Chronology of the Civil War in Prince William County
... of July 18, again without a fight. The Confederate pickets fell back to their defensive line along Bull Run where they were determined to hold their ground against the advancing Union army directly in their front. Beauregard telegraphed Richmond for reinforcements. President Jefferson Davis ordered ...
... of July 18, again without a fight. The Confederate pickets fell back to their defensive line along Bull Run where they were determined to hold their ground against the advancing Union army directly in their front. Beauregard telegraphed Richmond for reinforcements. President Jefferson Davis ordered ...
Civil War White River Expedition
... the enclosed casemate. At least 80 crewmen were scalded to death immediately by boiling water and high pressure steam. Others, including Commander Kilty, were severely injured by the steam. Many jumped overboard into the river to escape the deadly steam. All boats in the fleet rushed forward to assi ...
... the enclosed casemate. At least 80 crewmen were scalded to death immediately by boiling water and high pressure steam. Others, including Commander Kilty, were severely injured by the steam. Many jumped overboard into the river to escape the deadly steam. All boats in the fleet rushed forward to assi ...
File quick quizzes- civil war answers
... The sesquicentennial of this event in the state’s history takes place in 2009. A. completion of the B&O Railroad to Wheeling B. West Virginia becoming a state C. discovery of coal in Boone County by John Peter Salley D. execution of Elmer Brunner, the last person legally executed in West Virginia E. ...
... The sesquicentennial of this event in the state’s history takes place in 2009. A. completion of the B&O Railroad to Wheeling B. West Virginia becoming a state C. discovery of coal in Boone County by John Peter Salley D. execution of Elmer Brunner, the last person legally executed in West Virginia E. ...
File quick quizzes
... The sesquicentennial of this event in the state’s history takes place in 2009. A. completion of the B&O Railroad to Wheeling B. West Virginia becoming a state C. discovery of coal in Boone County by John Peter Salley D. execution of Elmer Brunner, the last person legally executed in West Virginia E. ...
... The sesquicentennial of this event in the state’s history takes place in 2009. A. completion of the B&O Railroad to Wheeling B. West Virginia becoming a state C. discovery of coal in Boone County by John Peter Salley D. execution of Elmer Brunner, the last person legally executed in West Virginia E. ...
File quick quizzes
... The sesquicentennial of this event in the state’s history takes place in 2009. A. completion of the B&O Railroad to Wheeling B. West Virginia becoming a state C. discovery of coal in Boone County by John Peter Salley D. execution of Elmer Brunner, the last person legally executed in West Virginia E. ...
... The sesquicentennial of this event in the state’s history takes place in 2009. A. completion of the B&O Railroad to Wheeling B. West Virginia becoming a state C. discovery of coal in Boone County by John Peter Salley D. execution of Elmer Brunner, the last person legally executed in West Virginia E. ...
The Battle of Gettysburg
... General James Longstreet were in Chambersburg, PA and receive word that the Union Army is headed to Pennsylvania. • June 30, 1863, Two brigades of Union cavalry enter Gettysburg. Finding signs of Confederates nearby to the Northwest, The calvary sends word to Major General John Reynolds in Emmitsbur ...
... General James Longstreet were in Chambersburg, PA and receive word that the Union Army is headed to Pennsylvania. • June 30, 1863, Two brigades of Union cavalry enter Gettysburg. Finding signs of Confederates nearby to the Northwest, The calvary sends word to Major General John Reynolds in Emmitsbur ...
the museum of the confederacy
... 8. The Union army laid siege to a small town on the Mississippi River cutting it off from all supply for forty-seven days from May through July 4of 1863. What is the name of this important town? ...
... 8. The Union army laid siege to a small town on the Mississippi River cutting it off from all supply for forty-seven days from May through July 4of 1863. What is the name of this important town? ...
The Camden Expedition of 1864
... 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 Union forces remained encamped at Arkadelphia for two days awaiting the arrival of Thayer's column from Fort S ...
... 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 Union forces remained encamped at Arkadelphia for two days awaiting the arrival of Thayer's column from Fort S ...
The War Between the Barbates - Proceedings of the Natural Institute
... n the morning of May 9, 1864, the Union Army of West Virginia, under the command of Brigadier General George R. Crook, encountered several Confederate units led by Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins on a bluff just south of Cloyd’s Mountain. After about an hour of fierce combat, Jenkins’ defensive ...
