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The Battle of Gettysburg: Did Lee Have A Choice?
... the general had mentioned Gettysburg or York as possible sites for a battle, but no specific plans were ever made. The general intent was simply to draw Union troops away from Washington so that they could be defeated without being able to retreat into that city, as had happened before. After the Ar ...
... the general had mentioned Gettysburg or York as possible sites for a battle, but no specific plans were ever made. The general intent was simply to draw Union troops away from Washington so that they could be defeated without being able to retreat into that city, as had happened before. After the Ar ...
Last Full Measure of Devotion
... the Palmetto Guards and Brooks Guards of South Carolina, having lost all of their camp equipage and barely escaped with their lives. But to continue, the next day our colors started for Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to ...
... the Palmetto Guards and Brooks Guards of South Carolina, having lost all of their camp equipage and barely escaped with their lives. But to continue, the next day our colors started for Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to ...
Last Full Measure of Devotion - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of
... the Palmetto Guards and Brooks Guards of South Carolina, having lost all of their camp equipage and barely escaped with their lives. But to continue, the next day our colors started for Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to ...
... the Palmetto Guards and Brooks Guards of South Carolina, having lost all of their camp equipage and barely escaped with their lives. But to continue, the next day our colors started for Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to ...
Civil War Powerpoint Notes
... Was the leading General of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was from Virginia. He chose to fight for the South even though he was against slavery, he did not want to fight against Virginia. He was the Commander at Gettysburg. By far the most beloved General of the war on either side. ...
... Was the leading General of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was from Virginia. He chose to fight for the South even though he was against slavery, he did not want to fight against Virginia. He was the Commander at Gettysburg. By far the most beloved General of the war on either side. ...
Chapter 7: The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
... explosive mixture and were using it in fireworks and signals as early as the 900s. In 1304 the Arabs used the powder to develop the first gun. In the centuries that followed, numerous nations would develop and improve on the gun—which made all other weapons before it obsolete. For what peaceful purp ...
... explosive mixture and were using it in fireworks and signals as early as the 900s. In 1304 the Arabs used the powder to develop the first gun. In the centuries that followed, numerous nations would develop and improve on the gun—which made all other weapons before it obsolete. For what peaceful purp ...
The Gettysburg Campaign: Birth of the Operational Art?
... study. The importance of the operational level of war and its supporting art cannot be overstated. Only with a recognition of this level between those of strategy and tactics and a mastery of its art can commanders have the appropriate frame of reference to link strategic goals assigned by national ...
... study. The importance of the operational level of war and its supporting art cannot be overstated. Only with a recognition of this level between those of strategy and tactics and a mastery of its art can commanders have the appropriate frame of reference to link strategic goals assigned by national ...
The Americans
... • Rifles more accurate, faster loading, fire more rounds than muskets • Minié ball (more destructive bullet), grenades, land mines are used • Fighting from trenches, barricades new advantage in infantry attacks ...
... • Rifles more accurate, faster loading, fire more rounds than muskets • Minié ball (more destructive bullet), grenades, land mines are used • Fighting from trenches, barricades new advantage in infantry attacks ...
"As we entered the place, a spectacle met our eyes that almost froze
... Handouts: Civil War letter from J.M. Gaston collection I. The West A. Shiloh B. Vicksburg C. New Orleans II. Civil War Letter Key terms/ideas/ people/places: Ulysses S. Grant David Farragut Vicksburg Siege total war/hard war Daniel Butterfield By the end of class today, I will be able to answer the ...
... Handouts: Civil War letter from J.M. Gaston collection I. The West A. Shiloh B. Vicksburg C. New Orleans II. Civil War Letter Key terms/ideas/ people/places: Ulysses S. Grant David Farragut Vicksburg Siege total war/hard war Daniel Butterfield By the end of class today, I will be able to answer the ...
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CIVIL WAR BATTLES 63
... back to the breaking point, and simply surround the Confederate army, forcing Lee to surrender. Lee was not ignorant of this plan. McClellan had as much as told him about it on Sept. 16 when advance elements of Hooker’s corps, at about 3:30 p.m., crossed Antietam Creek and began attacking Jackson’s ...
... back to the breaking point, and simply surround the Confederate army, forcing Lee to surrender. Lee was not ignorant of this plan. McClellan had as much as told him about it on Sept. 16 when advance elements of Hooker’s corps, at about 3:30 p.m., crossed Antietam Creek and began attacking Jackson’s ...
The Origin of Taps - American Civil War Roundtable of Australia
... following statement may be of interest to Mr. Kobbe and your readers. During the early part of the Civil War I was bugler at the Headquarters of Butterfield’s Brigade, Morell’s Division, Fitz-John Porter’s Corps, Army of the Potomac. Up to July, 1862, the Infantry call for Taps was that set down in ...
