This Hallowed Ground - Lewis
... opposed to participants, as if the script had been written and they were merely waiting for the action to be played out. Catton uses this concept of Fatalism as his thesis stating, "Yet men see things late, and it may be that at times an evil fate drives them on. . . . Out of this [argument, fear, e ...
... opposed to participants, as if the script had been written and they were merely waiting for the action to be played out. Catton uses this concept of Fatalism as his thesis stating, "Yet men see things late, and it may be that at times an evil fate drives them on. . . . Out of this [argument, fear, e ...
General James Longstreet
... travel South without any interference from Lee. But before it had ended, Longstreet had received a shot to the throat given by his own men. On April 12, 1865, the war officially ended with the Confederate surrender. ...
... travel South without any interference from Lee. But before it had ended, Longstreet had received a shot to the throat given by his own men. On April 12, 1865, the war officially ended with the Confederate surrender. ...
gittin stuff - National Property Management Association
... William Wadley reported he could do nothing to improve the failing transportation network, since so many of his mechanics had been conscripted by the army. General Lee fought to retain Wadley’s mechanics, which coincidently impacted his own supply support.15 By the end of 1863 Southern manpower depl ...
... William Wadley reported he could do nothing to improve the failing transportation network, since so many of his mechanics had been conscripted by the army. General Lee fought to retain Wadley’s mechanics, which coincidently impacted his own supply support.15 By the end of 1863 Southern manpower depl ...
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. ...
Chapter 8_Civil War Reconciliation
... Chapter 8. p. 3. South was at that point unable to continue the war in the same style as before, with large bodies of men in the tens of thousands, set piece battles, and defense of fixed positions and large amounts of territory. None of the top Southern commanders believed that further conventiona ...
... Chapter 8. p. 3. South was at that point unable to continue the war in the same style as before, with large bodies of men in the tens of thousands, set piece battles, and defense of fixed positions and large amounts of territory. None of the top Southern commanders believed that further conventiona ...
The Battle of Gettysburg
... became known as the “ Letterman System.” to help wounded soldiers on the battlefield. • The system had rapidly moving ambulance wagons, each commanded by a lieutenant. • This allowed soldiers that usually would lay on the battlefield for days, could be evacuated more quickly. ...
... became known as the “ Letterman System.” to help wounded soldiers on the battlefield. • The system had rapidly moving ambulance wagons, each commanded by a lieutenant. • This allowed soldiers that usually would lay on the battlefield for days, could be evacuated more quickly. ...
CHAPTER 11 The Civil War
... its struggle with the North. Southern leaders knew that European textile factories, particularly in Britain and France, depended on Southern cotton. To pressure the British and French, many Southern planters voluntarily agreed not to sell their cotton in these markets until the Europeans recognized ...
... its struggle with the North. Southern leaders knew that European textile factories, particularly in Britain and France, depended on Southern cotton. To pressure the British and French, many Southern planters voluntarily agreed not to sell their cotton in these markets until the Europeans recognized ...
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 16 - Your History Site
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
Civil War - Dripping Springs ISD
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
Chapter 16: The Civil War, 1861-1865
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
Chapter 16: The Civil War, 1861-1865
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
Chapter 16: The Civil War, 1861-1865
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
... and humanity would lead the North to victory. One of the main advantages of the South was the strong support its white population gave the war. Southerners also had the advantage of fighting in familiar territory—defending their land, their homes, and their way of life. The military leadership of th ...
HERE
... fighting men genuinely liked Burnside, but felt sorry for him and did not have faith in him as a commander. Burnside himself contributed to this perception by taking public blame for all that went wrong in the Fredericksburg Campaign. Greene writes about two failed offensives after Fredericksburg. ...
... fighting men genuinely liked Burnside, but felt sorry for him and did not have faith in him as a commander. Burnside himself contributed to this perception by taking public blame for all that went wrong in the Fredericksburg Campaign. Greene writes about two failed offensives after Fredericksburg. ...
Florida Blockade Runner
... January 18, 19, 20, 2013: Brooksville Raid, Brooksville, Florida. Hosted by the Hernando Historical Museum Assoc. and North Pinellas Scout Sertoma Club. Two battles (2:30 PM); one Sat. one Sun. The Raid is held at the Sand Hill Boy Scout Camp on US Hwy 50. The battle is 10 miles West of Brooksville. ...
... January 18, 19, 20, 2013: Brooksville Raid, Brooksville, Florida. Hosted by the Hernando Historical Museum Assoc. and North Pinellas Scout Sertoma Club. Two battles (2:30 PM); one Sat. one Sun. The Raid is held at the Sand Hill Boy Scout Camp on US Hwy 50. The battle is 10 miles West of Brooksville. ...
Critical Book Review of Michael Shaara`s Civil War Novel The Killer
... wrote, “studying the Union defenses through his field glasses on the evening of July 1 [sic] and again the next morning, Longstreet concluded that this line was too strong for an attack to succeed. He urged Lee to turn its south flank to get between the Union army and Washington. This would compel M ...
... wrote, “studying the Union defenses through his field glasses on the evening of July 1 [sic] and again the next morning, Longstreet concluded that this line was too strong for an attack to succeed. He urged Lee to turn its south flank to get between the Union army and Washington. This would compel M ...
StudyGuide-Chapter13
... Know and understand the North’s advantages when going into the Civil War. Know and understand what led soldiers to desert the Confederate Army. Know and understand the main goal of the South during the Civil War. Know and understand the results of the Battle of Antietam. Know and understand why Unio ...
... Know and understand the North’s advantages when going into the Civil War. Know and understand what led soldiers to desert the Confederate Army. Know and understand the main goal of the South during the Civil War. Know and understand the results of the Battle of Antietam. Know and understand why Unio ...
