As an image-driven magazine, we strive to showcase, interpret and preserve unique and compelling Civil War era portraits. We also strive to put these images into context and historical perspective. With this in mind, I am delighted to announce that two of our stories are finalists for the 2023 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards. They are: “‘The Armless Hero of Fredericksburg’: The courage and compassion of Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Francis Plunkett,” which features images from the Mark Savolis Collection. “Lieutenant Washington’s Fateful Encounter: James Barroll Was ..read more

A complete table of contents for the Spring 2024 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions. Vol. XLII, No. 2 (80 pages) Print edition: Visit our store to check availability Digital edition: Visit JSTOR.org to purchase Subscribe or renew your subscription Explore the MI Archives: Browse | Advanced search | Tutorial Inside Cover image An ambrotype from the Liljenquist Family Collection at the Library of Congress features an unidentified Maryland Confederate. Table of Contents (p. 1) Editor’s Desk (p. 2) Introducing a new column, Wo ..read more

I am delighted to announce the debut of a new column: Women of War. It explores the life and service of women who served on the battlefield and homefront with patriotism and dedication equal to their male counterparts. Taking on this mission is Melissa A. Winn. I’m thrilled to welcome her as a Senior Editor. Many of you are sure to recognize Melissa’s name from her career as a photographer and writer for Civil War Times, America’s Civil War, American History, and other publications. Nowadays, Melissa serves as the marketing manager for American Battlefield Trust, which does so much to preserve ..read more

I am pleased to announce our new program to provide free subscriptions for educational purposes to Civil War battlefields, historic sites, museums, and other organizations across the U.S. The program began a few years ago with 10 sites, including Gettysburg and Vicksburg. We’ve expanded to include 50 locations today. We’re always looking to add more! I need your help to fund this educational program. Your donation in any amount will help pay the annual cost of $24.95 per subscription. Visit our GoFundMe page to donate. When the program was established, I reached out to longtime loyal subs ..read more

A complete table of contents for the Winter 2024 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions. Vol. XLII, No. 1 (80 pages) Purchase print issue (coming soon) Purchase PDF (coming soon) Subscribe or renew your subscription Explore the MI Archives: Browse | Advanced search | Tutorial Inside Cover image An ambrotype from the History Center of Mobile, Ala, pictures Raphael Semmes, circa 1854. Table of Contents (p. 1) Editor’s Desk (p. 2) An update about the status of Herb Peck Jr.’s stolen collection from Bruce Jackson, the Peck Family ..read more

A complete table of contents for the Autumn 2023 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions. Vol. XLII, No. 4 (80 pages) Purchase print issue Purchase PDF Subscribe or renew your subscription Explore the MI Archives: Browse | Advanced search | Tutorial Inside Cover image A sixth-plate ambrotype from the late Herb Peck Jr. Collection pictures a Confederate soldier. Table of Contents (p. 1) Editor’s Desk (p. 2) Announcing a new online resource of identified soldier, sailor, and other wartime images that have been published in Milita ..read more

Military Images is pleased to offer a free guide adapted from a compilation of columns, “Fakes, Forgeries and Frauds: Arming you with knowledge and tools to combat counterfeit images” by Perry M. Frohne. The columns appeared between Autumn 2019 and Autumn 2023 in Military Images. The order of the columns has been changed, and some modifications have been made to the text, for this publication. This guide is offered as a service to photograph collectors of all levels of experience with the goal of educating and raising awareness of fake images—and giving you the tools you need to detect them ..read more

A complete table of contents for the Summer 2023 issue of Military Images magazine, and information about how to purchase single issues and subscriptions. Vol. XLI, No. 3 (80 pages) Purchase print issue Purchase PDF Subscribe or renew your subscription Explore the MI Archives: Browse | Advanced search | Tutorial Inside Cover image A stereo card from the Wisconsin Historical Society pictures three Confederate prisoners at Gettysburg taken in July 1863 by Mathew Brady’s photographers. Table of Contents (p. 1) Editor’s Desk (p. 2) Reflections on the value of curation is tied to a new book, Amer ..read more

I am delighted to announce that two Military Images stories have been recognized as finalists in the Journals and Magazine category of the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards. The annual competition honors books and articles published in 2022. Please join me in recognizing and applauding: “How They Went Forth to the Harvest of Death” by Charles T. Joyce is a concise account of the diehard U.S. Regulars at the Battle of Gettysburg, a story largely overlooked in the annals of the war. Chuck reveals the trials and tribulations they endured, and illustrates the story with image ..read more

This week I met at a local coffee shop with the printer to review proof pages for a forthcoming book by Brian Boeve, America’s Defining Moment: Civil War Portraits from the Collections of Brian C. Boeve and Friends. I am overjoyed with the superb quality and high production values, as you’ll see in the photos here. It will be a museum caliber heirloom coffee table book, hard bound with dust jacket. I could not be more pleased! Details: 8.5 x 11 inches Hardbound with dust jacket 270 pages High quality paper and full color printing Limited edition: 200 copies Designed and printed by Military Im ..read more