1 - Petersburg Area Regional Tourism
... By the spring of 1865, the last remaining supply line into Petersburg was the South Side Railroad. On March 29, 1865, Grant sent his forces on a westward movement to cut this major artery, knowing that it would cause Lee to abandon Petersburg and Richmond. Countering this move, Lee sent 10,000 troop ...
... By the spring of 1865, the last remaining supply line into Petersburg was the South Side Railroad. On March 29, 1865, Grant sent his forces on a westward movement to cut this major artery, knowing that it would cause Lee to abandon Petersburg and Richmond. Countering this move, Lee sent 10,000 troop ...
George E. Pickett - Essential Civil War Curriculum
... Pickett’s division was the last to arrive on the field during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Initially, General Robert E. Lee kept them out of the fray while the rest of the Confederates fought in and around the rolling hills that surrounded the town. By the evening of July 2, Lee had d ...
... Pickett’s division was the last to arrive on the field during the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Initially, General Robert E. Lee kept them out of the fray while the rest of the Confederates fought in and around the rolling hills that surrounded the town. By the evening of July 2, Lee had d ...
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 BATTLE OF SAILOR`S CREEK: A STUDY IN LEADERSHIP A
... valiant efforts of the smaller Confederate force against overwhelming Union superiority in manpower and equipment. The Southern Historical Society, led by Confederate General Jubal Early, the first president of the organization, set ...
... valiant efforts of the smaller Confederate force against overwhelming Union superiority in manpower and equipment. The Southern Historical Society, led by Confederate General Jubal Early, the first president of the organization, set ...
Civil War Driving Guide Page 1
... Maj. Gen. George Pickett and Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee [CS] Forces Engaged: 20,500 total (10,000 US; 10,500 CS) Estimated Casualties: 354 US; 760 CS ...
... Maj. Gen. George Pickett and Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee [CS] Forces Engaged: 20,500 total (10,000 US; 10,500 CS) Estimated Casualties: 354 US; 760 CS ...
Driving Tour - Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation
... 1864. The house at the intersection just north marks the approximate location of Clayton’s Store, Sheridan's headquarters. Although Sheridan knew Confederate forces were in the area, he had no idea that two divisions of Southern cavalry, commanded by Gen. Wade Hampton, had camped nearby. Gen. Wesley ...
... 1864. The house at the intersection just north marks the approximate location of Clayton’s Store, Sheridan's headquarters. Although Sheridan knew Confederate forces were in the area, he had no idea that two divisions of Southern cavalry, commanded by Gen. Wade Hampton, had camped nearby. Gen. Wesley ...
The Surrenders - American Civil War Roundtable of Australia
... The actual official surrender ceremony was held three days later on April 12, four years to the day when Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbour. Neither Grant nor Lee took part in this formal surrender ceremony, but contrary to the commonly recounted story, Joshua L Cha ...
... The actual official surrender ceremony was held three days later on April 12, four years to the day when Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbour. Neither Grant nor Lee took part in this formal surrender ceremony, but contrary to the commonly recounted story, Joshua L Cha ...
The longest siege
... Rejecting an offer from Lincoln to command the Union forces, Robert E. Lee resigned his commission in April 1861, holding the rank of colonel in the 1st Cavalry. Following his home state out of the Union on April 17, 1861, he accepted command of the Virginia State Forces with rank of major general, ...
... Rejecting an offer from Lincoln to command the Union forces, Robert E. Lee resigned his commission in April 1861, holding the rank of colonel in the 1st Cavalry. Following his home state out of the Union on April 17, 1861, he accepted command of the Virginia State Forces with rank of major general, ...
William C - Essential Civil War Curriculum
... By mid-April, Lee had concluded that Grant intended to initiate a major offensive in the Old Dominion. Ever aggressive, Lee preferred to seize the initiative and attack, hoping that a Confederate victory might compel Lincoln to recall his forces to defend Washington. But food and fodder remained sca ...
... By mid-April, Lee had concluded that Grant intended to initiate a major offensive in the Old Dominion. Ever aggressive, Lee preferred to seize the initiative and attack, hoping that a Confederate victory might compel Lincoln to recall his forces to defend Washington. But food and fodder remained sca ...
1863 and the Battle of Mine Run
... Stunned by the Union successes and disappointed in his hopes of striking part of the Federal force in detail during its river crossing, Lee rapidly pulled his army back. By the morning of 9 November, the Confederates were south of the Rapidan River and Meade had, in turn, missed an opportunity to ca ...
