This site is a gallery of pictures of men who held general officer rank in the armies of the Union and the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Currently, there are over 700 small pictures available for viewing. The story of John A. Rawlins, aide to U. S. Grant during the Americal Civil War. Dedicated to the life of Major General George Gordon Meade, the commander of the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Gettysburg and in the final Richmond campaign. Site includes biography, letters, photos, and more.
Site includes chronology, photos, comprehensive biblography, and articles.
A brief biography of the Chief of Cavalry, Army of the Potomac, who started out in the West, later made a name for himself fighting Indians. Information on his son, Walker Keith Armistead, Regimental and related information. Covers Civil War career and his political ventures. Was captured and sent to Andersonville Prison and later died aboard the Sultana steamer trying to get back home just after the war ended in April, 1865. Site includes good links to other sites dealing with the plight of the common soldier.