Nothing too obscure for Civil War trivia

David Bourhenne and Robert Byrd stood toe-to-toe, trading historic broadsides of Civil War trivia. Eventually, Bourhenne triumphed in the 14th annual Civil War Quiz Bowl in North Carolina after a showdown that featured everything from bean boilers to the nationality of Arthur Fremantle to which battle gave "Stonewall" Jackson his famous nickname. • Article

A, B, C, or all of the above?

A book released in September is a compilation of the many quizzes a retired military has put together over the past 14 years. John Nischwitz also supplies lists — lots of lists — about Civil War facts, such as alternate names for battles; famous bridges, roads and gaps; maritime vessels; notable houses; forts and prisoner of war camps. • Article