Joe Bilby

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the July 2023 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the June 2023 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the May 2023 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the April 2023 issue of Civil War News.

honor of the Grand Army of the Republic by Charles Strahan, Co. B, 21st Virginia Regiment. A second controversial plaque…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the November 2022 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the October 2022 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the September 2022 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the November 2021 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the October 2021 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the August 2021 issue of Civil War News.

In May 1861, as the “Rebellion was heating up, the Burlington Daily Times of Burlington, Vermont, published some instructive information on military s…

NEW Civil War Park Opens in Ca Joseph Ryder Lewis Jr. Civil War Park Opens in Carolina Beach, N.C.…

cavalry, with yards of gold braid and orange piping and an odd hat choice, which appears to be a standard kepi with the bill removed and worn sideways…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the January 2021 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the December 2020 issue of Civil War News.

A Stillness at Appomattox. Catton was not a historian by vocation, but a journalist, and that was a vital sk in his wonderful work, which stands until…

A Question of by Joan Wenner, J.D. It has been quoted that treason; the only offense defined by the Constitution, can be difficult to prove and is rar…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the September 2020 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the August 2020 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the July 2020 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the June 2020 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the May 2020 issue of Civil War News.

It seems popular opinion tod is to rid this country of all t Confederate. Now, however, there are many in the New Jerse State Senate who wish to remov…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the March 2020 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the February 2020 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the January 2020 issue of Civil War News.

Colonel Mann & European Matches A Cartridge Box Inventor and Scandal Sheet Editor…

Joseph G. Bilby US Army, 1st Lieutenant Military Police Corps

Sharpshooter Duels, Buffalo Arms and Wild Bill’s Firearms Heritage…

long been preferred for cavalry, as they could be fired and r loaded on horseback. Such use in the Civil War was rare, however, as carbines were…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the August 2019 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the July 2019 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the June 2019 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the May 2019 issue of Civil War News.

‘The Battle of Atlanta’ Cyc Opens After Four Year Resto ATLANTA, Ga.—On Feb. 22, 2019, the Atlanta History Center opened The Battle of Atlanta cy-…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the March 2019 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the February 2019 issue of Civil War News.

A Sailor’s Visit to Ford’s Theatre to see President Lincoln Turns to Horror…

The only word that can be used describe the 2018 Chickamauga Civil War Show and Sale held February 3 & 4, at the Dalton Trade Center in Dalton, Ga., a…

The Largest Event of its WINCHESTER, Va.—On October 6-8, the North-South Skirmish Association held its 136th National Competition at its home range, F…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the November 2017 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the October 2017 issue of Civil War News.

More on Multiple Handguns, My N Book on the Morse Carbine & a Ca…

Reader Jay Hull wrote me after reading my May column discussing the prototype of

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the July 2017 issue of Civil War News.

Joseph G. Bilby received his BA and MA degrees in history from Seton Hall University and served as a lieutenant in the 1

Arms Collectors Shoot I recently heard from friend Bill Adams regarding his work with the Massachusetts Antique Arms Collectors’ annual outing. Bill h…

One of the best things about wri ing this column is the information you get in response when you write about something interesting and unusual. Reader…

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the November 2016 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the October 2016 issue of Civil War News.

There the 1st took part in the tack on the Confederate position

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the July 2016 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the June 2016 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the May 2016 issue of Civil War News.

Black Powder, White Smoke by Joe Bilby, from the April 2016 issue of Civil War News.

I wish to express my sincere are displayed on page 13. gratitude and thanks to Kay For the readers that pleaded to Jorgensen, Beth Godin, Linda Hoyt k…