Parrott rifle — The Parrott rifle was a type of muzzle loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War.Parrott RifleThe gun was invented by Robert Parker Parrott, a West Point graduate. He resigned from the service in 1836 and became… … Wikipedia
James Anson Otho Brooke — (3 February 1884 October 29, 1914) was a Scottish (sometimes considered Irish) recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth… … Wikipedia
Siege artillery in the American Civil War — Siege artillery is heavy artillery primarily used in military attacks on fortified places. At the time of the American Civil War, the U.S. Army classified its artillery into three types, depending on the gun s weight and intended use. Field… … Wikipedia
Fort Fisher — war eine Befestigungsanlage des konföderierten Heeres während des Sezessionskrieges. Es schützte die lebenswichtigen Nachschubwege zum Hafen von Wilmington, North Carolina während der Zeit von 1861 bis zur Eroberung durch die Truppen der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
List of American Civil War topics — This is a list of topics relating to the American Civil War. General * Cotton * Eli Whitney * Emancipation Proclamation * Naming the American Civil War * List of people associated with the American Civil War * Manumission * Martial law * Medal of … Wikipedia
Outline of the American Civil War — The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the American Civil War: American Civil War – civil war in the United States of America that lasted from 1861 to 1865. Eleven Southern slave states declared their secession… … Wikipedia
Stephen Mallory — For his son, also a Senator, see Stephen Mallory II. Stephen Russell Mallory 1st Confederate States Secretary of the Navy In office March 4, 1861 – May 20, 1865 … Wikipedia
Parrott (Geschütz) — Zwei 30 Pfünder Parrotts mit Munition in Fort Putnam, Morris Island Parrott Geschütze (engl. Parrott rifle), benannt nach ihrem Entwickler Robert Parker Parrott, waren Vorderlader Artilleriegeschütze aus der Zeit des Amerikanischen Bürgerkriegs.… … Deutsch Wikipedia
CSS Tennessee (1863) — CSS Tennessee , a slow moving ironclad ram, was built at Selma, Alabama, where she was commissioned on February 16, 1864, Lieutenant James D. Johnston, CSN, in command. warship|CSS|Baltic towed her to Mobile where she fitted out for action.… … Wikipedia
Second Seminole War — The Second Seminole War, also known as the Florida War, was a conflict from 1835 to 1842 in Florida between various groups of Native Americans collectively known as Seminoles and the United States, part of a series of conflicts called the… … Wikipedia