... n the morning of May 9, 1864, the Union Army of West Virginia, under the command of Brigadier General George R. Crook, encountered several Confederate units led by Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins on a bluff just south of Cloyd’s Mountain. After about an hour of fierce combat, Jenkins’ defensive ...
Chapter 20 Notes
... II. South Carolina Assails Fort Sumter – Issue of divided Union came to a head over matter of federal forts in South: • As seceding states left, they seized U.S. arsenals, mints, and other public property within their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – With fort low on supplies, Lincoln ...
... II. South Carolina Assails Fort Sumter – Issue of divided Union came to a head over matter of federal forts in South: • As seceding states left, they seized U.S. arsenals, mints, and other public property within their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – With fort low on supplies, Lincoln ...
November/December 2012 - The Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg
... and play a role, too. This influence coupled with a developing network of educational institutions across the nation was to shape the concept of a “personal relationship with God based on study of the Christian scriptures” as literal guide for all parts of life, but dependent on strong voices to inf ...
... and play a role, too. This influence coupled with a developing network of educational institutions across the nation was to shape the concept of a “personal relationship with God based on study of the Christian scriptures” as literal guide for all parts of life, but dependent on strong voices to inf ...
Battle of the Ironclads - Essential Civil War Curriculum
... blow for our Navy are now for the first time presented.” The secretary concluded his letter by stating that “[a]ction—prompt and successful action—would be important for our cause.”3 Mallory’s instructions were not lost on Franklin Buchanan. He selected Newport News Point as his target, but his hope ...
... blow for our Navy are now for the first time presented.” The secretary concluded his letter by stating that “[a]ction—prompt and successful action—would be important for our cause.”3 Mallory’s instructions were not lost on Franklin Buchanan. He selected Newport News Point as his target, but his hope ...
CASE REPORT Bloodstains of Gettysburg
... and occupied the town. The Union forces regrouped on Cemetery Hill and formed what is now called the “Fishhook Defensive Line” which was anchored on two hills – Little Round Top and Culp’s Hill. Confederate sharpshooters were stationed in homes throughout Gettysburg, making things difficult for the ...
... and occupied the town. The Union forces regrouped on Cemetery Hill and formed what is now called the “Fishhook Defensive Line” which was anchored on two hills – Little Round Top and Culp’s Hill. Confederate sharpshooters were stationed in homes throughout Gettysburg, making things difficult for the ...
The Civil War Started Here (Almost) - H-Net
... the standoff in Charleston harbor. The first shots of the Civil War were fired in Charleston, however, and thouOn the eve of Civil War conflict, Pensacola was a sands of tourists now crowd the parapets of Fort Sumter, sleepy Southern town, blessed with a fine harbor and pro- while Fort Pickens snooz ...
... the standoff in Charleston harbor. The first shots of the Civil War were fired in Charleston, however, and thouOn the eve of Civil War conflict, Pensacola was a sands of tourists now crowd the parapets of Fort Sumter, sleepy Southern town, blessed with a fine harbor and pro- while Fort Pickens snooz ...
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 ...
The Cape Fear Civil War Round Table The RUNNER
... Power further explained the impact of ironclads on naval policies in both the United States and Great Britain. Editor October 6th: The Confederacy started a campaign to find crossings over the Upper Potomac that, if successful, would have allowed them to outflank the Unionist force in the capital. O ...
... Power further explained the impact of ironclads on naval policies in both the United States and Great Britain. Editor October 6th: The Confederacy started a campaign to find crossings over the Upper Potomac that, if successful, would have allowed them to outflank the Unionist force in the capital. O ...
Scenario with Historical Commentary (-1.4Mbyte)
... threw in US Brigadier General S. D. Carter’s brigade to check Crittenden’s assault. US Colonel Robert L. McCook brought up two more regiments to relieve the 10th Indiana and the 4th Kentucky. For the next half hour the two sides fought bitterly in the rain and fog until Carter gained the Confederate ...
... threw in US Brigadier General S. D. Carter’s brigade to check Crittenden’s assault. US Colonel Robert L. McCook brought up two more regiments to relieve the 10th Indiana and the 4th Kentucky. For the next half hour the two sides fought bitterly in the rain and fog until Carter gained the Confederate ...
shot all to pieces - Lone Jack Historical Society
... carbines and blasts of cannon fire, illuminated the night. Foster’s command rapidly shattered the enemy line, capturing several Confederate outposts before sweeping into the rebel encampments. Completely unprepared for the assault, Coffee’s and Tracy’s commands abandoned their camps, fleeing in conf ...
