The Spring 2026 issue of Military Images Magazine
Indiana Faces of the Civil War dominate this issue. Its origins sprung from two sources. One is a desire to shine a spotlight on the Western Theater of the war
Tag: Wilder’s Lightning Brigade
Thunderbolts and Lightning at Hoover’s Gap: How Wilder’s Lightning Brigade received its nom de guerre
By Ronald S. Coddington Wilder’s “Lightning Brigade” emerged as the Union Army’s innovative counter to fast-moving Confederate cavalry. The notable brigade of mounted infantry and artillery was ably led by
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