Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Stonewall Jackson
VIDEO | Watch the American Battlefield Trust's newest In4 with Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War detailing the life of famed Confederate General...
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.
James A. Garfield
After waiting several months to receive a military commission from Ohio’s governor, ardent anti-secessionist James A. Garfield was offered the...
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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