Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Nathaniel Lyon
Biography of Union General Nathaniel Lyon attended the United States Military Academy and graduated 11th out of 52 in 1841. After graduation, Lyon...
Felix Zollicoffer
Felix Kirk Zollicoffer was born in Maury County in central Tennessee in May 19, 1812. His grandfather served as an officer in the Revolutionary War...
Philip Kearny
By the outbreak of the Civil War, Philip Kearny had already established an interesting military record. Although Kearny was quite wealthy as a result...
Grant Remembers the Surrender and Victory at Vicksburg
The following excerpt is from the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant and details the arrangements for the Confederate surrender at Vicksburg...
Franz Sigel
Unlike many generals who led during the Civil War, Franz Sigel gained his leadership experience from his service in the army of his home country...
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