Chronology of the Civil War in Prince William County
... ford discovered in the vicinity of Sudley Springs. Once the Confederate left had been turned, the rest of McDowell’s army could then cross the fords and join in the battle. Beauregard, however, was not waiting to be attacked. He planned his own offensive movement against the Union left flank at Cent ...
... ford discovered in the vicinity of Sudley Springs. Once the Confederate left had been turned, the rest of McDowell’s army could then cross the fords and join in the battle. Beauregard, however, was not waiting to be attacked. He planned his own offensive movement against the Union left flank at Cent ...
1863: Shifting Tides
... the fort. At 2:30 p.m. the next day, the fort surrendered. There were no casualties during the bombardment; however, when leaving the fort, a salute was fired and one man was immediately killed and three others were wounded; one to die later. With this attack the war began, President Lincoln called ...
... the fort. At 2:30 p.m. the next day, the fort surrendered. There were no casualties during the bombardment; however, when leaving the fort, a salute was fired and one man was immediately killed and three others were wounded; one to die later. With this attack the war began, President Lincoln called ...
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 ...
B. Mitchell`s Defense
... of the 27th Regiment of Ind, Volunteers on the 13th day of September, 1862, while the said regiment along with the remainder of tbe army which was then halting near Frederick City, Maryland, found and delivered to tbe commanding officer of said regiment, who in turn immediately delivered tbe same to ...
... of the 27th Regiment of Ind, Volunteers on the 13th day of September, 1862, while the said regiment along with the remainder of tbe army which was then halting near Frederick City, Maryland, found and delivered to tbe commanding officer of said regiment, who in turn immediately delivered tbe same to ...
Blackburn`s Ford
... big story about these “masked batteries” and how the Rebels had cannons hidden, awaiting the Union advance. Even Gen McDowell had been concerned enough about it that he told his commanders to avoid being surprised, more than anything else. This made for a slower march and ate up time. Capt Hunt was ...
... big story about these “masked batteries” and how the Rebels had cannons hidden, awaiting the Union advance. Even Gen McDowell had been concerned enough about it that he told his commanders to avoid being surprised, more than anything else. This made for a slower march and ate up time. Capt Hunt was ...
USA WORLD
... its coils. Because the Confederacy’s goal was its own survival as a nation, its strategy was mostly defensive. However, Southern leaders encouraged their generals to attack—and even to invade the North—if the opportunity arose. BULL RUN The first major bloodshed occurred on July 21, about three mont ...
... its coils. Because the Confederacy’s goal was its own survival as a nation, its strategy was mostly defensive. However, Southern leaders encouraged their generals to attack—and even to invade the North—if the opportunity arose. BULL RUN The first major bloodshed occurred on July 21, about three mont ...
Chapter 16 File
... the South. Armies found this land difficult to cross. Also, in Virginia, many of the rivers ran from east to west. Because of this, they formed a natural defense against an army that attacked from the north to the south . As a result, Northern generals were often forced to attack Confederate troops ...
... the South. Armies found this land difficult to cross. Also, in Virginia, many of the rivers ran from east to west. Because of this, they formed a natural defense against an army that attacked from the north to the south . As a result, Northern generals were often forced to attack Confederate troops ...
Battle of Malvern Hill
The Battle of Malvern Hill, also known as the Battle of Poindexter's Farm, was fought on July 1, 1862 between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by Gen. Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army of the Potomac under Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. It was the final battle of the Seven Days Battles during the American Civil War, taking place on a 130-foot (40 m) elevation of land known as Malvern Hill, near the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia and just one mile (1.6 km) from the James River. More than fifty thousand soldiers from each side took part, using more than two hundred pieces of artillery and three warships.The Seven Days Battles were the climax of the Peninsula Campaign, during which McClellan's Army of the Potomac sailed around the Confederate lines, landed at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula, southeast of Richmond, and struck inland towards the Confederate capital. Confederate commander-in-chief Joseph E. Johnston fended off McClellan's repeated attempts to take the city, slowing Union progress on the peninsula to a crawl. When Johnston was wounded, Lee took command and launched a series of counterattacks, collectively called the Seven Days Battles. These attacks culminated in the action on Malvern Hill.The Union's V Corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. Fitz John Porter, took up positions on the hill on June 30. McClellan was not present for the initial exchanges of the battle, having boarded the ironclad USS Galena and sailed down the James River to inspect Harrison's Landing, where he intended to locate the base for his army. Confederate preparations were hindered by several mishaps. Bad maps and faulty guides caused Confederate Maj. Gen. John Magruder to be late for the battle, an excess of caution delayed Maj. Gen. Benjamin Huger, and Maj. Gen. Stonewall Jackson had problems collecting the Confederate artillery. The battle occurred in stages: an initial exchange of artillery fire, a minor charge by Confederate Brig. Gen. Lewis Armistead, and three successive waves of Confederate infantry charges triggered by unclear orders from Lee and the actions of Maj. Gens. Magruder and D. H. Hill, respectively. In each phase, the effectiveness of the Federal artillery was the deciding factor, repulsing attack after attack, resulting in a tactical Union victory. After the battle, McClellan and his forces withdrew from Malvern Hill to Harrison's Landing, where he remained until August 16. His plan to capture Richmond had been thwarted.In the course of four hours, a series of blunders in planning and communication had caused Lee's forces to launch three failed frontal infantry assaults across hundreds of yards of open ground, unsupported by Confederate artillery, charging toward firmly entrenched Union infantry and artillery defenses. These errors provided Union forces with an opportunity to inflict heavy casualties. In the aftermath of the battle, however, the Confederate press heralded Lee as the savior of Richmond. In stark contrast, McClellan was accused of being absent from the battlefield, a harsh criticism that haunted him when he ran for president in 1864.