Follows the life of the president of the Confederate States of America, tracing events from his childhood, through secession and Civil War, to his life following the conflict.
Presents a short biography of Civil War Confederate general Thomas J. Jackson, and chronicles his childhood in Virginia, his appointment to West Point, service during the Mexican and Civil Wars, and how he got his famous nickname.
Examines the daily activities of Civil War soldiers when they were not engaged in battle, discussing drill and camp chores, meals, games, songs, rules, punishments, and other aspects of camp life.
An in-depth look at Confederate soldiers' day-to-day lives, equipment, weapons and more, with full-color photos of reenactments and artifacts, historical documents, and more.
Reviews the military career of the man who, at the start of the Civil War, refused an offer to take command of all Union armies and, instead, became a hero of the Confederacy.
Presents a biography of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, leader of the Confederate Army during the Civil War and providing information on his youth, his military career, and his achievements.