Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"Life on the Civil War Research Trail" follows the daily adventures of Ron Coddington, a collector of Civil War period portrait photography. Ron has authored six books on the subject, and is editor and publisher of Military Images, a magazine with a mission to showcase, interpret and preserve Civil War photography. Learn more at ronaldscoddington.com and militaryimagesmagazine.com.

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Before the Sultana, the North America—a Cyclone of Death

Before the Sultana, the North America—a Cyclone of Death Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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This "Monument Is In a Class By Itself”

This "Monument Is In a Class By Itself” Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Four Days In March 1864: Grant Becomes Lieutenant General

Four Days In March 1864: Grant Becomes Lieutenant General Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Wounded at Gettysburg, Vilified for a Political Scandal

Wounded at Gettysburg, Vilified for a Political Scandal Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Nate Kimball and His Tough As Nails Buckeyes, Hoosiers, and West Virginians, 1862

Nate Kimball and His Tough As Nails Buckeyes, Hoosiers, and West Virginians, 1862 Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Henry Scott Escapes Slavery

Henry Scott Escapes Slavery Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Battle of Franklin: "The Troops Fought With a Desperation Bordering Upon Madness"

The Battle of Franklin: "The Troops Fought With a Desperation Bordering Upon Madness" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"The Pleasures and Perils of Picketing in View of the Enemy"

"The Pleasures and Perils of Picketing in View of the Enemy" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Joe Hooker: Gifted Soldier, Flawed Commander, Sharp-Tongued Critic (Part 3)

Joe Hooker: Gifted Soldier, Flawed Commander, Sharp-Tongued Critic (Part 3) Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Joe Hooker: Gifted Soldier, Flawed Commander, Sharp-Tongued Critic (Part 2)

Joe Hooker: Gifted Soldier, Flawed Commander, Sharp-Tongued Critic (Part 2) Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Joe Hooker: Gifted Soldier, Flawed Commander, Sharp-Tongued Critic (Part 1)

Joe Hooker: Gifted Soldier, Flawed Commander, Sharp-Tongued Critic (Part 1) Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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U.S. Grant on Albert Sidney Johnston and Why Shiloh Was a Turning Point in the War

U.S. Grant on Albert Sidney Johnston and Why Shiloh Was a Turning Point in the War Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Extreme Adventurer’s Greatest Adventure of All

The Extreme Adventurer’s Greatest Adventure of All Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Taking the Measure of Stonewall Jackson: Could He Have Replaced Robert E. Lee?

Taking the Measure of Stonewall Jackson: Could He Have Replaced Robert E. Lee? Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Reactions to Buchanan's Death, 1868: "The President Failed to Defend the Government and the Nation"

Reactions to Buchanan's Death, 1868: "The President Failed to Defend the Government and the Nation" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Lew Wallace's Zouaves, 1861: "Lift Our Country From the Dust, Where Traitorous Hands Have Cast Her"

Lew Wallace's Zouaves, 1861: "Lift Our Country From the Dust, Where Traitorous Hands Have Cast Her" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Gettysburg, July 1: “The Enemy Are Coming in Force on the Harrisburg Road"

Gettysburg, July 1: “The Enemy Are Coming in Force on the Harrisburg Road" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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U.S. Grant on Braxton Bragg and James Longstreet

U.S. Grant on Braxton Bragg and James Longstreet Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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How Wilder's Lightning Brigade Got Its Name

How Wilder's Lightning Brigade Got Its Name Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"Long Sol" Meredith Praises His Iron Brigade After Gettysburg

"Long Sol" Meredith Praises His Iron Brigade After Gettysburg Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Iron Brigade on Review, April 1863: “Get Out of Our Way Unless You Wish to Get Hurt”

Iron Brigade on Review, April 1863: “Get Out of Our Way Unless You Wish to Get Hurt” Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Civil War Soldier Who Became the Grandfather of Hollywood Stars

The Civil War Soldier Who Became the Grandfather of Hollywood Stars Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Grant on Confederate War Morale: "The South Was a Military Camp"

Grant on Confederate War Morale: "The South Was a Military Camp" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"The Union Is Our Country; the Union Is Our State; the Constitution Is Our Law."

