Aug. 14—The simple headstone under a gnarled oak tree marks the resting place of a warrior who saw fierce battles in the American Civil War. Sometimes there's a small U.S. flag stuck in the ground ...

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — The simple headstone under a gnarled oak tree marks the resting place of a warrior who saw fierce battles in the American Civil War. Sometimes there’s a small U.S. flag stuck in the ...

PHILADELPHIA -- In his years as the trusted war horse of Gen. George Meade, Old Baldy fought for the Union in bloody battles from Antietam to Gettysburg. Well over a century later, he's in the middle ...

An estimated 72,000 horses and mules served at the Battle of Gettysburg, and this fascinating war documentary tells the story of the reliable steeds that played a crucial role in the Civil War.

Back in the day, a horse was more than a ride. They were loyal companions who accompanied their masters to fight heroic battles, save them from an enemy attack and carry messages. War horses were ...

in the ranks of cavalry. The greatest Illinois cavalryman of all was Benjamin Grierson, whose background offered no indication of his skill on horseback. Born of Irish descent in Pittsburgh in 1826, ...

MILTON -- Members of the South Mountain Horse Artillery, under the leadership of Cpt. David Pultynovich, visited Meadowbrook Christian School recently to share a living history presentation of the ...

The great Secretariat brought fame to Caroline County’s Meadow Farm and was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1974, a year after his remarkable Triple Crown run. Planet, ...