Bull Run has steep banks and is deep in spots, and would have slowed even experienced troops. The soldiers of 1861, and many of their officers, were still novices. McDowell was 42 years old, a ...
Sitting Bull was destined to be known throughout nations and spent his life fulfilling this vision, according to a new four-hour documentary series on the life of the legendary Lakota leader. “I think ...
(WDBJ) - On this day in 1861, Union and Confederate troops clashed outside of Manassas, Virginia in the first major engagement of the Civil War. It began when Union General Irvin McDowell hoped to ...
The life of an iconic American figure is explored in a two-nightSitting Bulldocumentary. Narrated by Mo Brings Plenty (Yellowstone), the docuseries, premiering May 27 and 28 on History Channel, shines ...
From the last letter of Maj. Sullivan Ballou, 2nd Rhode Island, killed at the First Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861: If it is necessary that I should fall on the battle-field for any country, I am ...