History and Memory in Gettysburg - SUrface
... The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important events of the American Civil War. Between July 1 and 3, 1863, more than 150,000 men fought on the hills and fields surrounding the prosperous Pennsylvania town. By the time the fighting was over, more than 4,000 Union and Confederate soldiers we ...
... The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important events of the American Civil War. Between July 1 and 3, 1863, more than 150,000 men fought on the hills and fields surrounding the prosperous Pennsylvania town. By the time the fighting was over, more than 4,000 Union and Confederate soldiers we ...
Civil War Communications and Cryptology
... and at a reduced level. In future issues we will continue to examine the uses of the telegraphs, signal flags and fires and cryptography during the Civil War. ...
... and at a reduced level. In future issues we will continue to examine the uses of the telegraphs, signal flags and fires and cryptography during the Civil War. ...
General George Doles` Georgia Brigade on July 1
... supplied with every comfort and convenience of life, - and yet while our own beautiful country is desolated terribly by vandals, some of whom are from this very country, I am happy to say that our men neither desire or are permitted to make robbers and outlaws of themselves. They neither burn, pilla ...
... supplied with every comfort and convenience of life, - and yet while our own beautiful country is desolated terribly by vandals, some of whom are from this very country, I am happy to say that our men neither desire or are permitted to make robbers and outlaws of themselves. They neither burn, pilla ...
From Reform to Revolution: The Transformation of Confederate
... the purpose of this radical action was conservative.”2 This conservative purpose can be seen in South Carolina’s Declaration of the Immediate Causes Which Induce and Justify the Secession of South Carolina. South Carolina had long been the home of the reactionary pro-slavery fire-eaters who had prog ...
... the purpose of this radical action was conservative.”2 This conservative purpose can be seen in South Carolina’s Declaration of the Immediate Causes Which Induce and Justify the Secession of South Carolina. South Carolina had long been the home of the reactionary pro-slavery fire-eaters who had prog ...
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... from the ramparts of Fort Stevens, this was only time in American history when two former opponents in a presidential election faced one another across battle lines. Following his service with Early's command, Breckinridge took command of Confederate forces in southwestern Virginia in September, whe ...
... from the ramparts of Fort Stevens, this was only time in American history when two former opponents in a presidential election faced one another across battle lines. Following his service with Early's command, Breckinridge took command of Confederate forces in southwestern Virginia in September, whe ...
The Effects of Logistical Factors On The Union Pursuit of the
... Hagerman, Origins of Modern Warfare, p. 45; 0. Espanet, Notes on the Supply of an Army During Active Operations (Kansas City, 1899, hereafter cited as Notes on Supply), p. 217. ...
... Hagerman, Origins of Modern Warfare, p. 45; 0. Espanet, Notes on the Supply of an Army During Active Operations (Kansas City, 1899, hereafter cited as Notes on Supply), p. 217. ...
The Civil War (1861–1865)
... • The ensuing bombardment last an unbelievable 34 hours before Anderson, satisfied that he had done his duty, surrendered. • It would be the first battle of the Civil War. ...
... • The ensuing bombardment last an unbelievable 34 hours before Anderson, satisfied that he had done his duty, surrendered. • It would be the first battle of the Civil War. ...
Biography President Ulysses S. Grant
... ranks in the army to general. In 1862 Grant had his first major victory when he captured Fort Donelson in Tennessee. He became known as Unconditional Surrender (U.S.) Grant when he told the Confederate commanders "No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender". Grant's victory at Fort Donels ...
... ranks in the army to general. In 1862 Grant had his first major victory when he captured Fort Donelson in Tennessee. He became known as Unconditional Surrender (U.S.) Grant when he told the Confederate commanders "No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender". Grant's victory at Fort Donels ...
THE THIRD REGIMENT MAINE VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
... The officer’s personal example of courage in combat and his willingness to share the burdens of the soldiers while on the march made him a leader. * Recruits were eager to test their manhood in battle but this also created tension. Many recruits were at first excited about the adventure of military ...
... The officer’s personal example of courage in combat and his willingness to share the burdens of the soldiers while on the march made him a leader. * Recruits were eager to test their manhood in battle but this also created tension. Many recruits were at first excited about the adventure of military ...
