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We’re a group of mostly British-based members, who get together and share information about all aspects of one of the greatest conflicts of the 19th century. You will find on our site details of our education, preservation and social activities, and articles taken from our thrice yearly magazine ‘Crossfire’ that is free to members. If after browsing our site you would like to join us we’d be very happy to enrol you, whether you are blue or gray or simply neutral.
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Why all this interest in American events of the past with so much history of our own? Surprisingly, we are the first of the Civil War Round Tables set up in the 1950s – even before our many fellow societies in the United States. Since then we have maintained this country’s natural affinity with events of the Civil War. With many of its participants hailing from these islands it is perhaps not surprising that British viewpoints have been brought to bear on this all-American affair.
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"It is easy to see that, under the sharp discipline of civil war, the nation is beginning a new life. "
Abraham Lincoln
"I know Mr Davis thinks he can do a great many things other men would hesitate to attempt. For instance, he tried to do what God failed to do. He tried to make a soldier of Braxton Bragg, and you know the result."
General Joseph E Johnston
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Sat, 28 SeptLondon28 Sept 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 BSTLondon, Civil Service Club, Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HJ, UK28 Sept 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 BSTLondon, Civil Service Club, Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HJ, UKWith their heroic actions during the Crimean War and distinctive dress, French Zouave units were the media darlings of the late 19th century, celebrated in print and song. This Zouave Craze spread to America, where more than 50 Zouave regiments were formed in the Civil War.
Fri, 01 NovNational Army Museum01 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 13:00National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HT, UK
Fri, 25 AprDe Vere Latimer Estate25 Apr 2025, 16:00 BST – 27 Apr 2025, 12:15 BSTDe Vere Latimer Estate, Church Lane, Latimer, Chesham HP5 1UG, UK25 Apr 2025, 16:00 BST – 27 Apr 2025, 12:15 BSTDe Vere Latimer Estate, Church Lane, Latimer, Chesham HP5 1UG, UKThe Northern Virginia town of Manassas Junction was the site of two of the most famous battles of the Civil War. Our 2025 Conference will look in detail at the two campaigns and why this small railroad junction became so significant. PRICES FROM £285 PER PERSON.
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"God have mercy on Bobby Lee for I shall have none."
Brig Gen Joseph Hooker
"War is all hell."
William Tecumseh Sherman
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“What I now ask of you is military success, and I will risk the dictatorship”
Abraham Lincoln