My Civil War books/relics collection. Anyone have any good recommendations?3mo ⋅ Fireside419 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Robert Todd Lincoln was the only one of Abraham Lincoln’s four children to survive to adulthood. Born on August 1, 1843, he went on to a successful business career alongside service as Secretary of War and minister to Great Britain.1yr ⋅ AmericanBattlefields ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The seven-star Confederate national flag flying over Fort Sumter on April 14th, 1861 - a day after the battle which began the American Civil War.1yr ⋅ sensei_of_history ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Confederate cemetery for soldiers who perished at the battle of Franklin, TN1yr ⋅ Tubbygoose ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The white linen dish towel that was flown as a makeshift flag of truce by one of General James Longstreet's staff officers during the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox, April 9th, 1865.1yr ⋅ Sensei_of_Knowledge ⋅ r/USCivilWar
My great-great-great grandfather Samuel Logan Peters, 32nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. 1861 (1170x1118). Shortly after enlisting at 18. Served under Grant at the Battle of Vicksburg, Shiloh and under Sherman in the “March to the Sea”. Mustered out 1865 and lived a long life thereafter1yr ⋅ mrnastymannn ⋅ r/USCivilWar
A strange Confederate national flag proposal submitted by a John Sansom of Alabama in 1861.1yr ⋅ Sensei_of_Knowledge ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The Devil At Fallen Timbers (Nathan Bedford Forrest at Shiloh, 8 April 1862) - By Dan Nance.1yr ⋅ Psyqlone ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Today marks the 156th Anniversary of the Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse3yr ⋅ incolnshat ⋅ r/USCivilWar
I just finished reading this book, and found it very informative. The Artillery is definitely the branch of service that I know the least about. Does anyone have any good recommendations on books that cover the role and employment of artillery during the war in more depth?1yr ⋅ Fickle-Bass-1360 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
My Great-Great Grandfather, Roscoe B Kidder, 9th New Hampshire Infantry. The 9th was involved in the following battles (among others): Antietam, Fredericksburg, Siege of Vicksburg, The Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Siege of Petersburg1yr ⋅ toffeesinchains ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Alleged Confederate veteran Walter Williams laying in bed with a flag, circa 1959. Serious doubt has been casted as to whether Williams really did fight in the war, but if his claim is true then he was the last living veteran from either side of the conflict.1yr ⋅ Sensei_of_Knowledge ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Union Blue and Confederate Gray veterans shaking hands at a reunion during the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. 1913 [1200×917]3yr ⋅ Psyqlone ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The movie Glory has been added to Netflix! Check it out if you want to watch a great Civil War film!3yr ⋅ MilkyPug12783 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Why do some of the soldiers in this painting dress up like French Zouaves in pantalons rouge?1yr ⋅ Awesomeuser90 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
My modest Civil War section. I’ve enjoyed every single one of these books a lot!1yr ⋅ stosl22 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Got my foot and my heart broken this year, so had plenty of time to read. I know it’s a modest selection compared to y’all, but I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve read so far. Happy Thanksgiving to all, especially those who are alone today.3yr ⋅ comicsdudechicago ⋅ r/USCivilWar
A Sikh who fought for the union army in the American civil war. Photographed in London, 1917.5yr ⋅ ryuguy ⋅ r/USCivilWar
I collect vinyl stickers from civil war battlefields I've visited. This may be my favorite one yet.4yr ⋅ DasBeatles ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The war sucked in many ways. This Waud drawing illustrates one way for a farmer. The stealing of your fence.3yr ⋅ DasBeatles ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Anyone know about this gun? I recently inherited this pistol. It’s dates 1860 and numbered one of 2,000. It would have been used in the civil war and Mr. Colt likely touched it and was involved in the making of it. Whenever I try to ask what it’s worth the response is how much do you want.1yr ⋅ NeckMeat5000 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The Taylor Brothers, E Company, First Minnesota Volunteers, details in the comments3yr ⋅ IAmQuixotic ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Statues of President Abraham Lincoln and President Jefferson Davis facing each other as part of the Kentucky State Memorial at the Vicksburg Battlefield in Mississippi. Busts of Union and Confederate generals from the Battle of Vicksburg flank them outside of the photograph.1yr ⋅ Sensei_of_Knowledge ⋅ r/USCivilWar
I've never come across this Lincoln at Antietam photo before. I always see others.3yr ⋅ DasBeatles ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Confederate troops marching through Frederick, Maryland. September, 18625yr ⋅ shortordercook ⋅ r/USCivilWar
From this spot 160 years ago the War began. Quiet and beautiful here today in Charleston.3yr ⋅ Lowcountry25 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Came across this colorized photo. Really shows the stress he was under. I can't think of any other president who showed more signs of aging while in office.5yr ⋅ DasBeatles ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Ive got an event tommorow mini reenactment ill post a quick video of it.4yr ⋅ GabeG3306 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Fredericksburg- view from Confederate position on Marye's Heights3yr ⋅ BoredPublicServant ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Not sure if this counts for the subreddit given that its an article from WW2, but I figured that it might count since its about a flag and that its interesting enough to share at least.1yr ⋅ Sensei_of_Knowledge ⋅ r/USCivilWar
An entire Union battery. A great example of the amount of men and horses it took to use these guns.5yr ⋅ DasBeatles ⋅ r/USCivilWar