Conflict and Courage in Fairfax County
... diagonally crossed bars, and 12 stars. • It was discovered, in September 1861, that J.E.B. Stuart had directed his men to build “Quaker Cannons,” faux cannons made of logs, to mislead the Union army as to the strength of his artillery on Munson’s Hill. This was the first time “Quaker Cannons” were u ...
... diagonally crossed bars, and 12 stars. • It was discovered, in September 1861, that J.E.B. Stuart had directed his men to build “Quaker Cannons,” faux cannons made of logs, to mislead the Union army as to the strength of his artillery on Munson’s Hill. This was the first time “Quaker Cannons” were u ...
The Battle of Gettysburg
... What led up to Gettysburg? • In 1860, President Abraham Lincoln was elected. This caused 11 southern states to leave the Union. • On April 12, 1861, The Confederates attacked Fort Sumter. This event started the Civil War. • May 1-3, 1863. General Lee led Confederate troops to victory at Chancellors ...
... What led up to Gettysburg? • In 1860, President Abraham Lincoln was elected. This caused 11 southern states to leave the Union. • On April 12, 1861, The Confederates attacked Fort Sumter. This event started the Civil War. • May 1-3, 1863. General Lee led Confederate troops to victory at Chancellors ...
Chronology of the Civil War in Prince William County
... engagement, but keep up the impression that we are moving on Manassas.” Acting on these orders Tyler proceeded to make a reconnaissance towards Blackburn’s Ford with a squadron of cavalry and two companies of infantry from Colonel Israel Richardson’s leading brigade. A brigade under General James Lo ...
... engagement, but keep up the impression that we are moving on Manassas.” Acting on these orders Tyler proceeded to make a reconnaissance towards Blackburn’s Ford with a squadron of cavalry and two companies of infantry from Colonel Israel Richardson’s leading brigade. A brigade under General James Lo ...
CASE REPORT Bloodstains of Gettysburg
... battle has caused Gettysburg to be considered the bloodiest engagement to have ever occurred on the continent. The battle started on the morning of July 1st, 1863 when the Confederate division of Henry Heth marched into the Village of Gettysburg ostensibly to secure shoes for his troops. Heth’s divi ...
... battle has caused Gettysburg to be considered the bloodiest engagement to have ever occurred on the continent. The battle started on the morning of July 1st, 1863 when the Confederate division of Henry Heth marched into the Village of Gettysburg ostensibly to secure shoes for his troops. Heth’s divi ...
TRANSCRIPT 7/04/12 Reflections on the Battle of Gettysburg and the Role of... Soldiers
... casualties 50,000 casualties. You have about one and three chance if you go into that battle of ending up killed or wounded captured or missing. Of course they never found some men because they were blown to smithereens by artillery fire. It's the biggest battle of the Civil War it's a huge battle a ...
... casualties 50,000 casualties. You have about one and three chance if you go into that battle of ending up killed or wounded captured or missing. Of course they never found some men because they were blown to smithereens by artillery fire. It's the biggest battle of the Civil War it's a huge battle a ...
Chapter 16 File
... Abraham Lincoln becam e president on the eve of a four-year national nightmare. Furious at Lincoln's election and feari ng a federal invasion, seven southern states had seceded. The new commander in chief tried desperately to save the Union. In his inaugural address, Lincoln promised not to end slav ...
... Abraham Lincoln becam e president on the eve of a four-year national nightmare. Furious at Lincoln's election and feari ng a federal invasion, seven southern states had seceded. The new commander in chief tried desperately to save the Union. In his inaugural address, Lincoln promised not to end slav ...
The Camden Expedition of 1864
... foraging for food on entering the town and reportedly paid for "almost all" that they found. Despite reports that Union troops ransacked the community's young ladies' seminary, some of the local women are reported to have commented to Steele that "your men treat us better than our own men do." The ...
... foraging for food on entering the town and reportedly paid for "almost all" that they found. Despite reports that Union troops ransacked the community's young ladies' seminary, some of the local women are reported to have commented to Steele that "your men treat us better than our own men do." The ...
confederate heritage - Tennessee Division, Sons of Confederate
... more than its “fair share” through tariffs, the Southern states felt threatened politically and economically, and bound together for self-protection. 6) Lincoln’s call for troops to invade states that had already seceded. Lincoln’s call for 75,000 soldiers to invade the South did more to begin the w ...
