The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places ... and over 600,000 men—2 percent of the population—died in it. Follow this timeline to chart the key historical figures and events.

However, these staggering numbers still offer profound insight into the immense tragedy experienced by the American people throughout the Civil War.

Most folks will tell you the Civil War began April 12 ... Any recruits aboard were ordered below deck; the ship looked like the simple merchant vessel she was. That night, as he watched the ...

Here is a timeline of significant events in Syria's struggle for stability after a civil war that has its roots in the Arab Spring. March 2011: Amid the 'Arab Spring' popular uprisings and ...

He fell out with the English Parliament for several reasons. The disputes escalated into a civil war in 1642. After nearly seven years of war, Charles was defeated and put on trial for treason in ...