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...
William Barksdale
William Barksdale earned a reputation among his fellow Confederates for his vehement support of slavery and his eagerness to whip the Yankees...
Quincy A. Gillmore
Quincy Adams Gillmore began his career after graduating first in his class at the United States Military Academy in 1849. He was commissioned into 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...
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...
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