Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 3—A boom from a Confederate cannon signified the beginning of the 40th annual reenactment of the Battle for Decatur at Point ...

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Some Civil War weapons were mass-produced, while others were painstakingly crafted for high-ranking officers. But today, the rarest and most well-preserved examples fetch thousands at auction — not ...

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Comparing Civil War muskets to modern M16 rifles highlights a dramatic firepower difference. Analysts explain how faster firing, higher accuracy, and longer range would completely alter battlefield ...