... carbines and blasts of cannon fire, illuminated the night. Foster’s command rapidly shattered the enemy line, capturing several Confederate outposts before sweeping into the rebel encampments. Completely unprepared for the assault, Coffee’s and Tracy’s commands abandoned their camps, fleeing in conf ...
October 2007 - 15th Regiment SC Vols Camp 51
... and assist the new officers in any capacity that I can and am asked of. Saying that, I would like to nominate for the position of President of the Louisa McCord Chapter – Carolyn Jordan and Apryl Kyzer. For Vice President, I would like to nominate – Gail Rhymer and Carole Crosby. For Secretary, I wo ...
... and assist the new officers in any capacity that I can and am asked of. Saying that, I would like to nominate for the position of President of the Louisa McCord Chapter – Carolyn Jordan and Apryl Kyzer. For Vice President, I would like to nominate – Gail Rhymer and Carole Crosby. For Secretary, I wo ...
January 2016 - 7th Florida Infantry Company K
... Davis urged caution. While he firmly believed states had the constitutional right to secede from the Union, he was among a committee of 13 U.S. senators who attempted to find a suitable compromise after South Carolina left the Union in December 1860. After Mississippi seceded in January 1861, Davis ...
... Davis urged caution. While he firmly believed states had the constitutional right to secede from the Union, he was among a committee of 13 U.S. senators who attempted to find a suitable compromise after South Carolina left the Union in December 1860. After Mississippi seceded in January 1861, Davis ...
Port Royal, SC Civil War Flash Cards
... invitation of its commander, Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a well-known abolitionist and Unitarian minister. The two men had been close friends for years and shared a deep commitment to bringing an end to slavery in the United States. Rogers, the son of a Quaker farmer from Vermont, had been a ...
... invitation of its commander, Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a well-known abolitionist and Unitarian minister. The two men had been close friends for years and shared a deep commitment to bringing an end to slavery in the United States. Rogers, the son of a Quaker farmer from Vermont, had been a ...
Arkansas Military History Journal
... January 27, 1826, with instructions to make a road “at least twenty four feet wide throughout” with all timber and brush removed and stumps cut as low as possible, marshes and swamps to be “causewayed with poles or split timber,” and ditches four feet wide and three feet deep to be dug on either sid ...
... January 27, 1826, with instructions to make a road “at least twenty four feet wide throughout” with all timber and brush removed and stumps cut as low as possible, marshes and swamps to be “causewayed with poles or split timber,” and ditches four feet wide and three feet deep to be dug on either sid ...
Supreme Sacrifice: Civil War (Union side)
... He was born in 1827 in Boston, MA as the grandson of the Paul Revere the midnight rider at the start of the Revolutionary War. He received his Medical Degree form Harvard Medical School in 1849. He then spent a year in Paris, France perusing post graduate medical studies and later visited England, S ...
... He was born in 1827 in Boston, MA as the grandson of the Paul Revere the midnight rider at the start of the Revolutionary War. He received his Medical Degree form Harvard Medical School in 1849. He then spent a year in Paris, France perusing post graduate medical studies and later visited England, S ...
22nd Illinois - Colonel Friedrich K. Hecker Camp #443
... the main assault reached Camp Johnson; this put the 22nd in the center of the right flank, with the 7th Iowa to their left and the 27th Illinois Infantry (from west central Illinois) on their right. The entire expedition was filled with “green” men and many were facing enemy forces for the first ti ...
... the main assault reached Camp Johnson; this put the 22nd in the center of the right flank, with the 7th Iowa to their left and the 27th Illinois Infantry (from west central Illinois) on their right. The entire expedition was filled with “green” men and many were facing enemy forces for the first ti ...
Driving Tour - Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation
... Lee sent the cavalry divisions of Generals Wade Hampton's and Fitzhugh Lee in pursuit of Sheridan on June 9th. Hampton had overall command of the 6,400-man force which included 15 guns. Traveling by a shorter route than that used by Sheridan, Hampton reached the Trevilian area on June 10, one day ah ...
