New Civil War Books on Cornelia Hancock and Soldier Uniforms
The Intrepid Cornelia Hancock One of life’s great mysteries is the spark that moves an individual to summon the courage to take on an enormous task in the face of
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Austrian Lorenz Rifle Muskets Raise Questions About the Identification of Three Buckeyes
By Phil Spaugy When I first encountered this compelling image from the Rich Jahn Collection, I believed it would serve as the foundation for an engaging article on Ohio soldiers.
The Uniform of the 11th Indiana Infantry, “Wallace’s Zouaves”
By Ron Field Organized at Indianapolis by Col. Lewis Wallace on April 21, 1861, the 11th Indiana included as its nucleus the Montgomery Guards and Independent Zouaves, two existing uniformed
Johnson’s Star Gallery, Indianapolis
By Buck Zaidel At first glance, the painted backdrop in a studio portrait can seem little more than theatrical scenery—stylized tents, patriotic military elements, and simple landscapes. Yet, these primitive