Expert Testimony of James McPherson
... Corps attacked across Saunders Field, which lay on both sides of the Turnpike. They met a bloody repulse and brought on two days of carnage in small clearings and woods along the Turnpike so dense that soldiers seldom saw their enemies but fired at the spots where the sound and gun smoke indicated t ...
... Corps attacked across Saunders Field, which lay on both sides of the Turnpike. They met a bloody repulse and brought on two days of carnage in small clearings and woods along the Turnpike so dense that soldiers seldom saw their enemies but fired at the spots where the sound and gun smoke indicated t ...
Slide 1
... • Grant’s army took control of New Orleans, Memphis and the Mississippi River dividing the south into two. • Grant’s army also had cut off the South’s trade with Europe. • General Grant then battled his way to Vicksburg attacking the town. • For 6 weeks, Union gunboats shelled the city from the riv ...
... • Grant’s army took control of New Orleans, Memphis and the Mississippi River dividing the south into two. • Grant’s army also had cut off the South’s trade with Europe. • General Grant then battled his way to Vicksburg attacking the town. • For 6 weeks, Union gunboats shelled the city from the riv ...
Nuts and Bolts of the Civil War Relations with Foreign Nations
... h. Good Escape – but not what Lincoln was looking for – he wanted Richmond i. Conflict between Lincoln and McClellan leads to McClellan being replaced by General John Pope 4) Second Battle of Bull Run - Aug. 29-30, 1862 – Pg. 463 a. Major Union setback b. Gen. Pope is defeated by Lee and Jackson c. ...
... h. Good Escape – but not what Lincoln was looking for – he wanted Richmond i. Conflict between Lincoln and McClellan leads to McClellan being replaced by General John Pope 4) Second Battle of Bull Run - Aug. 29-30, 1862 – Pg. 463 a. Major Union setback b. Gen. Pope is defeated by Lee and Jackson c. ...
Battle of Nashville Preservation Society, Inc.
... The Battle of Nashville, fought Dec. 15-16, 1864, was the last major battle of the Civil War and a decisive victory for the Union, commanded by Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas. The Army of Tennessee under Gen. John Bell Hood had approached the city in early December after horrendous losses at the Battle ...
... The Battle of Nashville, fought Dec. 15-16, 1864, was the last major battle of the Civil War and a decisive victory for the Union, commanded by Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas. The Army of Tennessee under Gen. John Bell Hood had approached the city in early December after horrendous losses at the Battle ...
CQ: Describe the Battle of Antietam
... Lincoln said McClellan has a “Case of the slows” meaning it took him forever and he did not get the job done. ...
... Lincoln said McClellan has a “Case of the slows” meaning it took him forever and he did not get the job done. ...
The Road to Gettysburg
... amputation, Lee remarked, “He has lost his left arm, but I have lost my right.” ...
... amputation, Lee remarked, “He has lost his left arm, but I have lost my right.” ...
apush ch 21
... the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion (spilling) of blood by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the Army of Northern Virginia…… ...
... the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion (spilling) of blood by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the Army of Northern Virginia…… ...
Slide 1
... the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion (spilling) of blood by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the Army of Northern Virginia…… ...
... the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion (spilling) of blood by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the Army of Northern Virginia…… ...
Civil War - West Point High School
... army into Maryland? • To get the war out of Virginia so farmers could grow and produce food. • To win a victory on northern soil and obtain recognition from Britain and France and hopefully force an end to the war. ...
... army into Maryland? • To get the war out of Virginia so farmers could grow and produce food. • To win a victory on northern soil and obtain recognition from Britain and France and hopefully force an end to the war. ...
Study Guide - ajvagliokhs
... What was the southern strategy? What was “Lee’s Dilemma”? What were “bounties”? What was the name of the law that provided for the first draft in US History? How much was the bounty? How much money would that be in the year 2005? What were substitutes? Who were targeted in the New York Draft Riots? ...
... What was the southern strategy? What was “Lee’s Dilemma”? What were “bounties”? What was the name of the law that provided for the first draft in US History? How much was the bounty? How much money would that be in the year 2005? What were substitutes? Who were targeted in the New York Draft Riots? ...
ch16 study guide quiz
... 2. List the name of Sam Grant’s first victory in the Civil War. 3. Name the first battle of the Civil War. 4. Name the battle that secured the Mississippi River for the USA. 5. Name the general that secured the Mississippi River for the USA. 6. List the month and year of the Gettysburg Address. 7. N ...
