Though far from the Civil War’s fields of conflict, Minnesota provided many troops that fought in some of the bloodiest of those battles. A reenactment at Wasioja, Minnesota, to honor those soldiers drew an estimated 10,000 visitors.

United States Army major Douglas A. Pryer reports on the 2011 Fortress Wales reenactments weekend, the largest gathering of military reenactors in Wales.

This Armchair General review of the DVD The Americans on Hell’s Highway praises the clever editing that melds period photos and film with action performed by modern reenactment groups.

Photo essay of the 300th Anniversary of the Battle of Poltava, where the Russian Army of Peter the Great defeated the Swedish Army of King Charles XII.

A new Civil War historical marker commemorates 28 members of the 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry who died in an ambush near Simpsonville, Kentucky, January 25, 1865.

What are your thoughts on Victory Day celebrations like this one in the Ukraine compared with World War II observances in your country?