confederate historical association of belgium
... pointless. May 9 and much of May 10 were spent in disjointed attacks against the strong Confederate entrenchments, including failed attempts to turn the Confederate left at the Po River and attacks against a low ridge called Laurel Hill and the “Mule Shoe”. Union VI Corps Commander Major General Joh ...
... pointless. May 9 and much of May 10 were spent in disjointed attacks against the strong Confederate entrenchments, including failed attempts to turn the Confederate left at the Po River and attacks against a low ridge called Laurel Hill and the “Mule Shoe”. Union VI Corps Commander Major General Joh ...
Battle of Baton Rouge - Young Sanders Center
... By May 1, 1862, Union forces under the command of Major General Benjamin F. Butler had taken possession of New Orleans. A week later, Baton Rouge surrendered peacefully to the Union navy when its mayor, Palmer F. Bryan, realized the futility of defending the state capital void of political and milit ...
... By May 1, 1862, Union forces under the command of Major General Benjamin F. Butler had taken possession of New Orleans. A week later, Baton Rouge surrendered peacefully to the Union navy when its mayor, Palmer F. Bryan, realized the futility of defending the state capital void of political and milit ...
A Brief History of Cedar Hill Cemetery
... the Nansemond River to the home of the Nansemond Indians. The word “Nansemond” meant “fishing angle” and described the location of the Indians’ main village at the mouth of the Western Branch. A year later, when starvation threatened the survival of Jamestown, Smith sent Captain John Martin to found ...
... the Nansemond River to the home of the Nansemond Indians. The word “Nansemond” meant “fishing angle” and described the location of the Indians’ main village at the mouth of the Western Branch. A year later, when starvation threatened the survival of Jamestown, Smith sent Captain John Martin to found ...
Civil War Notes
... None. The southern states were too interested in having slavery and state’s rights, rather than who may be the best president. 2. What Percentage of the Popular Vote did Lincoln Win? What percentage of the Electoral Vote did He win? 39.5% of the popular Vote, 59% of the Electoral Vote ...
... None. The southern states were too interested in having slavery and state’s rights, rather than who may be the best president. 2. What Percentage of the Popular Vote did Lincoln Win? What percentage of the Electoral Vote did He win? 39.5% of the popular Vote, 59% of the Electoral Vote ...
Chapter 13: The Civil War
... Abraham Lincoln. His dedication and intelligence would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages for Southerners was fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of the South, at least at first, was superior to the North ...
... Abraham Lincoln. His dedication and intelligence would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages for Southerners was fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of the South, at least at first, was superior to the North ...
1864–1865: Bringing the War to an End
... American liberty, with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and responsibilities of the presidential office; that we approve and indorse, as demanded by the emergency and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the ...
... American liberty, with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and responsibilities of the presidential office; that we approve and indorse, as demanded by the emergency and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the ...
Renewed Vigor: How the Confederate retaliatory burning
... congress and president, established an army and navy, and produced a national flag. In their own eyes, Confederates initiated their country two months before the firing on Fort Sumter. Hence, when the war came, they could claim their aim was to defend themselves and to maintain their independence. “ ...
... congress and president, established an army and navy, and produced a national flag. In their own eyes, Confederates initiated their country two months before the firing on Fort Sumter. Hence, when the war came, they could claim their aim was to defend themselves and to maintain their independence. “ ...
Section 1 The Call to Arms
... people, and its support of the Union was strong. However, many people in Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland favored the South. Kentucky and Missouri were important to controlling the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. And unless the Union could hold Maryland, Washington would be surrounded by the Confederac ...
... people, and its support of the Union was strong. However, many people in Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland favored the South. Kentucky and Missouri were important to controlling the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. And unless the Union could hold Maryland, Washington would be surrounded by the Confederac ...
October 2014 - The Civil War Round Table of Chicago
... blamed Howard for the defeat at Chancellorsville and never forgave him. Just two months later, Hooker dared President Abraham Lincoln to replace him while he was pursuing Lee’s army into Pennsylvania and promptly lost his command. A few days after that, Howard’s XI Corps was routed yet again, this t ...
... blamed Howard for the defeat at Chancellorsville and never forgave him. Just two months later, Hooker dared President Abraham Lincoln to replace him while he was pursuing Lee’s army into Pennsylvania and promptly lost his command. A few days after that, Howard’s XI Corps was routed yet again, this t ...