"The Union Is Our Country; the Union Is Our State; the Constitution Is Our Law." Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Transformation of Confederate Willie Sims, 21st Mississippi Infantry

The Transformation of Confederate Willie Sims, 21st Mississippi Infantry Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"Yank and Johnny" vs. the Free State of Jones

"Yank and Johnny" vs. the Free State of Jones Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"Little Ben" Saves the Day

"Little Ben" Saves the Day Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Midwestern Farm Boy Tells His POW Story

A Midwestern Farm Boy Tells His POW Story Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Robert Gould Shaw at Fort Wagner: Eyewitness Accounts From the Southern Side

Robert Gould Shaw at Fort Wagner: Eyewitness Accounts From the Southern Side Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Texan's Gettysburg Story: Breakfast in Virginia, Drinks in Maryland and Supper in Pennsylvania

A Texan's Gettysburg Story: Breakfast in Virginia, Drinks in Maryland and Supper in Pennsylvania Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Texan Recalls the March to Gettysburg, June 1863

A Texan Recalls the March to Gettysburg, June 1863 Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Texan's Letters Home About the Battle of Gettysburg

A Texan's Letters Home About the Battle of Gettysburg Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"A Sublimer Heroism, a Loftier Sentiment of Honor": The Story Behind a Regimental History

"A Sublimer Heroism, a Loftier Sentiment of Honor": The Story Behind a Regimental History Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Anecdotes About an Iconic Civil War Photograph

Anecdotes About an Iconic Civil War Photograph Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Three Heroes of the War(s)

Three Heroes of the War(s) Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Photo Found at the Franklin Civil War Show Led Back to the Battle of Franklin

A Photo Found at the Franklin Civil War Show Led Back to the Battle of Franklin Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Letters From the Front Lines at Kennesaw Mountain

Letters From the Front Lines at Kennesaw Mountain Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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On the Picket Lines at Fredericksburg: A Christmas Story

On the Picket Lines at Fredericksburg: A Christmas Story Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Fall of Savannah: A View From the Southern Side

The Fall of Savannah: A View From the Southern Side Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Southern War Correspondent Offers Views of Lee and His Army After Gettysburg

A Southern War Correspondent Offers Views of Lee and His Army After Gettysburg Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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“Fearless Gaze and Steady Step”

“Fearless Gaze and Steady Step” Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Hero of Smithfield Captures a Yankee Gunboat

The Hero of Smithfield Captures a Yankee Gunboat Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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U.S. Grant on War, Peace, Race, Foreign Powers, and the Future

U.S. Grant on War, Peace, Race, Foreign Powers, and the Future Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Soldier-Architect of Nashville Who Served and Became a Casualty in Two Wars

The Soldier-Architect of Nashville Who Served and Became a Casualty in Two Wars Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"A True Type of an American Soldier; Brave, Cool, and Determined"

"A True Type of an American Soldier; Brave, Cool, and Determined" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Black Captain's Death Begs a Question: "Can These People Ever Again Be Subjected to Slavery?"

A Black Captain's Death Begs a Question: "Can These People Ever Again Be Subjected to Slavery?" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Soldier Dreams Before Going Into Battle

Soldier Dreams Before Going Into Battle Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Brady's Strange Photo Wagon: “And Still They Gazed, and Still the Wonder Grew”

Brady's Strange Photo Wagon: “And Still They Gazed, and Still the Wonder Grew” Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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The Henry Rifle: "Load on a Sunday and Fire All the Week”

The Henry Rifle: "Load on a Sunday and Fire All the Week” Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Confederate Loyal Louisiana Woman Reacts to the Surrender of Lee and Death of Lincoln

A Confederate Loyal Louisiana Woman Reacts to the Surrender of Lee and Death of Lincoln Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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In Occupied Baton Rouge: "Pshaw! There Are No Women Here! We Are All Men!"

In Occupied Baton Rouge: "Pshaw! There Are No Women Here! We Are All Men!" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Sympathetic View of Vicksburg's John C. Pemberton

Sympathetic View of Vicksburg's John C. Pemberton Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Ulysses S. Grant Shares His Thoughts on the Crisis of 1861

Ulysses S. Grant Shares His Thoughts on the Crisis of 1861 Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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“I Never Expected to Come Out of the Engagement Alive, nor to Bring Any of My Men Out.”

“I Never Expected to Come Out of the Engagement Alive, nor to Bring Any of My Men Out.” Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Chamberlain: "We Buried Them Darkly, at Dead of Night, the Sod With Our Bayonets Turning"

Chamberlain: "We Buried Them Darkly, at Dead of Night, the Sod With Our Bayonets Turning" Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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"Well Done Noble 151st": The Story of Bowen's Independent Rifles

"Well Done Noble 151st": The Story of Bowen's Independent Rifles Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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Black Friday: Help Military Images Support Those on the Front Lines of History

Black Friday: Help Military Images Support Those on the Front Lines of History Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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1860: U.S. Grant Supports Lincoln and the Wide-Awakes, and Natural Rights of Free People

1860: U.S. Grant Supports Lincoln and the Wide-Awakes, and Natural Rights of Free People Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Memorable Thanksgiving Proclamation for a Country in the Midst of a Civil War

A Memorable Thanksgiving Proclamation for a Country in the Midst of a Civil War Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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A Scotsman Tramped Across the South in 1864 and Reflected on Americans at War and Self-Reliance

A Scotsman Tramped Across the South in 1864 and Reflected on Americans at War and Self-Reliance Life on the Civil War Research Trail

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