The Battle of the Crater is remembered as a debacle for the Union Army—the large loss of life and leadership failures are engraved in the American memory. For the Confederates who suffered the blast of the underground mine, it proved the courage and quick action of Maj. Gen. William Mahone.

Paul talks to Kevin Canberg about the upcoming auction of Rick Carlile's Collection of Civil War photography.

"Though the Friends of Liberty Die, Liberty Itself Is Immortal."

At the Battle of Chancellorsville, there came a moment when Col. William J. Sewell and his New Jersey Brigade, including Michael Clancy, faced overwhelming odds with no orders to retire and no reinforcements on the way. There was no honorable option but to charge—and they did.