Brigadier Gen. Joe Shelby, renowned for his Missouri cavalry raid in 1863 where his “Iron Brigade," of Missouri volunteers ...

The Third Arkansas Cavalry was organized in October 1863 at Little Rock, becoming one of four Union cavalry regiments raised in Arkansas during the Civil War. Led by Col. Abraham Ryan, the Third ...

In 1865, two dozen Union soldiers, all formerly enslaved, were ambushed and killed along a road in Kentucky. Archaeologists ...

Jeff Himler Friday, March 14, 2025 12:01 a.m. | Friday, March 14, 2025 12:01 a.m. John Williams wasn’t a particularly tall man, standing at 5 feet, 6 inches, but he made a big impact after joining the ...

Tomorrow marks the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Kelly's Ford. The encounter on the Rappahannock River was minor in terms of troops involved, about 2,900, and casualties, about 210. But for the ...

The Battle of Blountville, fought Sept. 22, 1863, started out as an artillery duel between the forces of Union Col. John Foster and Confederate Col. James Carter. After exchanging shells most of the ...

Once Arkansas was a part of the Confederacy, only time would tell what role we might play in the Civil War, especially since the beginnings of the conflict took place in the east. Early in the war, ...

Elements of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and 33rd Combat Group from the United Arab Emirates wrapped-up the fifth Iron Union partnered training event recently at the Al Hamra ...

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