... more than its “fair share” through tariffs, the Southern states felt threatened politically and economically, and bound together for self-protection. 6) Lincoln’s call for troops to invade states that had already seceded. Lincoln’s call for 75,000 soldiers to invade the South did more to begin the w ...
Arkansas Military History Journal
... captured a total loss of 1,636 or some 20 percent of the men involved—decimating some of Holme’s best infantry regiments. Conversely, Prentiss’s defending force of about 4,000 effective troops lost only 57 killed, 146 wounded and 36 missing, or 239 total casualties. The mauled Rebels slunk away from ...
... captured a total loss of 1,636 or some 20 percent of the men involved—decimating some of Holme’s best infantry regiments. Conversely, Prentiss’s defending force of about 4,000 effective troops lost only 57 killed, 146 wounded and 36 missing, or 239 total casualties. The mauled Rebels slunk away from ...
the museum of the confederacy
... 5. Find the bloodstained handkerchief. Name the Confederate general who was wounded by his own men during the battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863. ...
... 5. Find the bloodstained handkerchief. Name the Confederate general who was wounded by his own men during the battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863. ...
Chapter 21
... • Conspicuous among his critics was the overambitious secretary of the Treasury, Salmon Chase ...
... • Conspicuous among his critics was the overambitious secretary of the Treasury, Salmon Chase ...
Scenario with Historical Commentary (-1.4Mbyte)
... scenario map about 1.0 X 1.5 mile or a 5’ X 9’ table. I game with 6mm miniatures and its easy to convert the map scale from 15mm to 6mm. Using the 6mm map legend, draw a 440--yard grid over the map. In 6mm scale, each 440-yard (1/4 mile) grid-square represents 12” or about a 4’ X 7’ table. Game Scal ...
... scenario map about 1.0 X 1.5 mile or a 5’ X 9’ table. I game with 6mm miniatures and its easy to convert the map scale from 15mm to 6mm. Using the 6mm map legend, draw a 440--yard grid over the map. In 6mm scale, each 440-yard (1/4 mile) grid-square represents 12” or about a 4’ X 7’ table. Game Scal ...
The Civil War
... rivers, important water routes into the western Confederacy. On February 6 the Union gunboats pounded Fort Henry into surrender before Grant’s troops arrived. The general then marched his army east and attacked Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River. Following three days of shelling by the gunboats, ...
... rivers, important water routes into the western Confederacy. On February 6 the Union gunboats pounded Fort Henry into surrender before Grant’s troops arrived. The general then marched his army east and attacked Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River. Following three days of shelling by the gunboats, ...
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
... of scouting the Union troops as he was supposed to do. Now with the information from the spy, Longstreet convinces Lee to bring his troops together and converge on Gettysburg. Lee believes that if the Union troops are really there, though he doubts they are, this could be the final battle of the war ...
... of scouting the Union troops as he was supposed to do. Now with the information from the spy, Longstreet convinces Lee to bring his troops together and converge on Gettysburg. Lee believes that if the Union troops are really there, though he doubts they are, this could be the final battle of the war ...
The CONfederate States!!
... Maury had corresponded with the emperor before the Civil War, and when he heard that Maximilian was to be emperor of Mexico; he was delighted. He began a prolific correspondence with the emperor. Here is a report from a biography of Maury: "In the winter of 1864 there arose a further complication wi ...
... Maury had corresponded with the emperor before the Civil War, and when he heard that Maximilian was to be emperor of Mexico; he was delighted. He began a prolific correspondence with the emperor. Here is a report from a biography of Maury: "In the winter of 1864 there arose a further complication wi ...
USA WORLD
... soldiers surprised the Union forces. Many Union troops were shot while making coffee; some died while they were still lying in their blankets. With Union forces on the edge of disaster, Grant reorganized his troops, ordered up reinforcements, and counterattacked at dawn the following day. By midafte ...
... soldiers surprised the Union forces. Many Union troops were shot while making coffee; some died while they were still lying in their blankets. With Union forces on the edge of disaster, Grant reorganized his troops, ordered up reinforcements, and counterattacked at dawn the following day. By midafte ...