Civil War Powerpoint Notes
... Why was General Robert E. Lee important during the Civil War? 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. ...
... Why was General Robert E. Lee important during the Civil War? 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. ...
introduction - Arkansas Press Association
... Answer: Being forced to join an army 4. What were some hardships faced by civilians? Answer: hunger, torture, loss of loved ones, forced to flee homes, and homes burned. 5. Why was the telegraph important? Answer: It was the only fast mean of communication for the military. 6. Why were slaves who en ...
... Answer: Being forced to join an army 4. What were some hardships faced by civilians? Answer: hunger, torture, loss of loved ones, forced to flee homes, and homes burned. 5. Why was the telegraph important? Answer: It was the only fast mean of communication for the military. 6. Why were slaves who en ...
8.3-Civil_War_Politics_and Economics-Historysage
... and other commerce raiders. Ships were often manned by British sailors led by Confederate officers under the Confederate flag. The U.S. angrily protested that British aid to the Confederates violated Britain’s neutrality in the war d. Charles Francis Adams, American minister in London ...
... and other commerce raiders. Ships were often manned by British sailors led by Confederate officers under the Confederate flag. The U.S. angrily protested that British aid to the Confederates violated Britain’s neutrality in the war d. Charles Francis Adams, American minister in London ...
11.4 PPT
... day the Union was better positioned. The Union (blue) was located on high ground south of the town. Confederate (red) General George Pickett heroically led his men to roust the Union. They failed. Lee and his army retreated back to Virginia. ...
... day the Union was better positioned. The Union (blue) was located on high ground south of the town. Confederate (red) General George Pickett heroically led his men to roust the Union. They failed. Lee and his army retreated back to Virginia. ...
Biography President Ulysses S. Grant
... With the start of the Civil War, Grant reentered the military. He started out with the Illinois militia and soon moved up the 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 w ...
... With the start of the Civil War, Grant reentered the military. He started out with the Illinois militia and soon moved up the 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 w ...
The Georgia Studies Book- Chapter 13 (The Civil War)
... for Georgia and other southern states to secede from the Union? On December 7, Governor Brown wrote an open letter to the people of Georgia. In it, he stated that the rights of the South and the institution of slavery were not endangered by Lincoln the man, but they were in great danger from the Rep ...
... for Georgia and other southern states to secede from the Union? On December 7, Governor Brown wrote an open letter to the people of Georgia. In it, he stated that the rights of the South and the institution of slavery were not endangered by Lincoln the man, but they were in great danger from the Rep ...
A Cavalry Officer`s Experience in the Civil War and the 16th
... Webster House to night in honor of the 16 Regmt, My Partner beautiful Lady from Cincinnati Miss Elvira Ward. Every thing passed off agreeably.‖ The next day the regiment’s travel began. They left Saginaw and that night arrived in Detroit. From there, the trains took them to Toledo, Cleveland, Erie, ...
... Webster House to night in honor of the 16 Regmt, My Partner beautiful Lady from Cincinnati Miss Elvira Ward. Every thing passed off agreeably.‖ The next day the regiment’s travel began. They left Saginaw and that night arrived in Detroit. From there, the trains took them to Toledo, Cleveland, Erie, ...
- Office Mix
... Ten months after the Civil War began, Grant had his first major victory in Tennessee. His troops captured Fort Donelson and Grant demanded that the Confederate general surrender immediately. He was also responsible for laying siege in Vicksburg, Mississippi in July 1863 until the Confederates surren ...
... Ten months after the Civil War began, Grant had his first major victory in Tennessee. His troops captured Fort Donelson and Grant demanded that the Confederate general surrender immediately. He was also responsible for laying siege in Vicksburg, Mississippi in July 1863 until the Confederates surren ...
October 2007 - 15th Regiment SC Vols Camp 51
... cavalry, unassigned, making her the only woman to hold a commission in the Confederate States Army. Her military rank allowed her to draw government rations and a salary to help defray some of her operating costs. Only 73 deaths were recorded at Robertson Hospital during its 45-month ...
... cavalry, unassigned, making her the only woman to hold a commission in the Confederate States Army. Her military rank allowed her to draw government rations and a salary to help defray some of her operating costs. Only 73 deaths were recorded at Robertson Hospital during its 45-month ...
