The court-martial of Federal General Fitz John Porter ends with a shocking verdict and serves as a warning to all other Federal generals.
Author: WalterCoffey
I am the author of four novels and two works of non-fiction, all of which are related to the Civil War and Reconstruction era. My work has earned critical praise from various sites that recognize independent authors.
Marmaduke’s Raid: Hartville
John S. Marmaduke’s Confederates clash with Federals during their raid on Federal supply depots in southwestern Missouri.
Marmaduke’s Raid: Springfield
John S. Marmaduke leads a Confederate force from Little Rock, Arkansas, to raid Federal supply depots in southwestern Missouri.
Reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation
Reactions vary as Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation is released to the public.
Rescinding the Jewish Exclusion Order
President Abraham Lincoln directs General-in-Chief Henry W. Halleck to order Ulysses S. Grant to rescind his controversial General Order No. 11.
The Fort Hindman Expedition
John A. McClernand reorganizes his Federal forces and acts upon William T. Sherman’s recommendation to attack a Confederate fort on the Arkansas River.