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...
Stonewall Jackson
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John Echols
John Echols was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 20, 1823. Like many other future Confederate officers, he attended Virginia Military Institute...
Abraham Lincoln in Pop Culture
Abraham Lincoln remains a strong figure in popular culture, most specifically in film and books.
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...
How Well Do You Know Ulysses S. Grant?
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