Unit-6-A-Changing-Tide-Lecture-Notes
... 1. Late that same year, a two-pronged Federal advance on Vicksburg met with disaster when Major General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army of the Tennessee, divided his force in two for an advance on Vicksburg a. One column, under Grant's personal command, marched overland from Grand Junc ...
... 1. Late that same year, a two-pronged Federal advance on Vicksburg met with disaster when Major General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army of the Tennessee, divided his force in two for an advance on Vicksburg a. One column, under Grant's personal command, marched overland from Grand Junc ...
Civil War Leaders - Doral Academy Preparatory
... the Western theater. Lincoln appointed him to head all Union armies in 1864. Master tactician. Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9, ...
... the Western theater. Lincoln appointed him to head all Union armies in 1864. Master tactician. Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9, ...
Battle of Antietam
... Confederacy, and not to invade enemy territory. Lee justified his action by pointing out that this was simply a foray into the north, with no intention of keeping any possible land gained in such an invasion. Regardless, Lee was there without permission and hoping that a bold move would not only str ...
... Confederacy, and not to invade enemy territory. Lee justified his action by pointing out that this was simply a foray into the north, with no intention of keeping any possible land gained in such an invasion. Regardless, Lee was there without permission and hoping that a bold move would not only str ...
Battle Lines: Prince George`s County In the Civil War
... Those that sought to undermine the Union cause, worked hard throughout the county to create spy networks that linked the information from the capital city to Richmond. This line ran through the Northern Neck of Virginia, into Charles County, Maryland, through southern Prince George’s County, and int ...
... Those that sought to undermine the Union cause, worked hard throughout the county to create spy networks that linked the information from the capital city to Richmond. This line ran through the Northern Neck of Virginia, into Charles County, Maryland, through southern Prince George’s County, and int ...
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 ...
Contact Information
... being formed to work on these sites sometime after the October 8 meeting; this time around, the work on these sites is minimal (clean the immediate areas). We will also be working on Barbara Shafer’s 6th PA Cavalry Monument on South Cavalry Field. If you would like to help, please call Don Stripling ...
... being formed to work on these sites sometime after the October 8 meeting; this time around, the work on these sites is minimal (clean the immediate areas). We will also be working on Barbara Shafer’s 6th PA Cavalry Monument on South Cavalry Field. If you would like to help, please call Don Stripling ...
Desertion in the Confederate Army: A Disease that Crippled Dixie
... mountain districts are not to be relied upon.”8 The loyalty of the Home Guard and local militias could never be taken for granted. In a letter to his brother written from his unit in Henderson County, North Carolina, on June 15, 1863, J.A.W. Revis discussed the extent of desertion by soldiers from t ...
... mountain districts are not to be relied upon.”8 The loyalty of the Home Guard and local militias could never be taken for granted. In a letter to his brother written from his unit in Henderson County, North Carolina, on June 15, 1863, J.A.W. Revis discussed the extent of desertion by soldiers from t ...
Battle of Namozine Church
The Battle of Namozine Church, Virginia was an engagement between Union Army and Confederate States Army forces that occurred on April 3, 1865 during the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War. The battle was the first engagement between units of General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia after that army's evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond, Virginia on April 2, 1865 and units of the Union Army (Army of the Shenandoah, Army of the Potomac and Army of the James) under the immediate command of Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan, who was still acting independently as commander of the Army of the Shenandoah, and under the overall direction of Union General-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. The forces immediately engaged in the battle were brigades of the cavalry division of Union Brig. Gen. and Brevet Maj. Gen. George Armstrong Custer, especially the brigade of Colonel and Brevet Brig. Gen. William Wells, and the Confederate rear guard cavalry brigades of Brig. Gen. William P. Roberts and Brig. Gen. Rufus Barringer and later in the engagement, Confederate infantry from the division of Maj. Gen. Bushrod Johnson.The engagement signaled the beginning of the Union Army's relentless pursuit of the Confederate forces (Army of Northern Virginia and Richmond local defense forces) after the fall of Petersburg and Richmond after the Third Battle of Petersburg (sometimes known as the Breakthrough at Petersburg or Fall of Petersburg), which led to the near disintegration of Lee's forces within 6 days and the Army of Northern Virginia's surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9, 1865. Capt. Tom Custer, the general's brother, was cited at this battle for the first of two Medals of Honor that he received for actions within four days.