Clark County History: Vancouver Trained Confederate Officers, Too

Clark County history: Vancouver trained Confederate officers, too

Vancouver’s former Army post provided a training ground for both Union and Confederate officers until the Civil War broke out in April 1861. At the start of the Civil War, some officers resigned and joined the Southern insurrection. Read more...

Civil War Soldiers: The Untold Struggles Behind the Battlefields - History Collection

When most people think of the Civil War, epic battles and legendary generals often come to mind. Yet, far from the roar of cannons and the strategy maps, the true story of the conflict lies in the daily hardships endured by ordinary soldiers. Their lives were shaped not just by warfare, but by relentless hunger, ...