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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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The Chancellorsville Campaign was the true high water mark for both the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac. The campaign would be the Confederates' greatest battle, though it came at the cost of losing General Stonewall Jackson. Although the Confederacy prevailed at Chancellorsville, Hooker used the defeat to institute a multitude of reforms, which paved the way for the hard-fought victory at Gettysburg.
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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 author explores the personality of this iron-willed commander & brilliant tactician & gives us colorful profiles of the men who served under him. This is the most complete & compelling account to date of the fighting unit so hated by Grant that he ordered any captured Ranger to be summarily executed without trail.
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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.
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A quite plantation owner, Jack Hinson watched the start of the War with disinterest. After Union soldiers seized & murdered his sons, Hinson could remain indifferent no longer. This biography presents the story of a lone Confederate sniper, aged 57, waged a personal war on Grant's army & navy. This meticulously researched & beautifully written work is the only account of Hinson's life ever recorded.
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These high quality 100% cotton, 6 paneled baseball cap features an embroidered logo on the front, SCV.ORG on rear, #SCV on right side, Deo Vindice on the left side. One size fits most - Velcro adjustable closure on back. This hat is available for purchase by anyone who supports The Cause. Available in black, gray, navy, maroon, camo, sky blue and light pink.
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Featuring Historic Elm Springs built in 1837; the home to the National Confederate Museum owned and operated by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Stained glass provides a blue backdrop featuring a 3D image of the beloved home. This extraordinary piece looks beautiful on a Christmas tree or hanging in a window against the sunlight! Measures 4.5" x 2.5".