The 11th Wisconsin in the Civil War A Regimental History – PAPER BACK EDITION!

After 12 years since the original hardcover publication McFarland has decided to release a paperback edition as it as sold well. This is very exciting. This volume details the Civil War experiences of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteers as they traveled more than 9000 miles in the service of their country. The book looks at the attitude prevalent in Wisconsin at the start of the war and discusses the background of…
Read more...Civil War Soldiers or Hipsters?

Recently stumbled upon this, very funny!
Read more...This is a Joke Right?

Nope! But our Government and leaders are! If you can make it out, it reads; “Because of the federal government shutdown, all national parks are closed and National Park Service webpages are not operating. For more information, go to www.doi.gov.”
Read more...BCM: Two Sons of the South

I don’t know if I have ever really engaged in the Black Confederate Myth (BCM) thing as I always felt like Levin and others have done a nice job dismantling it. But today I came across this site/store REBELSTORE.com and the print shown here (and forgive me if this particular place has been addressed by someone?). I’ve seen this photo effectively dealt with and how it has been used to promote…
Read more...Letters Home from the Front, Christmas 1862, Such is the Fate of War

Christmas was often a time of reflection for Civil War soldiers as their hearts and minds fixated on past and more joyous times. In spirit of the Holiday we here at Soldier Studies wanted to share with you some touching letters dealing with Christmas. Samuel J. Bradlee took pen in hand on Christmas Day (1864) and wrote home to his beloved wife, “Just four short years ago tonight you and…
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