Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Abner Monroe Perrin
In the frantic, bloody fighting at Spotsylvania Court House in 1864, Confederate Brig. Gen. Abner Perrin was said to have exclaimed, “I shall come out...
Staff Rides
VIDEO | Licensed Battlefield Guide Doug Douds discusses the history of military staff rides, and why they are still used to this day.
Honor Guard: Leaving a Legacy
Do you want battlefield preservation to be a part of your legacy? The American Battlefield Trust offers you a unique opportunity to create a legacy of...
Battle of Cross Keys: Trimble and Walker Advance
Historian Bob Krick describes the advance of Trimble and Walker's forces during the Battle of Cross Keys.
Robert C. Schenck
Robert Schenck graduated from Miami University in 1827, and briefly practiced law in Dayton, Ohio. He was elected to the United States Congress in...
Charles W. Field
Charles William Field began his military career after graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1849. He first served in the United States...
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