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The Civil War was trying, bloody, and hard-fought combat for both sides. What was it, then, that sustained soldiers low on supplies and morale? For the Army of Tennessee, it was religion. “Onward Southern Soldiers" explores the significant impact of religion on every rank, from generals to chaplains to common soldiers. Religion unified troops, informing both why and how they fought, and providing the rationale for enduring great hardship for the Confederate cause.
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The commander of the three-hundred-wagon Union supply train never expected a large ragtag group of Texans and Native Americans to attack during the dark of night. But Brigadier Generals Richard Gano and Stand Watie defeated the unsuspecting Federals in the early morning hours of September 19, 1864, at Cabin Creek in the Cherokee nation. The legendary Watie, the only Native American general on either side, planned details of the raid for months. His preparation paid off--the Confederate troops captured wagons with supplies that would be worth more than $75 million today.
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The Battle of Fort Donelson was the first major victory for Federal forces and the first decisive battle in the vital area from the Appalachians to the Mississippi. It gave the Federals control of both the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers; led directly to the fall of the first Confederate capital at Nashville and the Battle of Shiloh, and was the beginning of the fame and/or infamy of several Civil War generals, including U.S. Grant, N. B. Forrest, Gideon Pillow and John B. Floyd. It also resulted in the first surrender of an army by a Confederate general, and the largest capture of enemy troops in American history, up to that time.
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Show your patriotism or love for history by stitching this flag and displaying it in a prominent location! This kit includes 12" x 15" 14-count Fiddlers Cloth; two skeins each of red, blue and cream Anchor embroidery floss; tapestry (cross-stitch) needle; color graph and illustrated instructions. You will need a pair of scissors and an embroidery hoop is optional. Frame not included.
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This adorable Little House on the Prairie paper doll book is so much fun! Comes with Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura, Carrie and of course their faithful dog, Jack. The backdrop is double sided so you can choose from the cabin scene or the 'Big Woods.' The back of the book has a pocket where you can store your paper dolls. This is the perfect gift for young girls and Little House fans of all ages!
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Carries business cards, credit cards, ID cards, etc. Available in vintage brown dry-milled leather. These wallets are handmade in the Col. Littleton Workshop in Lynnville, TN, USA. Edge coated and edge stitched. Product packaging includes a protective cotton canvas dust bag. Comes stamped with the official SCV logo. Inside Dimensions 3 ½” H x 2 ½” W
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Confederate monuments and markers in cemeteries across Georgia are inscribed with a variety of dedications. Many offer a simple sentiment, some present a more political statement, some have long soliloquies of prose or poetry and others feature lists of names of individuals or units that served. These monuments recognize the sacrifice of those who served Georgia in the War.
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Hero? Traitor? It all depends on which side of the fence you were standing. Col. Don Steenburn, U.S.Army retired, has put together a fascinating study of one of the most controversial characters in Madison County and Northern Alabama history- determined and gutsy Frank Ballou Gurley of the 4th Alabama, Confederate States of America.
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The hope for this book is to show the narrative of the day when the South was invaded by those who desired to inflict their ideals, morals and attitudes, just because "these Southerners" needed to be brought back under the Northerner's way of life, their philosophy of life and their interpretation of the law. But above all, it was because the Northerners way of life was jolted economically when the Southern states seceded from the Union.
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This delightful hardbound children's book was originally published in 1867, a scant two years after the end of the War for Southern Independence. This is the story of three young Southern girls trying to understand why Santa Claus didn't visit the little Southern children during the four Christmases of the War. With the help of their auntie, they ponder this question one afternoon and finally write a letter to General Robert E. Lee, knowing he would be able to answer their question. They decide to put his answer, along with their dreams and other stories, into a book and give it to Santa Claus, so he could sell it for the benefit of the little Confederate children who had lost everything by the War.
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A business card case that does double duty as a wallet – cards on one side, cash on the other. Now that’s handy. These wallets are handmade from a combination of our dry-milled and polished leather in the Col. Littleton Workshop. Pigskin lining. Edge stitched. Product packaging includes a protective drawstring cotton canvas dust bag. 4.18″ H x 3.13″ W (Closed) Comes stamped with the official SCV logo. May be personalized with three block initials for an additional fee. Available in Vintage Brown
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This is a collection of war letters written by teenagers George and Walter Battle during their service in Company F, 4th North Carolina Regiment, CSA. Underage, yet full of vitality and idealism, these boys were not just fighting for their country; they were fighting to protect their family's name. Two young brothers had gone off to war as mere boys. Their experiences quickly hardened and molded them into veterans of the greatest army ever to march on American soil.
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Gumps! Wharf Lice! Ditch Hunters! Though it’s reasonably clear that those terms are insults, few people today have any idea what they mean. Like much of the language used in the 1860’s, these expressions have vanished from everyday speech. This comprehensive volume will delight the historian, the writer, and the reenactor. Now in paperback.
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Black Flag reveals war at its very worst, told in the words of participants themselves. From the shocking, sensational massacres at Lawrence, Baxter Springs and Centralia to the silent terror of the women at home alone in the "burnt district", Black Flag is a horrifying day to day account of life, death and war, told with unforgettable immediacy.