The Enduring Emotional Power of Civil War Portrait Photographs
I’ve heard from a number of you about the cover story in our last issue, “Wounded Warriors.” The gist of the comments: Seeing soldiers and sailors with amputated limbs brought
Category: Editor’s Desk
Lightning Strikes Twice
The cover story of our Summer 2024 issue profiled Evander M. Law’s rise to general in the Confederate army. The project began after I met collector Craig Wofford, who shared
A Traveling Exhibit of Civil War Photographs
When discussing my goals for Military Images, I often emphasize the importance of meeting people where they are. This approach is essential yet time-consuming, given the many platforms and devices
Subscription Rate Change
The cost of a one-year Military Images subscription has been $24.95 for a quarter-century. Keeping the price low has been part of my commitment to keep the magazine affordable. Much
On the Demise of Civil War Times, and Introducing a New Column
The storied magazine Civil War Times ceased publication this spring after its parent company scaled back its operations, eliminated the print edition, and explored an expanded digital edition. Its decline
Introducing a New Column and a Traveling Exhibit
I am delighted to announce the debut of a new column: Women of War. It will explore the life and service of women who served on the battlefield and homefront
Update: Herb Peck Collection Theft
Our story about the 1978 theft of Confederate and antebellum images from Herb Peck’s Nashville home received an outpouring of attention and action. This is a testament to the compassion
8,383 Identified Civil War Portraits Since 1979, and Counting
Looking for a portrait of a specific Civil War soldier or sailor? Or maybe soldiers from a specific state or regiment? The quest can be challenging and time-consuming—and incredibly rewarding
On the Value of Curation
In recent months, I’ve been involved with the publication of a new limited-edition book, America’s Defining Moment: Civil War Portraits from the Collections of Brian C. Boeve and Friends. The
The Ongoing Voyage of New Discoveries
At the Franklin Show last December, I had the opportunity to hold a newly discovered ambrotype of a soldier posed with a “Jeff. Davis and the South!” placard. The owner