately reached nearly every state in the Northern and Southern territories, with ...

At the Minnesota State Capitol, Howard Pyle’s Civil War painting “The Battle of Nashville” stands as a vivid tribute to ...

Two battles were staged on Saturday, March 22 and two more on Sunday, March 23. Confederate troops gathered above the ...

Civil War books on sale at the Schuylkill County Historical Society. RON DEVLIN/STAFF PHOTO Mike Boychak recently scoured through the collection in search of “Battles and Leaders of the Civil ...

How brilliant a military leader are you? One of the most important battles of the U.S. Civil War -- and indeed of all U.S. history -- was the battle of Gettysburg. During the three days of July 1 ...

This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: Civil War Roundtable meeting in Shippensburg will discuss leaders in Battle of Antietam ...

The Shippensburg Area Civil War Roundtable ... "Antietam's Less Than Valorous Leaders," examining Union and Confederate leaders who failed to fulfill their duties during the Battle of Antietam.