An estimated 620,000 men – including an unknown number of women – fighting for the Union and the Confederacy were killed, about 2% ... in the Civil War combined with unadapted tactical ...

On Jan. 2, 1863, Union forces achieved a much-needed victory. An early battle in the Civil War, the Battle of Shiloh ... Lee cemented his reputation as a tactical expert at the Battle of ...

The American Civil War wasn't just a battle between states—it was a showcase of incredible military talent. From 1861 to 1865, certain soldiers earned reputations that struck fear into enemy hearts.