... Stunned by the Union successes and disappointed in his hopes of striking part of the Federal force in detail during its river crossing, Lee rapidly pulled his army back. By the morning of 9 November, the Confederates were south of the Rapidan River and Meade had, in turn, missed an opportunity to ca ...
Battle of Appomattox Court House
... off by Sheridan's cavalry and elements of the II and VI Corps. Two Confederate divisions fought the VI Corps along the creek. The Confederates attacked but were driven back, and soon after the Union cavalry cut through the right of the Confederate lines. Most of the 7,700 Confederates surrendered, i ...
... off by Sheridan's cavalry and elements of the II and VI Corps. Two Confederate divisions fought the VI Corps along the creek. The Confederates attacked but were driven back, and soon after the Union cavalry cut through the right of the Confederate lines. Most of the 7,700 Confederates surrendered, i ...
SOME BACKGROUND ON THE FILM GODS AND GENERALS
... The condition of the Confederate army lent credence to Hooker's confidence. In February, Lee had detached James Longstreet with two strong divisions to gather food and supplies in southeastern Virginia. Lee could not hope to go on the offensive without Longstreet. In the meantime, Lee's 60,000 veter ...
... The condition of the Confederate army lent credence to Hooker's confidence. In February, Lee had detached James Longstreet with two strong divisions to gather food and supplies in southeastern Virginia. Lee could not hope to go on the offensive without Longstreet. In the meantime, Lee's 60,000 veter ...
Appomattox Court House
... Here on April 9, 1865. Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederacy's largest and most successful field army to Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. The surrender of the rest of the Confederate commands followed within weeks. Lee's ragged and starving army had begun its long march to Appomattox on Passion S ...
... Here on April 9, 1865. Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederacy's largest and most successful field army to Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. The surrender of the rest of the Confederate commands followed within weeks. Lee's ragged and starving army had begun its long march to Appomattox on Passion S ...
The Final Salute Tour
... corps to occupy the vicinity of Falmouth near Fredericksburg. The rest of the army soon followed. Lee reacted by entrenching his army on the heights behind the town. On December 11, Union engineers laid five pontoon bridges across the Rappahannock under fire. On the 12th, the Federal army crossed ov ...
... corps to occupy the vicinity of Falmouth near Fredericksburg. The rest of the army soon followed. Lee reacted by entrenching his army on the heights behind the town. On December 11, Union engineers laid five pontoon bridges across the Rappahannock under fire. On the 12th, the Federal army crossed ov ...
Bermuda Hundred Campaign by sfcdan
... tie hurdling into his abdomen. He recovered after three months and rejoined the regiment again for the final campaign. General Terry ordered the two Connecticut regiments joined by dismounted troopers from the 2nd USCC to counter-attack northward along the Richmond Turnpike. The 38th VA finding its ...
... tie hurdling into his abdomen. He recovered after three months and rejoined the regiment again for the final campaign. General Terry ordered the two Connecticut regiments joined by dismounted troopers from the 2nd USCC to counter-attack northward along the Richmond Turnpike. The 38th VA finding its ...
WasLongstreet responsible for gettysburg - campbell-hist
... Union into negotiations soon. All the major southern victories had been in the South, and so the Confederacy had to win a major battle in the North to put fear into the hearts of the Union population, putting pressure on Lincoln, and bring European attention, and possibly aid, to the Confederacy. C ...
... Union into negotiations soon. All the major southern victories had been in the South, and so the Confederacy had to win a major battle in the North to put fear into the hearts of the Union population, putting pressure on Lincoln, and bring European attention, and possibly aid, to the Confederacy. C ...
Mine Run Campaign - Visit Orange County VA
... November 28th, the Federal army entrenched along this ridge facing west, the direction you are now travelling. General Meade made his headquarters near here, in a field north of the road. 0.8 miles ahead is Mine Run, the creek that gave the battle its name. In order to attack the Confederate line, M ...
... November 28th, the Federal army entrenched along this ridge facing west, the direction you are now travelling. General Meade made his headquarters near here, in a field north of the road. 0.8 miles ahead is Mine Run, the creek that gave the battle its name. In order to attack the Confederate line, M ...
Refraction of sound waves influenced the outcome of several Civil
... The scene - After the Union debacle at Bull Run, George C. McClellan was placed in command of the forces around Washington. Rather than move towards Richmond directly overland, McClellan decided to save his infantry some work by shipping them to the peninsula southeast of Richmond to begin his attac ...