... 2. List the name of Sam Grant’s first victory in the Civil War. 3. Name the first battle of the Civil War. 4. Name the battle that secured the Mississippi River for the USA. 5. Name the general that secured the Mississippi River for the USA. 6. List the month and year of the Gettysburg Address. 7. N ...
The Civil War - nrcs.k12.oh.us
... • The Union army found Lee’s battle plans left behind by a careless Confederate officer. • With this crucial piece of information , McClellan succeeded in halting Lee at Antietam on Sept 17, 1862, in one of the bitterest and bloodiest battles of the war. • Lee retreated and McClelland did not pursue ...
... • The Union army found Lee’s battle plans left behind by a careless Confederate officer. • With this crucial piece of information , McClellan succeeded in halting Lee at Antietam on Sept 17, 1862, in one of the bitterest and bloodiest battles of the war. • Lee retreated and McClelland did not pursue ...
Appomattox Court House
... Army of Northern Virginia, was typical of hundreds of hamlets t h r o u g h o u t the South. A federal soldier noted at the time that it consisted of only a handful of dwellings, a tavern, and a c o u r t h o u s e , " a l l on one s t r e e t and t h a t was boarded up at one end t o keep the cows ...
... Army of Northern Virginia, was typical of hundreds of hamlets t h r o u g h o u t the South. A federal soldier noted at the time that it consisted of only a handful of dwellings, a tavern, and a c o u r t h o u s e , " a l l on one s t r e e t and t h a t was boarded up at one end t o keep the cows ...
WasLongstreet responsible for gettysburg - campbell-hist
... population, putting pressure on Lincoln, and bring European attention, and possibly aid, to the Confederacy. Consequently, Lee was under increased pressure to go on the offensive, as even the victory at Chancellorsville had been largely defensive. Once Lee's Army of Northern Virginia advanced into P ...
... population, putting pressure on Lincoln, and bring European attention, and possibly aid, to the Confederacy. Consequently, Lee was under increased pressure to go on the offensive, as even the victory at Chancellorsville had been largely defensive. Once Lee's Army of Northern Virginia advanced into P ...
usnotesapr23The Battle of Gettysburg
... he did not get the order to advance his troops he never took Cemetery Hill, which would have been a huge advantage. Day 3…July 3, You win the battles, I win the war! Day 1 & Day 2 the Confederacy, by small margin, prevailed…but day 3 was different! The Confederacy wants to build upon the success ...
... he did not get the order to advance his troops he never took Cemetery Hill, which would have been a huge advantage. Day 3…July 3, You win the battles, I win the war! Day 1 & Day 2 the Confederacy, by small margin, prevailed…but day 3 was different! The Confederacy wants to build upon the success ...
usnotesapr23The Battle of Gettysburg.doc
... he did not get the order to advance his troops he never took Cemetery Hill, which would have been a huge advantage. Day 3…July 3, You win the battles, I win the war! Day 1 & Day 2 the Confederacy, by small margin, prevailed…but day 3 was different! The Confederacy wants to build upon the success ...
... he did not get the order to advance his troops he never took Cemetery Hill, which would have been a huge advantage. Day 3…July 3, You win the battles, I win the war! Day 1 & Day 2 the Confederacy, by small margin, prevailed…but day 3 was different! The Confederacy wants to build upon the success ...
May - McHenry County Civil War Round Table
... Georgia, and prepared to move on to Lafayette in pursuit of Bragg. Lafayette was the present location of Bragg's army; due to misinformation and poor intelligence, Rosecrans was convinced that Bragg was demoralized and was retreating to Dalton, Georgia, farther to the southeast. But once he realized ...
... Georgia, and prepared to move on to Lafayette in pursuit of Bragg. Lafayette was the present location of Bragg's army; due to misinformation and poor intelligence, Rosecrans was convinced that Bragg was demoralized and was retreating to Dalton, Georgia, farther to the southeast. But once he realized ...
Chapter Themes: READ THIS—these are model thesis
... On two separate occasions the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, invaded the North: at Antietam in 1862 and at Gettysburg in 1863. Both times Lee and his army were turned back. ...
