Feb 2012 - 7th Florida Infantry Company K
... Union Officer Captain Henry A. Crane was so pleased with Green's results, that on April 2nd he ordered the men back to Fort Meade to capture (or kill, if necessary) Confederates Willoughby Tillis, James Lanier, Francis A. Hendry, Jacob Summerlin, F.C.M. Boggess, John R. Durrance, Henry Seward, Strea ...
... Union Officer Captain Henry A. Crane was so pleased with Green's results, that on April 2nd he ordered the men back to Fort Meade to capture (or kill, if necessary) Confederates Willoughby Tillis, James Lanier, Francis A. Hendry, Jacob Summerlin, F.C.M. Boggess, John R. Durrance, Henry Seward, Strea ...
Life in the Army
... shoot farther and more accurately than old-fashioned muskets. As a result, mounted charges and infantry assaults did not work as well. Defenders using rifles could shoot more of the attackers before they got close. ...
... shoot farther and more accurately than old-fashioned muskets. As a result, mounted charges and infantry assaults did not work as well. Defenders using rifles could shoot more of the attackers before they got close. ...
And So the Murderous Work Went On
... believed, would enable them to silence those of the enemy.”14 Once the infantry stepped off, “The batteries were directed to be pushed forward as the infantry progressed, protect their flanks, and support their attack.”15 The second part of Lee’s plan was the infantry assault. Approximately 12,500 s ...
... believed, would enable them to silence those of the enemy.”14 Once the infantry stepped off, “The batteries were directed to be pushed forward as the infantry progressed, protect their flanks, and support their attack.”15 The second part of Lee’s plan was the infantry assault. Approximately 12,500 s ...
The Opening Fight at Gettysburg
... have been more fully developed.13 Moreover, as late as July 1, prior to receiving word of the outbreak of fighting just west of Gettysburg, Meade told his corps commanders via circular: The Commanding General is satisfied that the object of the movement of the army in this direction has been accompl ...
... have been more fully developed.13 Moreover, as late as July 1, prior to receiving word of the outbreak of fighting just west of Gettysburg, Meade told his corps commanders via circular: The Commanding General is satisfied that the object of the movement of the army in this direction has been accompl ...
The Civil War – Create A Living Timeline Overview Students will
... in the Shenandoah Valley, attacked Union forces in late March, forcing them to retreat across the Potomac. As a result, Union troops were rushed to protect Washington, D.C. On May 31, the Confederate army attacked federal forces at Seven Pines, almost defeating them; last‐minute reinforcements ...
... in the Shenandoah Valley, attacked Union forces in late March, forcing them to retreat across the Potomac. As a result, Union troops were rushed to protect Washington, D.C. On May 31, the Confederate army attacked federal forces at Seven Pines, almost defeating them; last‐minute reinforcements ...
GettysburgTrailMaps
... consider the plight of the Civil War infantryman who trudged the same route, putting one tired foot in front of the other in all types of weather while wearing ill-fitting army shoes and toting 60 pounds of equipment. A typical division of the Army of the Potomac, numbering between 3,000 and 5,000 m ...
... consider the plight of the Civil War infantryman who trudged the same route, putting one tired foot in front of the other in all types of weather while wearing ill-fitting army shoes and toting 60 pounds of equipment. A typical division of the Army of the Potomac, numbering between 3,000 and 5,000 m ...
The Signal Flag - Brandywine Valley Civil War Round Table
... Road eventually pierced the Confederate center, but the Federal advantage was not followed up. In the afternoon, Union Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside's corps entered the action, capturing a stone bridge over Antietam Creek and advancing against the Confederate right. At a crucial moment, Confederate Maj ...
... Road eventually pierced the Confederate center, but the Federal advantage was not followed up. In the afternoon, Union Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside's corps entered the action, capturing a stone bridge over Antietam Creek and advancing against the Confederate right. At a crucial moment, Confederate Maj ...
document
... summoned as chief surgeon of a regiment in Oregon. She was taken as a prisoner of war in 1864, but was traded for a southern soldier. Later in 1854, she was contracted as assisting surgeon with the Ohio 52nd infantry. Mary was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1965, but had her award repea ...
