Wade Ankesheiln
I am a volunteer at a historic site near Higginsville, Missouri. The site is the location of Missouri’s former home for Confederate veterans of the Civil War. I develop and present tours to visitors, research historical records, and help people with genealogical research. I’ve had two books published; one on the founding of the Confederate Home and the other a reference listing of former Missouri State Guardsmen many of whom had never been previously identified. I recently completed the first volume of a book concerning the people buried in the Confederate Home Cemetery that will be published later this spring. I’ve also done lecture presentations to Civil War Roundtables, historical societies, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and others with an interest in the Civil War. I am pretty well-versed on the subject of Missouri and Missourians in the Civil War, particularly the Southern side, and I’m constantly adding to that knowledge practically everyday. I am a former military officer with a life-long interest in history. Besides the Civil War, I have been fascinated with ancient political and military history, especially fifth century BCE Greece, and am well read on the subject.
Latest Articles
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The Missouri State Guard
Thousands of Missourians of Southern heritage joined the Missouri State Guard in 1861 to fight against Union forces.
Jun 2, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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The Black Hand
In 1911 a group of men formed a secret terror society officially styled Union or Death but commonly called the Black Hand.
May 21, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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Confederate Strategy
There were several strategy options available to Confederate leaders at the beginning of the Civil War to oppose the Union plan.
May 12, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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The Plague at Athens
The plague at Athens was a devastating illness that took many lives. Finding the cause of the disease today has proven elusive.
May 5, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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Fort Sumter
Famous as the place where the American Civil War began in 1861, Fort Sumter saw much heavy fighting during the course of the war as part of the defenses of Charleston.
Apr 27, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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The Life of Pericles
Pericles was the most powerful leader of Athens when the Greek City-State was at the height of her power in the middle of the fifth century BCE.
Apr 23, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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Later Roman Army
The Roman army of the fourth century was the last to contain citizen soldiers.
Apr 5, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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The Trireme
After its first appearance in the seventh century B.C.E. the trireme rapidly became the main warship of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Apr 4, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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Siege of Vicksburg
General Ulysses S. Grant 's hopes to capture the Confederate fortress of Vicksburg by direct assault were dashed by surprisingly determined Confederate defenders.
Mar 31, 2009
- Wade Ankesheiln
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