The creator of "Peanuts" served as a staff sergeant with the 20th Armored Division in Europe.

The college professor joined the Union Army and received the Medal of Honor for his valiant defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg.

Known for his fearlessness and innovative military strategy, the Southern general earned his nickname at Bull Run, where a fellow general yelled, "There stands Jackson like a stone wall! Rally round the Virginians!"

Disguised as a man, Sampson fought with the Continental Army, received wounds in combat and, with the help of Paul Revere, secured a pension.

The "Swamp Fox" is considered one of the fathers of modern guerrilla warfare.