... Lee sent the cavalry divisions of Generals Wade Hampton's and Fitzhugh Lee in pursuit of Sheridan on June 9th. Hampton had overall command of the 6,400-man force which included 15 guns. Traveling by a shorter route than that used by Sheridan, Hampton reached the Trevilian area on June 10, one day ah ...
Battle of Big Bethel
The Battle of Big Bethel, also known as the Battle of Bethel Church or Great Bethel was one of the earliest land battles of the American Civil War (Civil War) after the surrender of Fort Sumter. The battle between Union Army and Confederate States Army forces on June 10, 1861 took place in Hampton and York County, Virginia, (near the present-day unincorporated community of Tabb). While small in comparison to the many larger, bloodier and more significant battles later in the war, the Battle of Big Bethel and all early Civil War military engagements attracted considerable notice, press coverage and exaggerated importance because of the newness of the war and the general feeling the war would be short.On April 15, 1861, the day after the small U. S. Army garrison at Fort Sumter formally surrendered to Confederate forces, President Abraham Lincoln called for troops to suppress the rebellion. Virginia refused to provide soldiers for this purpose and its State government leaders reconvened a convention in Richmond, Virginia, which voted to secede from the Union on April 17, 1861, subject to ratification by a popular vote on May 23, 1861. A small United States Regular Army garrison was able to hold the powerful and strategically located Fort Monroe on the southern end of the Virginia Peninsula and the Chesapeake Bay and the north side of Hampton Roads. The fort could be reinforced and resupplied by water without threat of attack and was approachable by land only over a narrow causeway and narrow isthmus of land. By April 20, 1861, the U.S. War Department was able to reinforce the fort with two trained and ready Massachusetts volunteer militia infantry regiments. On May 23, 1861, Major General of volunteers Benjamin F. Butler, a former Massachusetts politician and lawyer, took charge of the growing garrison. By May 29, 1861, he established a camp with cannon range of the fort at nearby Hampton, Virginia and a fortified camp at Newport News, Virginia about 8 miles (13 km) from the fort.On May 21, 1861, Virginia's chief military officer, Major General Robert E. Lee responded to the growing threat from Fort Monroe by putting Colonel (later Major General) John B. Magruder in charge of the Virginia (Confederate) forces in the southern Virginia Peninsula area. Magruder assumed command on May 24, 1861 and set up headquarters at Yorktown, Virginia. He began fortifying a line along the Warwick River. On June 6, 1861, Magruder sent a force to fortify a strong advanced position mostly on the north side of a branch of the Back River at Big Bethel Church, about 13 miles (21 km) south of Yorktown and 8 miles (13 km) from Hampton. A smaller outpost was established at Little Bethel Church, which was about the same 8 miles (13 km) distance from both Union camps.Butler and an aide, Major Theodore Winthrop, devised a plan for a coordinated dawn attack on June 10, 1861, after a night march by federal forces from their two main bases outside Fort Monroe, to drive the Confederates back from their threatening advanced positions at Little Bethel and Big Bethel. The inexperienced Union officers and forces could not execute the plan. In a precursor of the conflicting uniform mixup at the First Battle of Bull Run, one Union regiment mistook another Union regiment dressed in gray for Confederates in the dark and began firing on them. Not only did the attacked Union regiment suffer several killed and wounded, but the gunfire alerted the Confederates to the movement of the Union forces. Nonetheless, the Union field commander, Massachusetts militia brigadier general Ebenezer W. Peirce, pushed on. In an ill-coordinated attack over broken and swampy ground, the Union forces attacked well-fortified Confederate positions at Big Bethel which had well-placed artillery support. One Union regiment made a difficult flanking march only to find they were unsupported and cut off when they closed for an attack. Another regiment prematurely withdrew from the field through an error by its commander, leaving the remaining force on the field which had advanced to a vacated Confederate position quite vulnerable and the advance force also had to withdraw. After a few more Union attacks were thwarted, Peirce decided further attacks would have been futile so he ordered the Union forces to retire from the field and returned to their bases. The Union forces suffered 76 casualties, with 18 killed, including Major Winthrop and Lieutenant John T. Greble, the first regular army officer killed in the war. The Confederates suffered only 8 casualties, with only 1 killed. Although Magruder subsequently withdrew to Yorktown and his defensive line along the Warwick River, he had won a propaganda victory and the Union forces attempted no further significant advance on the Peninsula until the Peninsula Campaign of 1862.