In 1831, John A. Rawlins, Brig. Gen., U.S., was born. Rawlins, which is near a location where he camped in 1867, is named for him.

Surrender is one of the most essential rules in international humanitarian law. Don’t expect it any time soon in the Middle East.

It would become his calling card, not backing down. Once Grant was brought East, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee faced the ...