Civil War Era – assignments for Michael Shaara`s “The Killer Angels”
... 1. Describe the differences of opinion between Lee and Longstreet when it comes to fighting at Gettysburg, and at fighting in general: 2. Why is Buford’s role in the battle so important, even though it is the 1st thing that happens, he is forced to fall back and his brigades are trashed? 3. Why is t ...
... 1. Describe the differences of opinion between Lee and Longstreet when it comes to fighting at Gettysburg, and at fighting in general: 2. Why is Buford’s role in the battle so important, even though it is the 1st thing that happens, he is forced to fall back and his brigades are trashed? 3. Why is t ...
The Sixth Mississippi Infantry Regiment: Courageous Citizen Soldiers
... how the Sixth’s “surviving, shivering elements trudged slowly through ankledeep mud into Corinth.”12 The Sixth sorely needed new recruits, and while the regiment made itself busy revitalizing its companies, armies from all over the Confederacy rode the railroads into Corinth. By the end of March 186 ...
... how the Sixth’s “surviving, shivering elements trudged slowly through ankledeep mud into Corinth.”12 The Sixth sorely needed new recruits, and while the regiment made itself busy revitalizing its companies, armies from all over the Confederacy rode the railroads into Corinth. By the end of March 186 ...
"As we entered the place, a spectacle met our eyes that almost froze
... plans. She aroused suspicions and was finally caught with his battle plans. She was tried in military court and sentenced to death. It is said that she was saved three days before her hanging by the invasion of the area by Union troops. Despite her close call she agreed to continue spying behind the ...
... plans. She aroused suspicions and was finally caught with his battle plans. She was tried in military court and sentenced to death. It is said that she was saved three days before her hanging by the invasion of the area by Union troops. Despite her close call she agreed to continue spying behind the ...
The Battle of Kirksville August 6, 1862
... Captain Mathias (Tice) Cain (Confederate), in command of irregulars from Schuyler County, sent word to Porter that he held Kirksville, then a village of 700 extending only a few blocks from the courthouse square. Their combined force was about 2000. Only about 500 were well equipped and took part in ...
... Captain Mathias (Tice) Cain (Confederate), in command of irregulars from Schuyler County, sent word to Porter that he held Kirksville, then a village of 700 extending only a few blocks from the courthouse square. Their combined force was about 2000. Only about 500 were well equipped and took part in ...
Vicksburg Campaign Essay - Essential Civil War Curriculum
... Southern Railroad of Mississippi. James McPherson’s Corps marched to the right of McClernand and near Raymond on May 12 met a Confederate brigade led by Brigadier General John Gregg. Gregg did not realized he faced an entire Union corps, and he attacked. His outnumbered troops fought well, but the n ...
... Southern Railroad of Mississippi. James McPherson’s Corps marched to the right of McClernand and near Raymond on May 12 met a Confederate brigade led by Brigadier General John Gregg. Gregg did not realized he faced an entire Union corps, and he attacked. His outnumbered troops fought well, but the n ...
Winchester Front Matter.vp
... “The broad blue wave surged forward with a yell which lasted for minutes. In response there arose from the northern front of the woods a continuous, deafening wail of musketry without break or tremor. For a time I despaired of the success of the attack, for it did not seem possible that any troops c ...
... “The broad blue wave surged forward with a yell which lasted for minutes. In response there arose from the northern front of the woods a continuous, deafening wail of musketry without break or tremor. For a time I despaired of the success of the attack, for it did not seem possible that any troops c ...
shot all to pieces - Lone Jack Historical Society
... Devlin’s section of Indiana artillery, Company H of the 7th MSM Cavalry, and two companies of the 8th MSM Cavalry. That same day Schofield wired Totten, telling him it was time to strike the Confederate force reported near Lone Jack, a small community in southeast Jackson County. Schofield was sure ...
... Devlin’s section of Indiana artillery, Company H of the 7th MSM Cavalry, and two companies of the 8th MSM Cavalry. That same day Schofield wired Totten, telling him it was time to strike the Confederate force reported near Lone Jack, a small community in southeast Jackson County. Schofield was sure ...
The End is Near: The Civil War in 1864
... succeeding, making clear winners and losers unknown. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln’s reelection hung in the balance; a presidential change-up would alter the nature of war, especially if George B. McClellan were victorious. [excerpt] ...
... succeeding, making clear winners and losers unknown. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln’s reelection hung in the balance; a presidential change-up would alter the nature of war, especially if George B. McClellan were victorious. [excerpt] ...