... following statement may be of interest to Mr. Kobbe and your readers. During the early part of the Civil War I was bugler at the Headquarters of Butterfield’s Brigade, Morell’s Division, Fitz-John Porter’s Corps, Army of the Potomac. Up to July, 1862, the Infantry call for Taps was that set down in ...
Notes on the Civil War - Garrett Academy Of Technology
... Defend, defend, defend – hold out until the North gives up King Cotton Diplomacy – withhold cotton vital for Great Britian’s and France’s economy until they agreed to recognize the CSA, declare the Union blockade illegal, and assist the CSA in the war effort – ultimately a failure – GB and France we ...
... Defend, defend, defend – hold out until the North gives up King Cotton Diplomacy – withhold cotton vital for Great Britian’s and France’s economy until they agreed to recognize the CSA, declare the Union blockade illegal, and assist the CSA in the war effort – ultimately a failure – GB and France we ...
Directions: Use your own paper to complete the questions below
... •Battle of Bull Run – Describe and tell what Bull Run suggested about the war to come. 1st major battle of the War won by the South, nothing stands between them and D.C but unorganized and can not follow up. Shows that the war will be a long and bloody affair •Copperheads- Northern Peace Democrats w ...
... •Battle of Bull Run – Describe and tell what Bull Run suggested about the war to come. 1st major battle of the War won by the South, nothing stands between them and D.C but unorganized and can not follow up. Shows that the war will be a long and bloody affair •Copperheads- Northern Peace Democrats w ...
March 2001 - American Civil War Roundtable of Australia
... surrounding Union troops. Having achieved this breakout, General Pillow suddenly lost his nerve and prevailed on his fellow generals, Floyd and Buckner, to call off the escape bid and return to the fort. Floyd then decided to attack the Union right wing to force a break-out. At dawn the Confederates ...
... surrounding Union troops. Having achieved this breakout, General Pillow suddenly lost his nerve and prevailed on his fellow generals, Floyd and Buckner, to call off the escape bid and return to the fort. Floyd then decided to attack the Union right wing to force a break-out. At dawn the Confederates ...
The End is Near: The Civil War in 1864
... succeeding, making clear winners and losers unknown. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln’s reelection hung in the balance; a presidential change-up would alter the nature of war, especially if George B. McClellan were victorious. [excerpt] ...
... succeeding, making clear winners and losers unknown. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln’s reelection hung in the balance; a presidential change-up would alter the nature of war, especially if George B. McClellan were victorious. [excerpt] ...
Battle of Glorieta Pass - Arizona Civil War Council
... attack along the line then stalled, with the Confederates fighting by squads "with a desperation unequaled by any engagement of the war."[21] At around 3:00 pm, the Confederates managed to outflank the Union right, but Raguet was mortally wounded. From the ridge (known after the battle as "Sharpshoo ...
... attack along the line then stalled, with the Confederates fighting by squads "with a desperation unequaled by any engagement of the war."[21] At around 3:00 pm, the Confederates managed to outflank the Union right, but Raguet was mortally wounded. From the ridge (known after the battle as "Sharpshoo ...
The Dare Mark Line - Civil War in Fauquier
... also known as The Springs; White Sulphur Springs; or Fauquier Springs Ford. It is located just west of present-‐day Fauquier Springs Country Club. The original bridge supports (layered stone) remain in pl ...
... also known as The Springs; White Sulphur Springs; or Fauquier Springs Ford. It is located just west of present-‐day Fauquier Springs Country Club. The original bridge supports (layered stone) remain in pl ...
Florida`s Long War by sfcdan (Formatted Word
... at the outside batteries and setting fire to the tents. The final piece of the task force was five doctors and 20 detailed men to act as orderlies. The troops were assembled at the Navy yard and boarded the steamer Time at 2200 for the short trip to Pensacola. There they were distributed into two ad ...
... at the outside batteries and setting fire to the tents. The final piece of the task force was five doctors and 20 detailed men to act as orderlies. The troops were assembled at the Navy yard and boarded the steamer Time at 2200 for the short trip to Pensacola. There they were distributed into two ad ...
Upper Rappahannock River Front: The Dare Mark Line Clark B. Hall
... Suddenly aware his right flank at Beverly’s Ford was in serious jeopardy, Pope instantly dispatched a portion of the command two miles upriver from the railhead. Suffering the impact of intense artillery fire from Yankee infantry, Jeb Stuart ordered a withdrawal back across Beverly’s and Freeman’s ...
... Suddenly aware his right flank at Beverly’s Ford was in serious jeopardy, Pope instantly dispatched a portion of the command two miles upriver from the railhead. Suffering the impact of intense artillery fire from Yankee infantry, Jeb Stuart ordered a withdrawal back across Beverly’s and Freeman’s ...
