From the attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 to the day the last shot was fired in 1865, the Civil War deeply divided a nation. Today, the Civil War continues to hold a unique fascination among historians and collectors alike.
One good way to find Civil War items is through online auctions such as eBay or by going to actual auctions of Civil War collections. You want to make sure you get a certificate of authenticity when purchasing a Civil War era item at auction. This gives you grounds to return the item if it turns out not to be the real thing.
Although many films have been created about the Civil War, there are some that definitely stand out from the rest. If you are interested in watching some great movies based on the Civil War, be sure to check out the following list.
1. Gods and Generals
Starring Jeff Daniels, Robert Duvall, and Stephen Lang, this 2003 film is definitely a great and well-known Civil War movie. The plot is based on the story of Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, the war hero who led the Confederacy during a period of the Civil War. This film is actually a prequel to the film Gettysburg, and highlights the events that led up to the famous Civil War battle.
2. Gone With the Wind
This classic 1939 movie, which stars Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, tells the epic tale of a wild Southern love affair that takes place during the Civil War. This movie is the winner of 10 Academy Awards, and should be seen by anyone who is interested in Civil War-era America.
3. Shenandoah
James Stewart stars in this great Civil War movie, which was released in 1965. It takes place in Virginia and tells the tale (Read more..............)
The American Civil War, fought between 1861 and 1865, cost the nation over 600,000 lives; more than all other American wars combined. Hundreds of thousands more were wounded as decades of mounting tensions between the southern states and their northern counterparts exploded into violence and the secession of the 11 southern states that became the Confederate States of America. Brother fought brother in a bloody conflagration, the echoes of which are heard to this very day.
The Civil War is sometimes called the first “modern” war in history, and some of the weapons used were precursors to the more sophisticated ones that would be used in future conflicts. Technological advances brought improvements in both tactics and weaponry from the muzzle-loaders and bayonet designed for close-range, hand-to-hand combat, to the Gatling Guns, which later evolved into machine guns.
When most people think of Civil War generals, they think of aging men with flowing white beards. But that was not the case at all. Most Civil War generals were quite young. For example, just check out the photograph of General Custer below. This photograph was taken while he was a student at West Point. Custer graduated in 1861, and at the age of 23 he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the Union army.
Could you imagine such a young man serving as a general in the U.S. military today?
It would be unthinkable.
The following is more information about General Custer from Wikipedia....
George Armstrong Custer (December 5, 1839 – June 25, 1876) was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. Raised in Michigan and Ohio, Custer was admitted to West Point in 1858, where he graduated last in his class. However, with the outbreak of the Civil War, all potential officers were needed, and Custer was called to serve with the Union (Read more..............)
Most people don't realize this, but Abraham Lincoln was very involved in the military decisions during the Civil War. In fact, he may have been the most "hands on" president with the military that we have ever seen. In the photograph posted below, you can see President Lincoln visiting the battlefield shortly after Union forces defeated Confederate troops at Antietam, Maryland. It is striking how much taller Lincoln is compared to everyone else. General George McClellan is also in this picture. Lincoln was reportedly upset that McClellan had not aggressively pursued the retreating Confederate forces. Just a few weeks after this picture was taken, Lincoln relieved General McClellan of his command.
The history channel put together an amazing documentary on the history of the United States.What makes this documentary different, is the reenactments than the typical pictures or photographs we have seen many times before. This educational piece will keep you on your toes. The information on the first settlers is the most fascinating. My husband and I viewed this powerful series on the history channel, and today it can be found for free on You tube. I guarantee after viewing it, you will want to have a copy for yourselves and give it as a gift for your family. It makes a great gift for friends and relatives (Read more..............)
KJA Posters is one of the oldest vintage poster reproduction houses. KJA is located in Orlando, Florida. They are established in the vintage reproduction industry for providing quality prints for over 10 years. They ship quickly and offer a 100% money back guarantee on all products.
Above are maps of Civil War Approaches to Mobile Alabama 1864, Civil War Army Map Of The Seat Of War VA, Civil War Map battlefield of Antietam 1894, Civil War Map Of Antietam (Read more..............)
From the attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 to the day the last shot was fired in 1865, the Civil War deeply divided a nation. Today, the Civil War continues to hold a unique fascination among historians and collectors alike.
