http://www.civilwaracademy.com/Civil-War-blog.html The Civil War Blog keeps you up to date with any and everything related to CivilWarAcademy.com Subscribe Here. en-us Civil War Thu, 20 May 2010 01:26:36 GMT Thu, 20 May 2010 01:26:36 GMT civilwaracademy.com http://www.civilwaracademy.com/advertising-disclosure.html Advertising Disclosure. This site is my personal site. It accepts advertising and other forms of compensation. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:24:03 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/index.html The 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. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:44:26 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/brass-band.html The 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. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:23:59 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/civil-war-ships.html Civil War ships played an important role during the war, more important than most people think Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:29:57 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/blockade-runner.html A 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. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:27:13 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/belle-isle-prison.html Belle 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. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:16:49 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/sherman's-march.html Sherman'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. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:22:59 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/ball's-bluff.html The Battle of Ball's Bluff, although not as monumental or tactically important during the Civil War as other battles, was a very compelling fight nonetheless. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:45:33 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/confederate-artillery.html Confederate Artillery was always at a disadvantage to the North. The industrial North had a greater capacity for manufacturing weapons. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:25:17 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/civil-war-timeline.html This Civil War timeline shows every important event that occured during the Civil War Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:53:48 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/trent-affair.html The Trent Affair was a diplomatic incident that occurred during the war. The USS San Jacinto commanded by Captain Charles Wilkes captured two Confederate diplomats who were sailing to England onboard the British mail ship Trent on November 8, 1861. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:52:59 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/battle-of-jonesborough.html The battle of Jonesborough was the last battle fought during the Atlanta Campaign. General William T. Sherman wanted to capture the city of Atlanta and destroy General Hood?s Army of Tennessee. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:54:43 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/railroad-train.html The Union railroad train system was far superior to Confederate railroads during the Civil War. The Union had many industrial centers, and therefore could produce more railroads. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:17:25 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/confederate-infantry.html Confederate Infantry were also known as Johnny Rebs, or Rebels. They were known for their boldness, their courage, and their honor. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:30:03 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/jayhawkers.html Jayhawkers were abolitionists who fought for the Northern cause. They believed strongly in ending slavery. They originated in Kansas prior to the start of the Civil War. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:20:41 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/copperheads.html Copperheads were part of a radical element of the Democratic Party during the Civil War. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:54:56 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/union-artillery.html Union Artillery had a great advantage over Confederate artillery. They had well trained officers in charge, and factories that manufactured their weapons. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:22:35 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/elmira-prison.html Elmira Prison Camp began operations on July 6th 1864. The camp was one that would be infamous for its brutality and high death count. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:24:57 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/bushwhackers.html Bushwhackers were men who performed the art of guerrilla warfare in the Civil War. This style of fighting was in stark contrast to the normal way armies fought each other. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:53:06 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/arthur-macarthur.html Arthur MacArthur is most famous for winning the Medal of Honor during the battle of Chattanooga and for being the father of General Douglas MacArthur. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:04:25 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/civil-war-generals.html Civil War Generals were one of the most important factors that determined the outcome of battles during the Civil War Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:01:49 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/mary-chesnut.html Mary Chesnut was famous for keeping a diary that chronicled the struggles many people on both sides of the war, black and white, soldier and civilians, had during the Civil War. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:20:41 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/naval-mine.html A naval mine is an underwater, or at least partially under water, military ordinance that does not require any maintenance and can be left in one spot for years. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:48:26 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/uss-galena.html The USS Galena was one of the most impressive ironclad ships during the Civil War. In the Civil War, sea-superiority was of high importance. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:56:14 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/beautiful.html That was soo beautiful, I loved the story, o wait it wasn't a story but it was amazingly amazing i hope u read this comment because I mean it from the Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:14:42 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/civil-war-uniform.html The Civil War Uniform was pretty standard looking in the Union army but for the Confederacy Civil War clothing was a hodgepodge of uniforms during the Civil War Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:44:21 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/civil-war-spies.html Civil War Spies were very active on both sides during the Civil War. Union spies were more numerous but it was southern spies that were interesting if not effective. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:38:05 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/civil-war-black-soldiers.html Civil War black soldiers were eager to enlist in the Union Army. They were anxious to join the fight against slavery and they believed that military service would allow them to prove their right to equality. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:29:05 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/seven-pines.html The Battle of Seven Pines also known as The Battle of Fair Oaks happened May 31st to June 1, 1862 and was one very important battle in the Civil War. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:06:41 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/kennesaw-mountain.html The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was one of very few Confederate victories during Sherman?s Atlanta campaign. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:59:31 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/fall-of-richmond.html The fall of Richmond was one of the last chapters written during the Civil War. By the end of 1864 the Civil War was drawing to a close. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:16:42 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/battle-of-the-crater.html The Battle of the Crater was one of the most bizarre and truly ineffective Civil war encounters during the entire war. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:19:34 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/henry-rathbone.html Henry Rathbone joined the Union army in 1861 and during the Civil War he became a major very quickly. His legacy was sealed when he and his fiancee Clara Harris, were invited by the first lady, Mary Lincoln to Ford?s Theater on April 14th 1865. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:53:27 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/lewis-powell.html Lewis Powell was part of the conspiracy to cut off the head of the United States government by assassinating its key leaders. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:59:54 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/henry-rifle.html The Henry Rifle was one of the best rifles created during the Civil War. 14,000 Henry rifles were made between 1860 and 1866. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:52:09 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/springfield-model-1861.html The Springfield Model 1861 was the standard rifle used by Union infantry during the Civil War. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:41:58 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/spencer-rifle.html The Spencer Rifle was the customary firearm for the Union cavalry trooper. The carbine version was used because it was shorter, lighter, and easier to reload quickly. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:53:54 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/sharps-rifle.html The Sharps Rifle was one of the finest rifles ever built. It marked the beginning of a new trend in the field of rifles and the men who used them. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:35:48 GMT http://www.civilwaracademy.com/uss-housatonic.html The USS Housatonic was one of the Civil War?s fabled war ships that sailed the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The ship was built at the Boston Navy Yard in Massachusetts in 1861. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:04:44 GMT