CVHRI Newsletter.wps
... official designated enlisted color for the Confederate army for most of the war. The only thing that prevented the sky blue from being worn on most Confederate troops was its availability and distribution. To make up for the shortfall official orders communicated to the troops expressly mandated the ...
... official designated enlisted color for the Confederate army for most of the war. The only thing that prevented the sky blue from being worn on most Confederate troops was its availability and distribution. To make up for the shortfall official orders communicated to the troops expressly mandated the ...
Chapter 13 Civil War and Reconstruction
... every day. However, Confederate soldiers suffered more because they often did not have enough to eat. Camp Life Soldiers in camp often slept on the ground in tents, with nothing to sit on but the ground or wooden boxes. ...
... every day. However, Confederate soldiers suffered more because they often did not have enough to eat. Camp Life Soldiers in camp often slept on the ground in tents, with nothing to sit on but the ground or wooden boxes. ...
Chapter 14—The Civil War I.The Secession Crisis 1.
... 2. National Bank Acts—What did the National Bank Acts do for organizing the financial system of the country? 3. Financing the War—In what 3 ways did the Union government attempt to fund the war? B. Raising the Union Armies—How did the Union government have to raise an army? How could someone get out ...
... 2. National Bank Acts—What did the National Bank Acts do for organizing the financial system of the country? 3. Financing the War—In what 3 ways did the Union government attempt to fund the war? B. Raising the Union Armies—How did the Union government have to raise an army? How could someone get out ...
At the end of the Civil War there were nearly 2.5 million men who
... At the end of the Civil War there were nearly 2.5 million men who had donned the blue or the gray. This was vastly more veterans than the combined total of all of the other American wars fought up to that time. These men had naturally formed bonds that they were reluctant to abandon, and the war had ...
... At the end of the Civil War there were nearly 2.5 million men who had donned the blue or the gray. This was vastly more veterans than the combined total of all of the other American wars fought up to that time. These men had naturally formed bonds that they were reluctant to abandon, and the war had ...
A House Divided 5 - African American Civil War Museum
... employ persons of African descent as laborers and as soldiers in order to weaken the South and win the war. Nevertheless, many enslaved persons seeking refuge behind Union lines were turned away even after the First Confiscation Act. Some Union generals such as George McClellan made no distinction b ...
... employ persons of African descent as laborers and as soldiers in order to weaken the South and win the war. Nevertheless, many enslaved persons seeking refuge behind Union lines were turned away even after the First Confiscation Act. Some Union generals such as George McClellan made no distinction b ...
military intelligence during america`s civil war
... in present day parlance, are part of the intelligence units’ responsibilities as “… investigators of terrain features and the enemy’s man-made defenses (sic)”.11 It is noted that “… the association of engineers with intelligence work was becoming a tradition but it was an activity without a name or ...
... in present day parlance, are part of the intelligence units’ responsibilities as “… investigators of terrain features and the enemy’s man-made defenses (sic)”.11 It is noted that “… the association of engineers with intelligence work was becoming a tradition but it was an activity without a name or ...
CONTESTED VISIONS: THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION
... the Union. They were all from the Deep South, namely Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. They set up their first capital in Montgomery, Alabama and selected a man named Jefferson Davis, a former Senator and Secretary of War, as their president. In other words ...
... the Union. They were all from the Deep South, namely Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. They set up their first capital in Montgomery, Alabama and selected a man named Jefferson Davis, a former Senator and Secretary of War, as their president. In other words ...
Battle of Seven Pines
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The Battle of Seven Pines, also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station, took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive up the Virginia Peninsula by Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, in which the Army of the Potomac reached the outskirts of Richmond.On May 31, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston attempted to overwhelm two Federal corps that appeared isolated south of the Chickahominy River. The Confederate assaults, although not well coordinated, succeeded in driving back the IV Corps and inflicting heavy casualties. Reinforcements arrived, and both sides fed more and more troops into the action. Supported by the III Corps and Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick's division of Maj. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner's II Corps (which crossed the rain-swollen river on Grapevine Bridge), the Federal position was finally stabilized. Gen. Johnston was seriously wounded during the action, and command of the Confederate army devolved temporarily to Maj. Gen. G.W. Smith. On June 1, the Confederates renewed their assaults against the Federals, who had brought up more reinforcements, but made little headway. Both sides claimed victory.Although the battle was tactically inconclusive, it was the largest battle in the Eastern Theater up to that time (and second only to Shiloh in terms of casualties thus far, about 11,000 total) and marked the end of the Union offensive, leading to the Seven Days Battles and Union retreat in late June.