... On two separate occasions the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, invaded the North: at Antietam in 1862 and at Gettysburg in 1863. Both times Lee and his army were turned back. ...
On Hallowed Ground
... For the second time in the Civil War, the Confederate army won an important battle at Manassas, Virginia. Fighting began on August 28. During the battle, Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson became a hero. Antietam (1862) The Confederate army launched its first invasion of the North by cro ...
... For the second time in the Civil War, the Confederate army won an important battle at Manassas, Virginia. Fighting began on August 28. During the battle, Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson became a hero. Antietam (1862) The Confederate army launched its first invasion of the North by cro ...
The Civil War 1861-1865
... 1. Why do you think the loss of Stonewall Jackson was so devastating to the Confederacy? 2. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important victory for the Union? How might things have been different had the Confederacy won the battle? 3. Should Lee have been relieved of command because of his st ...
... 1. Why do you think the loss of Stonewall Jackson was so devastating to the Confederacy? 2. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important victory for the Union? How might things have been different had the Confederacy won the battle? 3. Should Lee have been relieved of command because of his st ...
Early`s Raid - Narrative Side
... only Confederate victory on Union soil during the campaign but failed to capture Washington, D.C., or free Confederate prisoners at Point Lookout. Wallace’s defeat, which at first cost him his command, was soon seen as “The Battle that Saved Washington” and helped redeem his reputation. After the wa ...
... only Confederate victory on Union soil during the campaign but failed to capture Washington, D.C., or free Confederate prisoners at Point Lookout. Wallace’s defeat, which at first cost him his command, was soon seen as “The Battle that Saved Washington” and helped redeem his reputation. After the wa ...
Civil War - TeacherWeb
... so devastating to the Confederacy? 2. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important victory for the Union? How might things have been different had the Confederacy won the battle? 3. Should Lee have been relieved of command because of his strategy at Gettysburg? Why or why not? ...
... so devastating to the Confederacy? 2. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important victory for the Union? How might things have been different had the Confederacy won the battle? 3. Should Lee have been relieved of command because of his strategy at Gettysburg? Why or why not? ...
The Civil War 1861-1865
... so devastating to the Confederacy? 2. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important victory for the Union? How might things have been different had the Confederacy won the battle? 3. Should Lee have been relieved of command because of his strategy at Gettysburg? Why or why not? ...
... so devastating to the Confederacy? 2. Why was the Battle of Gettysburg such an important victory for the Union? How might things have been different had the Confederacy won the battle? 3. Should Lee have been relieved of command because of his strategy at Gettysburg? Why or why not? ...
Maryland Campaign
The Maryland Campaign—or Antietam Campaign—occurred September 4–20, 1862, during the American Civil War. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North was repulsed by the Army of the Potomac under Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, who moved to intercept Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia and eventually attacked it near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The resulting Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history and is widely considered one of the major turning points of the war.Following his victory in the Northern Virginia Campaign, Lee moved north with 55,000 men through the Shenandoah Valley starting on September 4, 1862. His objective was to resupply his army outside of the war-torn Virginia theater and to damage Northern morale in anticipation of the November elections. He undertook the risky maneuver of splitting his army so that he could continue north into Maryland while simultaneously capturing the Federal garrison and arsenal at Harpers Ferry. McClellan accidentally found a copy of Lee's orders to his subordinate commanders and planned to isolate and defeat the separated portions of Lee's army.While Confederate Maj. Gen. Stonewall Jackson surrounded, bombarded, and captured Harpers Ferry (September 12–15), McClellan's army of 84,000 men attempted to move quickly through the South Mountain passes that separated him from Lee. The Battle of South Mountain on September 14 delayed McClellan's advance and allowed Lee sufficient time to concentrate most of his army at Sharpsburg. The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg) on September 17 was the bloodiest day in American military history with over 22,000 casualties. Lee, outnumbered two to one, moved his defensive forces to parry each offensive blow, but McClellan never deployed all of the reserves of his army to capitalize on localized successes and destroy the Confederates. On September 18, Lee ordered a withdrawal across the Potomac and on September 19–20, fights by Lee's rear guard at Shepherdstown ended the campaign.Although Antietam was a tactical draw, Lee's Maryland Campaign failed to achieve its objectives. President Abraham Lincoln used this Union victory as the justification for announcing his Emancipation Proclamation, which effectively ended any threat of European support for the Confederacy.