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 ...
The Civil War
... wagons, and horses on the narrow road. Terrified that the Confederate troops would catch them, they ran headlong for the safety of Washington. The Confederates, however, were also disorganized and exhausted, and they did not pursue the Union army. The first major battle of the Civil War thus ended. ...
... wagons, and horses on the narrow road. Terrified that the Confederate troops would catch them, they ran headlong for the safety of Washington. The Confederates, however, were also disorganized and exhausted, and they did not pursue the Union army. The first major battle of the Civil War thus ended. ...
Chapter 21
... he finally came within sight of Richmond • Lincoln diverted McClelland to chase “Stonewall” Jackson, who was moving toward Washington, D.C • Stalled in Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart’s Confederate cavalry rode completely around his army on reconnaissance • General Lee launched a devastating assault–the Seve ...
... he finally came within sight of Richmond • Lincoln diverted McClelland to chase “Stonewall” Jackson, who was moving toward Washington, D.C • Stalled in Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart’s Confederate cavalry rode completely around his army on reconnaissance • General Lee launched a devastating assault–the Seve ...
MS-HSS-USH-Unit 5 -- Chapter 15- Civil War
... put many brilliant officers into battle. Southern farms provided food for its armies. The South's best advantage, however, was strategic. It needed only to defend itself until the North grew tired of fighting. Southern soldiers fought mostly on their home soil, while the North had to occupy large ar ...
... put many brilliant officers into battle. Southern farms provided food for its armies. The South's best advantage, however, was strategic. It needed only to defend itself until the North grew tired of fighting. Southern soldiers fought mostly on their home soil, while the North had to occupy large ar ...
The Battle of Bull Run
... Bridge. It gave us the best view of the battle. We could hear the muskets being shot and see the soldiers run by. But it was impossible to determine who was winning. At around four in the afternoon, I saw one reporter in a panic. He asked directions to McDowell’s headquarters. I wondered why he want ...
... Bridge. It gave us the best view of the battle. We could hear the muskets being shot and see the soldiers run by. But it was impossible to determine who was winning. At around four in the afternoon, I saw one reporter in a panic. He asked directions to McDowell’s headquarters. I wondered why he want ...
Antietam: A Failure To Achieve Victory
... the Union's expected 60,000 recruits useless since they would not have time to be trained. But there was danger in heading north. 3 The Confederate troops were in poor condition. Beyond supply and food issues, the Army ofNorthern Virginia was improperly equipped. Lee himself stated that the army "la ...
... the Union's expected 60,000 recruits useless since they would not have time to be trained. But there was danger in heading north. 3 The Confederate troops were in poor condition. Beyond supply and food issues, the Army ofNorthern Virginia was improperly equipped. Lee himself stated that the army "la ...
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 ...
Florida Blockade Runner
... In the afternoon his troops had skirmishes with units from both Michigan and Minnesota regiments. Forrest, the master of the ruse, then started rotating his troops in front of the Minnesotans in such a fashion as to make it appear that he had more troops than he actually did. He then contacted the c ...
... In the afternoon his troops had skirmishes with units from both Michigan and Minnesota regiments. Forrest, the master of the ruse, then started rotating his troops in front of the Minnesotans in such a fashion as to make it appear that he had more troops than he actually did. He then contacted the c ...
USA WORLD
... Donelson, in late March of 1862, Grant gathered his troops near a small Tennessee church named Shiloh, which was close to the Mississippi border. On April 6 thousands of yelling Confederate soldiers surprised the Union forces. Many Union troops were shot while making coffee; some died while they wer ...
... Donelson, in late March of 1862, Grant gathered his troops near a small Tennessee church named Shiloh, which was close to the Mississippi border. On April 6 thousands of yelling Confederate soldiers surprised the Union forces. Many Union troops were shot while making coffee; some died while they wer ...
March 2015 - Texas SCV
... Territory, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas. Watie's force reportedly fought in more battles west of the Mississippi River than any other unit. Watie took part in what is considered to be the greatest (and most famous) Confederate victory in Indian Territory, the Second Battle of Cabin Creek, w ...
... Territory, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas. Watie's force reportedly fought in more battles west of the Mississippi River than any other unit. Watie took part in what is considered to be the greatest (and most famous) Confederate victory in Indian Territory, the Second Battle of Cabin Creek, w ...
The Civil War - Chino Valley Unified School District
... War. Consider the North’s advantages. It could draw soldiers and workers from a population of 22 million, compared with the South’s 5.5 million. One of its greatest advantages was its network of roads, canals, and railroads. Some 22,000 miles of railroad track could move soldiers and supplies throug ...
... War. Consider the North’s advantages. It could draw soldiers and workers from a population of 22 million, compared with the South’s 5.5 million. One of its greatest advantages was its network of roads, canals, and railroads. Some 22,000 miles of railroad track could move soldiers and supplies throug ...
Chapter 18 - Catholic Textbook Project
... Fredericksburg, Hooker would secretly lead another, larger force northwest, cross the Rappahannock farther upstream, and attack Lee from the rear. In this way, Hooker thought he and Sedgwick, like a hammer and anvil, could between them crush the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. General Robert ...
... Fredericksburg, Hooker would secretly lead another, larger force northwest, cross the Rappahannock farther upstream, and attack Lee from the rear. In this way, Hooker thought he and Sedgwick, like a hammer and anvil, could between them crush the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. General Robert ...
Chapter 16: The Civil War
... ordered Northern troops into Kentucky, Confederate sympathizers there would claim the state had been invaded and swing it to the South. In some ways Lincoln acted boldly. He suspended some constitutional rights and used his power to arrest people for active support of secession. Lincoln supported re ...
