Q: What’s the story behind The General locomotive in Kennesaw? A: The General is best known for its role in the Great Locomotive Chase of the Civil War, also known as Andrews' Raid. The steam ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The General train, on display in Georgia. At the height of the Civil War, a smuggler-turned-Union spy came up with a daring plan.

The reenactment of the Great Locomotive Chase served as a living tribute to the origins of the Medal of Honor, connecting today’s recipients with the audacity and sacrifice of the Civil War raiders ...

KENNESAW, Ga. — Over a century ago, the Great Locomotive Chase tore through North Georgia. On Tuesday, it tore through the area again. Aboard an air-conditioned train provided by CSX Transportation, ...

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Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients traced the route of the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. The Great Locomotive Chase led to the awarding of the very first Medals of Honor in 1863. The group ...

WASHINGTON — It was a bright and sunny summer day in Atlanta, Georgia as seven Union Soldiers stood on a raised platform with nooses around their necks, preparing to give their lives for the America ...

Wilson, a Belmont County native who served in Company B of the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment out of Warren County, was in his early 30s when the raid happened. Before enlisting, he was a ...

Many years ago, when I was quite young, if the weather at the weekend was wet or cold, my dad would take my brother and myself to the local movie theatre. In those days, such visits were great ...

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