... The scene - After the Union debacle at Bull Run, George C. McClellan was placed in command of the forces around Washington. Rather than move towards Richmond directly overland, McClellan decided to save his infantry some work by shipping them to the peninsula southeast of Richmond to begin his attac ...
Chapter 19 – Section 5 – The Tide of the War Turns In May 1863
... Lincoln was impressed with General Grant’s successes at Vicksburg and in the West. He brought Grant to the East and gave him command of the Union army. In early 1864 Grant forced Lee to fight a series of battles in Virginia that stretched Confederate soldiers and supplies to their limits. From May t ...
... Lincoln was impressed with General Grant’s successes at Vicksburg and in the West. He brought Grant to the East and gave him command of the Union army. In early 1864 Grant forced Lee to fight a series of battles in Virginia that stretched Confederate soldiers and supplies to their limits. From May t ...
1863+ - Mr. Cvelbar`s US History Page
... Union soldiers cross Rappahannock River west of Fredericksburg Lee divides his already small force in two ...
... Union soldiers cross Rappahannock River west of Fredericksburg Lee divides his already small force in two ...
Battle of Appomattox Court House
... Battle of Appomattox Court House By Mary Lynn Bushong At the beginning of April, one of the last remaining vestiges of the Confederacy was Robert E. Lee and his small army. General Grant forced them out of Petersburg and Richmond on April 2. The Union army entered the two cities, looting and burning ...
... Battle of Appomattox Court House By Mary Lynn Bushong At the beginning of April, one of the last remaining vestiges of the Confederacy was Robert E. Lee and his small army. General Grant forced them out of Petersburg and Richmond on April 2. The Union army entered the two cities, looting and burning ...
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... Series of small battles leading up to General Lee’s surrender After Petersburg, Lee planned to go south and meet Gen. Johnston’s Army The combined Confederate Army could fight Grant’s army Grant was in pursuit, trying to surround Lee’s Army, forcing surrender April 4- Amelia Courthouse –Confederates ...
... Series of small battles leading up to General Lee’s surrender After Petersburg, Lee planned to go south and meet Gen. Johnston’s Army The combined Confederate Army could fight Grant’s army Grant was in pursuit, trying to surround Lee’s Army, forcing surrender April 4- Amelia Courthouse –Confederates ...
apush - Lincoln Park High School
... The Killer Angels (1974) is a historical novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. The book tells the story of four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War: June 29, 1863, as the troops of both the Union and the Confederacy move into battle a ...
... The Killer Angels (1974) is a historical novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. The book tells the story of four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War: June 29, 1863, as the troops of both the Union and the Confederacy move into battle a ...
Appomattox Campaign
The Appomattox Campaign was a series of American Civil War battles fought March 29 – April 9, 1865 in Virginia that concluded with the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to the Union Army (Army of the Potomac, Army of the James and Army of the Shenandoah) under the overall command of Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. In the following eleven weeks after Lee's surrender, the American Civil War ended as other Confederate armies surrendered and Confederate government leaders were captured or fled the country.As the Richmond–Petersburg Campaign (also known as the Siege of Petersburg) ended, Lee's army was outnumbered and exhausted from a winter of trench warfare over an approximately 40 mi (64 km) front, numerous battles, disease, hunger and desertion. Grant's well-equipped and well-fed army was growing in strength. On March 29, 1865, the Union Army began an offensive that stretched and broke the Confederate defenses southwest of Petersburg and cut their supply lines to Petersburg and the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. Union victories at the Battle of Five Forks on April 1, 1865 and the Third Battle of Petersburg, often called the Breakthrough at Petersburg, on April 2, 1865, opened Petersburg and Richmond to imminent capture. Lee ordered the evacuation of Confederate forces from both Petersburg and Richmond on the night of April 2–3 before Grant's army could cut off any escape. Confederate government leaders also fled west from Richmond that night.The Confederates marched west, heading toward Danville, Virginia or Lynchburg, Virginia as an alternative. Lee planned to resupply his army at one of those cities and march southwest into North Carolina where he could unite his army with the Confederate army commanded by General Joseph E. Johnston. Grant's Union Army pursued Lee's fleeing Confederates relentlessly. During the next week, the Union troops fought a series of battles with Confederate units, cut off or destroyed Confederate supplies and blocked their paths to the south and ultimately to the west. On April 6, 1865, the Confederate Army suffered a significant defeat at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, Virginia, where they lost about 7,700 men killed and captured and an unknown number wounded. Nonetheless, Lee continued to move the remainder of his battered army to the west. Soon cornered, short of food and supplies and outnumbered, Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Grant on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.