... ordered Northern troops into Kentucky, Confederate sympathizers there would claim the state had been invaded and swing it to the South. In some ways Lincoln acted boldly. He suspended some constitutional rights and used his power to arrest people for active support of secession. Lincoln supported re ...
1864 Timeline - Middle Tennessee State University
... location, composition, or strength of units; no speculations concerning campaign plans or army movements. ...
... location, composition, or strength of units; no speculations concerning campaign plans or army movements. ...
Chapter 21 Civil War
... II. “Tardy George” McClelland and the Peninsula Campaign (cont.) • After a month to take Yorktown; McClelland came within sight of Richmond • But Lincoln diverted McClelland's reinforcements to chase Jackson, who was moving toward D.C • Stalled in front of Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart's Confederate caval ...
... II. “Tardy George” McClelland and the Peninsula Campaign (cont.) • After a month to take Yorktown; McClelland came within sight of Richmond • But Lincoln diverted McClelland's reinforcements to chase Jackson, who was moving toward D.C • Stalled in front of Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart's Confederate caval ...
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... II. “Tardy George” McClelland and the Peninsula Campaign (cont.) • After a month to take Yorktown; McClelland came within sight of Richmond • But Lincoln diverted McClelland's reinforcements to chase Jackson, who was moving toward D.C • Stalled in front of Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart's Confederate caval ...
... II. “Tardy George” McClelland and the Peninsula Campaign (cont.) • After a month to take Yorktown; McClelland came within sight of Richmond • But Lincoln diverted McClelland's reinforcements to chase Jackson, who was moving toward D.C • Stalled in front of Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart's Confederate caval ...
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... At first black troops served only as laborers, building roads and guarding supplies. By 1863, African American troops were fighting in major battles. One of the most famous African American units was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. In 1863, this regiment led an attack on Fort Wagner near Charleston ...
... At first black troops served only as laborers, building roads and guarding supplies. By 1863, African American troops were fighting in major battles. One of the most famous African American units was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. In 1863, this regiment led an attack on Fort Wagner near Charleston ...
Bull Run - Central Magnet School
... II. “Tardy George” McClelland and the Peninsula Campaign (cont.) • After a month to take Yorktown; McClelland came within sight of Richmond • But Lincoln diverted McClelland's reinforcements to chase Jackson, who was moving toward D.C • Stalled in front of Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart's Confederate caval ...
... II. “Tardy George” McClelland and the Peninsula Campaign (cont.) • After a month to take Yorktown; McClelland came within sight of Richmond • But Lincoln diverted McClelland's reinforcements to chase Jackson, who was moving toward D.C • Stalled in front of Richmond, “Jeb” Stuart's Confederate caval ...
gittin stuff - National Property Management Association
... His loss resulted in a drop in production at the Richmond armory of at least 360 rifles per month.13 In September 1864 General Rains, Commander of the Augusta Powder Works, was responsible for supplying essential small arms rounds. The local enrolling officer removed a number of bullet moulders with ...
... His loss resulted in a drop in production at the Richmond armory of at least 360 rifles per month.13 In September 1864 General Rains, Commander of the Augusta Powder Works, was responsible for supplying essential small arms rounds. The local enrolling officer removed a number of bullet moulders with ...
The Effects of Logistical Factors On The Union Pursuit of the
... the Supply of an Army During Active Operations (Kansas City, 1899, hereafter cited as Notes on Supply), p. 217. ...
... the Supply of an Army During Active Operations (Kansas City, 1899, hereafter cited as Notes on Supply), p. 217. ...
View PDF - the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
... The advancing Confederate forces had not anticipated the felled trees blocking the roads into Helena, and their movements were delayed for a time in the early morning hours. General Fagan's cavalry had neglected to even bring any axes to remove the obstructions, and Fagan was forced to abandon his a ...
... The advancing Confederate forces had not anticipated the felled trees blocking the roads into Helena, and their movements were delayed for a time in the early morning hours. General Fagan's cavalry had neglected to even bring any axes to remove the obstructions, and Fagan was forced to abandon his a ...
November/December 2012 - The Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg
... Weighing his chances of success Captain Spangler gave the order “Hide” and his militia company scurried off into the underbrush. Unfortunately several men, including Jacob Comfort, did not get the order and were caught by the Confederates who then started questioning them about what they were doing. ...
... Weighing his chances of success Captain Spangler gave the order “Hide” and his militia company scurried off into the underbrush. Unfortunately several men, including Jacob Comfort, did not get the order and were caught by the Confederates who then started questioning them about what they were doing. ...
map-civil-war-helena
... on Liberty between First and Summit, what remains of the battery, which is on private property, is visible from Liberty Street. ...
... on Liberty between First and Summit, what remains of the battery, which is on private property, is visible from Liberty Street. ...
Case Study: Battle of Atlanta Major General John Bell Hood, CSA
... army. Many soldiers openly wept at the news believing that “Old Joe” had brought them safely to Atlanta without needlessly sacrificing their lives. On July 19, just one day after assuming command, Hood received reports that the 19,000-man Union Army of the Cumberland under Major General George H. Th ...
... army. Many soldiers openly wept at the news believing that “Old Joe” had brought them safely to Atlanta without needlessly sacrificing their lives. On July 19, just one day after assuming command, Hood received reports that the 19,000-man Union Army of the Cumberland under Major General George H. Th ...
in long, common use by the US military.[7] It has
... Warships are built for two main purposes: to fight other ships, and to attack forces on land. The first ironclads were built by the French to attack enemy forts during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Britain and France also began to build ironclads that were designed to fight other ships. Of course, t ...
... Warships are built for two main purposes: to fight other ships, and to attack forces on land. The first ironclads were built by the French to attack enemy forts during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Britain and France also began to build ironclads that were designed to fight other ships. Of course, t ...