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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The Winter 2026 Issue of Military Images Magazine
Confederate images take center stage in this issue. Two years ago, Executive Editor Rick Brown and I spent almost three days making digital versions of the images of Paul Reeder,
Southern Exposures: Confederate images from the Paul Reeder Collection
By Ron Field During a lifetime of collecting, Paul Reeder has brought together a unique collection of Confederate imagery, a representative selection of which is showcased here. Each image tells
A Painted Camp and Forts Backdrop from Virginia
By Dave Batalo These portraits of Confederate soldiers posed in front of a painted backdrop are normally difficult to locate in a specific state. Such military imagery painted in a
Fastening Buttons on the “Opposite” Side
By Jack Hurov The Summer 2024 issue of Military Images magazine featured Evander M. Law and his staff on the cover. Current evidence suggests the half-plate ambrotype was taken by
Mississippi, Maynards, and Men. The Maynard Carbines of the Bolivar Troop
By Phil Spaugy The images of these early war, well-armed sergeants once resided in the Herb Peck collection, and have been reproduced in many publications over the last 60 years.