22676-doc - Project Gutenberg
... Attitude just after War.--Toward Negroes.--XIVth Amendment.--Rejected by Southern States.--Iron Law of 1867.--Carried through.--Antagonism between President Johnson and Congress.--Attempt to Impeach Johnson.--Fails. ...
... Attitude just after War.--Toward Negroes.--XIVth Amendment.--Rejected by Southern States.--Iron Law of 1867.--Carried through.--Antagonism between President Johnson and Congress.--Attempt to Impeach Johnson.--Fails. ...
The Project Gutenberg EBook of History of the United States
... Attitude just after War.--Toward Negroes.--XIVth Amendment.--Rejected by Southern States.--Iron Law of 1867.--Carried through.--Antagonism between President Johnson and Congress.--Attempt to Impeach Johnson.--Fails. ...
... Attitude just after War.--Toward Negroes.--XIVth Amendment.--Rejected by Southern States.--Iron Law of 1867.--Carried through.--Antagonism between President Johnson and Congress.--Attempt to Impeach Johnson.--Fails. ...
Florida`s Role in the Civil War
... drive the Confederates off the island. Battles continued throughout the early part of 1862. Finally, by May, the Confederate troops withdrew from the area and the yearlong standoff was over. The Union occupied Pensacola for the rest of the war. The Tampa Incident June 30, 1862: A small battle took p ...
... drive the Confederates off the island. Battles continued throughout the early part of 1862. Finally, by May, the Confederate troops withdrew from the area and the yearlong standoff was over. The Union occupied Pensacola for the rest of the war. The Tampa Incident June 30, 1862: A small battle took p ...
March 2015 - Texas SCV
... In August 1862, after John Ross and his followers announced their support for the Union, went to Fort Leavenworth, the remaining Southern Confederate minority faction elected Stand Watie as principal chief. After Cherokee support for the Confederacy sharply declined, Watie continued to lead the remn ...
... In August 1862, after John Ross and his followers announced their support for the Union, went to Fort Leavenworth, the remaining Southern Confederate minority faction elected Stand Watie as principal chief. After Cherokee support for the Confederacy sharply declined, Watie continued to lead the remn ...
Union Generals - Ulster Scots Community Network
... would seem G. B. McClellan was of Ulster-Scots ancestry but chose to emphasize his Scottish ancestry rather than that of his Ulster-Scots forbearers. G. B. McClellan and H. B. McClellan’s great grandfather, Samuel McClellan served throughout the War of Independence with the Connecticut militia and ...
... would seem G. B. McClellan was of Ulster-Scots ancestry but chose to emphasize his Scottish ancestry rather than that of his Ulster-Scots forbearers. G. B. McClellan and H. B. McClellan’s great grandfather, Samuel McClellan served throughout the War of Independence with the Connecticut militia and ...
FINDING YOUR CIVIL WAR ANCESTOR
... This index to pension files includes some Civil War veterans, but only if they were serving in the Regular Army, Navy or Marine Corps before the Civil War. It is available on microfilm at NARA and online at: https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1979425 You may not find a pension (Union or ...
... This index to pension files includes some Civil War veterans, but only if they were serving in the Regular Army, Navy or Marine Corps before the Civil War. It is available on microfilm at NARA and online at: https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1979425 You may not find a pension (Union or ...
One Man, Two Battles, An Entire Nation: The Impact of Shiloh
... The Hornet’s Nest Late in the day, 62 cannon (like the one bottom left) pounded the Hornet’s Nest from across the field while Confederate infantry pressed in on the flanks. Many Federals escaped, but more than 2000 men held their ground. Isolated and outnumbered, the Union defenders surrendered. ~Sh ...
... The Hornet’s Nest Late in the day, 62 cannon (like the one bottom left) pounded the Hornet’s Nest from across the field while Confederate infantry pressed in on the flanks. Many Federals escaped, but more than 2000 men held their ground. Isolated and outnumbered, the Union defenders surrendered. ~Sh ...
Last Full Measure of Devotion
... Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to come up; the second regiment being somewhat in advance of the main army; we stay here for three days and Sunday the 21st about 2 o’clock the drums beat the assembly and in ten minutes we ...
... Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to come up; the second regiment being somewhat in advance of the main army; we stay here for three days and Sunday the 21st about 2 o’clock the drums beat the assembly and in ten minutes we ...
Last Full Measure of Devotion - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of
... Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to come up; the second regiment being somewhat in advance of the main army; we stay here for three days and Sunday the 21st about 2 o’clock the drums beat the assembly and in ten minutes we ...