My 3rd great grandfather Fred Fessenden Curtis. Survived Antietam and Gettysburg. 94th regiment Company K. Picture taken after military enlistment.3yr ⋅ goodlovingonebad ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The Distribution of the Slave Population in the Southern States, circa 1860.3yr ⋅ Caprica1 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Happy Presidents day to a man who I admire. He understood the meaning of struggle. He whipped the Confederacy, and joined Washington and Lincoln in the pantheon of great presidents. To the general and president.5yr ⋅ GeneralGrant20 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
My favorite thing about the lost cause folks is their intense ignorance. My favorite thing about this sub is the total absence of any mods.3yr ⋅ blurrytree ⋅ r/USCivilWar
I was given this from my grandparents today; documentation of a relative five generations back who fought in the US Civil War. Can anyone tell me anything about it other than what’s written? What would you call this type of document?3yr ⋅ Beardicus223 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
1862: Robert E. Lee plans his first invasion of the North, leading to the battle of Antietam.5yr ⋅ TheBackburner ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Re-name the Civil War for what it really was (and forget those Confederate monuments)4yr ⋅ brooklynrockz ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The grave of Jefferson Davis at the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA3yr ⋅ Liquidshadowz1 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Did rival units ever argue with each other over who has the dopest uniform2yr ⋅ MysticMacKO ⋅ r/USCivilWar
My 3rd g grandfather in his later years. At the Battle of Keller's Bridge (KY 1864), ..'received a knee wound, and narrowly escaped death when a bullet glanced off his belt buckle. (taken from a historical text). He lived to the age of 83 (d.1911). All five of his brothers also served the union.4yr ⋅ darren289 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Great great Grandpa tin type; anyone know if medals/pins are real? May be from great great uncles’ uniforms as they served.2yr ⋅ fluentinimagery ⋅ r/USCivilWar
This is my bullet from the battle of Gettysburg and I know it’s a minie ball but I was wondering if there’s any way to tell if it’s union or confederate?4yr ⋅ storm1811NM ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Need your help figuring out this 1860s Virginia Map with Union Generals3yr ⋅ NiceBoysenberry ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Merry Christmas from President Grant. The man that helped make Christmas a national holiday.5yr ⋅ GeneralGrant20 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
This was passed down to me from my late grandfather. Does anyone have information on this?4yr ⋅ I_Only_Have_One_Hand ⋅ r/USCivilWar
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here is a picture of Alexander Thomas Augusta. He was the highest ranking African American officer in the Civil War as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a doctor and advocate of civil rights. Dr. King would have admired him dearly, as do I.5yr ⋅ GeneralGrant20 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
1862 Greenback, the US legal tender that replaced state bank notes4yr ⋅ dnadosanddonts ⋅ r/USCivilWar
I took this photo of a storm approaching Little Round Top, Gettysburg, PA7yr ⋅ FantasticMikey ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Civil war buttons found on a Union camp in coastal South Carolina. The block I is a confederate infinity button with a rare C. Rowley back-mark.4yr ⋅ SwampFox07 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
MRW popular history remembers my name with a glorious charge and forgets that I totally screwed the ANV by hanging out at a fish-frying party instead of watching out for the enemy at Five Forks5yr ⋅ NittanyLionHeart ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The uniform worn by Lee when he surrendered to Grant on April 9 1865. (X-post r/Artefactporn)7yr ⋅ Sargon_the_Greatest ⋅ r/USCivilWar
On this date in 1863, Grant named to lead Federal forces in the Western Theater. #civilwar4yr ⋅ mkscdr11 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The Copse of Trees behind the High Water Mark along Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg National Military Park.5yr ⋅ Steffisub ⋅ r/USCivilWar
My great-great-grandfather from the Civil War (Union) and The Grand Army of the Republic5yr ⋅ throwawaythebelt ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Burnside Bridge @Antietam . That sycamore tree still stands and can tell the story!5yr ⋅ appeal2heaven ⋅ r/USCivilWar
During our Civil War mortality from amputation ranged from 6% at the wrist, to 85% from amputation at the hip. Shortly after the war, British surgeon Joseph Lister refined the practice of antiseptic surgery; he was initially ridiculed then eventually hailed as the father of modern surgery.5yr ⋅ honkytonks ⋅ r/USCivilWar
General Ulysses Grant accepting surrender of General Lee.~Severino Baraldi5yr ⋅ Steffisub ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Visiting Nashville, thought I would stop by Fort Donelson. A very beautiful place where many men died. I highly recommend visiting.5yr ⋅ GeneralGrant20 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Phenomenal job in restoring the Cyclorama painting at the Atlanta History Center! #civilwar5yr ⋅ mkscdr11 ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Antietam - One of the only photos known to have been taken of a battle in progress. Antietam Creek is likely to the right of the photograph. Note the reserve artillery on the left. Is this true can any one help5yr ⋅ Steffisub ⋅ r/USCivilWar
The 24th Michigan Regiment making their stand near the Seminary on the first day of the battle, Gettysburg Don Troiani5yr ⋅ Steffisub ⋅ r/USCivilWar
This is a signal lamp which was captured by the Union when a Confederate fire steamer got stuck trying to escape. It was presented to Union Fire Company #1 in Lancaster PA. I got it with a collection I obtained for resale.5yr ⋅ johnsinternetsales ⋅ r/USCivilWar
Uniform of Confederate soldier Private John T. Appler who served with the 4th Missouri Infantry during the war, c. 1862-1863.5yr ⋅ chubachus ⋅ r/USCivilWar
