Civil War BlogThe Civil War Blog is an easy way to learn about every update to CivilWarAcademy.com If you subscribe to this feed you will benefit by being the first to know whats new on the site. Click that little orange button on the left hand side to subscribe. Feb 19, 2010, Advertising DisclosureAdvertising Disclosure. This site is my personal site. It accepts advertising and other forms of compensation. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Advertising Disclosure" Dec 5, 2009, Civil War, American Civil War, ReconstructionThe Civil War was a horrific four years for the nation. When it was over, more than 620,000 Americans had died from battle and war-related causes. American had fought against American and in some cases, brother had literally fought against brother. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Civil War, American Civil War, Reconstruction" Nov 9, 2009, Brass Band, Civil War Music, Civil War BandsThe brass band of the Civil War played a very important role for both armies. They played at recruitment rallies and their music often helped to encourage young men to enlist. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Brass Band, Civil War Music, Civil War Bands" Nov 9, 2009, Civil War Ships, Civil War Marines, Hunley, Civil War Ironclad ships, USS MonitorCivil War ships played an important role during the war, more important than most people think Nov 9, 2009, Blockade Runner, Civil War Blockade, Civil War ShipsA Blockade runner was a ship that attempted to get through the Union blockade of Southern waters during the Civil War. One of the main goals of the North against the South was to starve them and cut off supplies and transports to and from the South. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blockade Runner, Civil War Blockade, Civil War Ships" Nov 9, 2009, Belle Isle Prison, Civil War Prison Camps, Civil War PrisonersBelle Isle Prison is located west of Richmond Virginia. It is a small island located in the James River that was used as a Civil War Prison for captured Union soldiers. Nov 5, 2009, Sherman's March, March to the SeaSherman's March to the Sea would set the south ablaze. The sea was the goal, the end result, for the Union leader. General Sherman was a rogue if only for a few months, the general of the Union army stationed in the heart of the Confederacy was on a rampage. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sherman's March, March to the Sea"
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