... Manassas but halted and camped three miles this side of Centreville, waiting for our troops and reinforcements to come up; the second regiment being somewhat in advance of the main army; we stay here for three days and Sunday the 21st about 2 o’clock the drums beat the assembly and in ten minutes we ...
THE BATTLE OF PERALTA
... Albuquerque with approximately twelve hundred men and four cannons-a force only slightly inferior to the ehtire remaining Confederate numbers. Canby also ordered Federal forces around Fort Union, another twelve hundred troops, to march rapidly south and join him. 7 After making a diversionary demons ...
... Albuquerque with approximately twelve hundred men and four cannons-a force only slightly inferior to the ehtire remaining Confederate numbers. Canby also ordered Federal forces around Fort Union, another twelve hundred troops, to march rapidly south and join him. 7 After making a diversionary demons ...
The Second Army Corps at Antietam - H-Net
... catastrophe. A command decision, not a quirk of fate, led to the division’s 2,210 casualties. ...
... catastrophe. A command decision, not a quirk of fate, led to the division’s 2,210 casualties. ...
The Origin of Taps - American Civil War Roundtable of Australia
... called by the soldiers. As I am unable to give the origin of this call, I think the following statement may be of interest to Mr. Kobbe and your readers. During the early part of the Civil War I was bugler at the Headquarters of Butterfield’s Brigade, Morell’s Division, Fitz-John Porter’s Corps, Arm ...
... called by the soldiers. As I am unable to give the origin of this call, I think the following statement may be of interest to Mr. Kobbe and your readers. During the early part of the Civil War I was bugler at the Headquarters of Butterfield’s Brigade, Morell’s Division, Fitz-John Porter’s Corps, Arm ...
Gettysburg, Battle of
... The battle was a staggering defeat for the Army of Northern Virginia. Lee lost thousands of veteran officers and soldiers whom he could not replace. Indeed, the Gettysburg disaster and the fall of Vicksburg on 4 July were devastating blows to the Confederacy. One-fourth of the Confederate casualties ...
... The battle was a staggering defeat for the Army of Northern Virginia. Lee lost thousands of veteran officers and soldiers whom he could not replace. Indeed, the Gettysburg disaster and the fall of Vicksburg on 4 July were devastating blows to the Confederacy. One-fourth of the Confederate casualties ...
Civil War Powerpoint Notes
... From November 15 – December 21, 1864 General William T. Sherman of the Union Army invaded and captured Georgia. He destroyed, burned and crushed military targets, industry, and property all throughout Georgia without mercy. (Clark Gable- Gone With The Wind) Result – Union victory demoralized the Sou ...
... From November 15 – December 21, 1864 General William T. Sherman of the Union Army invaded and captured Georgia. He destroyed, burned and crushed military targets, industry, and property all throughout Georgia without mercy. (Clark Gable- Gone With The Wind) Result – Union victory demoralized the Sou ...
A State with Two Stars - Association of the United States Army
... MG Price saw that he could not contest, much less recapture, Missouri with the force he had and sought help from the Confederate government. Confederate BG Benjamin McCulloch, a swashbuckling former Texas Ranger, commanded Confederate forces in northwest Arkansas, and he received permission to move ...
... MG Price saw that he could not contest, much less recapture, Missouri with the force he had and sought help from the Confederate government. Confederate BG Benjamin McCulloch, a swashbuckling former Texas Ranger, commanded Confederate forces in northwest Arkansas, and he received permission to move ...
Renewed Vigor: How the Confederate retaliatory burning
... attack the enemy’s industries and centers of population inaccessible from their armies.17 Not until 1948 was the term first applied to the Civil War by John B. Walters’ article, “General William Tecumseh Sherman and Total War,” published in the Journal of Southern History.18 However, during this tim ...
... attack the enemy’s industries and centers of population inaccessible from their armies.17 Not until 1948 was the term first applied to the Civil War by John B. Walters’ article, “General William Tecumseh Sherman and Total War,” published in the Journal of Southern History.18 However, during this tim ...
chapter sixteen the civil war, 1861–1865
... This chapter covers that deadliest challenge to community and identity, a civil war. Both sides began the war underestimating its seriousness, scope, and duration. Northern generals such as Grant and Sherman recognized the advent of a more modern warfare and fought accordingly. The entire American c ...
... This chapter covers that deadliest challenge to community and identity, a civil war. Both sides began the war underestimating its seriousness, scope, and duration. Northern generals such as Grant and Sherman recognized the advent of a more modern warfare and fought accordingly. The entire American c ...