... summoned as chief surgeon of a regiment in Oregon. She was taken as a prisoner of war in 1864, but was traded for a southern soldier. Later in 1854, she was contracted as assisting surgeon with the Ohio 52nd infantry. Mary was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1965, but had her award repea ...
File
... • Civil War had deep and long lasting effects. – Almost 620,000 Americans killed – The South’s defeat ended slavery. – Majority of former slaves had no homes or jobs. – Southern economy was in ruins. – Tremendous amount of hostility remained. – Many questioned how the United States could be united ...
... • Civil War had deep and long lasting effects. – Almost 620,000 Americans killed – The South’s defeat ended slavery. – Majority of former slaves had no homes or jobs. – Southern economy was in ruins. – Tremendous amount of hostility remained. – Many questioned how the United States could be united ...
Union
... • Major General John Pope, a Union troop leader in northern Virginia attacked approaching Confederate troops lead by Stonewall Jackson on August 29,1862. • This started the Second Battle of Bull Run. • Confederates WIN this battle • Lee and his men were only 20 miles from Washington D.C. ...
... • Major General John Pope, a Union troop leader in northern Virginia attacked approaching Confederate troops lead by Stonewall Jackson on August 29,1862. • This started the Second Battle of Bull Run. • Confederates WIN this battle • Lee and his men were only 20 miles from Washington D.C. ...
CHAPTER 25 World War II
... John McClernand nurtured a long career as a public servant, serving as a legislator, a general, and a judge. He was born on May 30, 1812 in Breckenridge County, Kentucky but grew up in Shawneetown, Illinois. McClernand passed the bar in 1832, after which he worked as a trader for a couple of years a ...
... John McClernand nurtured a long career as a public servant, serving as a legislator, a general, and a judge. He was born on May 30, 1812 in Breckenridge County, Kentucky but grew up in Shawneetown, Illinois. McClernand passed the bar in 1832, after which he worked as a trader for a couple of years a ...
Lincoln is Elected
... 1. Tell students that in this class period they will learn about the early stages of the war and of the plans the North and South made for victory. Ask, students What was the first big battle of the war? (Bull Run) What lesson did the North learn from this battle? (That victory would not be that eas ...
... 1. Tell students that in this class period they will learn about the early stages of the war and of the plans the North and South made for victory. Ask, students What was the first big battle of the war? (Bull Run) What lesson did the North learn from this battle? (That victory would not be that eas ...
background - dehushistory
... Bull Run. Confederate General Bee, attempting to rally his men in a sea of swirling chaos, shouted out, “There is Jackson, standing like a stone wall!” At the time, most people assumed that Bee was praising Jackson for his courage and steadfastness. Immediately after the war, however, some Jackson c ...
... Bull Run. Confederate General Bee, attempting to rally his men in a sea of swirling chaos, shouted out, “There is Jackson, standing like a stone wall!” At the time, most people assumed that Bee was praising Jackson for his courage and steadfastness. Immediately after the war, however, some Jackson c ...
The Civil War – Create A Living Timeline Overview Students will
... in the Shenandoah Valley, attacked Union forces in late March, forcing them to retreat across the Potomac. As a result, Union troops were rushed to protect Washington, D.C. On May 31, the Confederate army attacked federal forces at Seven Pines, almost defeating them; last‐minute reinforcements ...
... in the Shenandoah Valley, attacked Union forces in late March, forcing them to retreat across the Potomac. As a result, Union troops were rushed to protect Washington, D.C. On May 31, the Confederate army attacked federal forces at Seven Pines, almost defeating them; last‐minute reinforcements ...
The First Day at Chancellorsville by Frank O`Reilly
... imposing river defenses, and fight at a grave disadvantage, or he must “ingloriously fly” before the closing vice of Union troops. Hooker set out on May 1, 1863 to complete his victory. Union soldiers marched east from Chancellorsville, using the Orange Turnpike, the Orange Plank Road, and the River ...
... imposing river defenses, and fight at a grave disadvantage, or he must “ingloriously fly” before the closing vice of Union troops. Hooker set out on May 1, 1863 to complete his victory. Union soldiers marched east from Chancellorsville, using the Orange Turnpike, the Orange Plank Road, and the River ...
Reader`s Theater Document Packet
... July 1, 1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins – 85,000 Yankees and 65,000 Confederates are converging on the small town of Gettysburg, PA. July 3, 1863 – Union forces win the Battle of Gettysburg. 51,000 men are killed, wounded or missing after 3 days of fighting. On July 3rd Confederate General Ge ...
... July 1, 1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins – 85,000 Yankees and 65,000 Confederates are converging on the small town of Gettysburg, PA. July 3, 1863 – Union forces win the Battle of Gettysburg. 51,000 men are killed, wounded or missing after 3 days of fighting. On July 3rd Confederate General Ge ...
the richmond class confederate ironclads
... (Georgia). She was apparently laid down in April of 1862, launched February 4, 1863 and became operational in July 1863. Se was armed with two 7 inch Brooke rifles pivot mounted fore and aft, two 6.4 inch Brooke rifles on the broadside and a 12 pounder coast howitzer carried on the shield deck. The ...
... (Georgia). She was apparently laid down in April of 1862, launched February 4, 1863 and became operational in July 1863. Se was armed with two 7 inch Brooke rifles pivot mounted fore and aft, two 6.4 inch Brooke rifles on the broadside and a 12 pounder coast howitzer carried on the shield deck. The ...
Rules - Victory Point Games
... Confederate control of Decatur), hoping to send the AoT back to its Base at Corinth. But a roll of 2 is modified to a 3, and the result is “No Effect.” Next he rolls his Conditional Battle Action and, even with the -1 DRM, Polk (commanding this Theater) is successful with a miraculous 6 and proceeds ...
... Confederate control of Decatur), hoping to send the AoT back to its Base at Corinth. But a roll of 2 is modified to a 3, and the result is “No Effect.” Next he rolls his Conditional Battle Action and, even with the -1 DRM, Polk (commanding this Theater) is successful with a miraculous 6 and proceeds ...
World Book® Online: American Civil War: Battles
... Heights get slaughtered. At the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Union army suffered approxi mately 13,000 casualties, mostly in front of Marye’s Heights. 26. In the middle of June, despite having a much larger force, Smith was reluctant to order a direct assault against the Confederates. ...
... Heights get slaughtered. At the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Union army suffered approxi mately 13,000 casualties, mostly in front of Marye’s Heights. 26. In the middle of June, despite having a much larger force, Smith was reluctant to order a direct assault against the Confederates. ...
Ch. 15 The Civil War
... Sunken Road eventually pierced the Confederate center, but the Federal advantage was not followed up. Late in the day, Burnside’s corps finally got into action, crossing the stone bridge over Antietam Creek and rolling up the Confederate right. At a crucial moment, A.P. Hill’s division arrived from ...
... Sunken Road eventually pierced the Confederate center, but the Federal advantage was not followed up. Late in the day, Burnside’s corps finally got into action, crossing the stone bridge over Antietam Creek and rolling up the Confederate right. At a crucial moment, A.P. Hill’s division arrived from ...
Gettysburg Power point presentation
... George Pickett leads 15,000 Confederate soldiers in a charge across the low ground separating the two forces “High Tide of the Confederacy” – Northern-most point reached by Confederate army – Closest and last chance for Confederacy to win the War ...
... George Pickett leads 15,000 Confederate soldiers in a charge across the low ground separating the two forces “High Tide of the Confederacy” – Northern-most point reached by Confederate army – Closest and last chance for Confederacy to win the War ...
First Battle of Mesilla - Arizona Civil War Council
... The Confederates managed to shoot many of the Union soldiers during this time, which disorganized the attack. The Union assault was repulsed, and both sides began skirmishing at long range. Lynde reformed his command but decided to retreat back to the fort, with the Confederates troops and armed Ari ...
... The Confederates managed to shoot many of the Union soldiers during this time, which disorganized the attack. The Union assault was repulsed, and both sides began skirmishing at long range. Lynde reformed his command but decided to retreat back to the fort, with the Confederates troops and armed Ari ...
The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal point in the Civil War. It took
... 1) Since you had asked me for a description of the ill-fated Gettysburg battle, and since my own experience of fighting there consisted primarily of the tragic events of day 3, I have chosen to give you a brief description focusing on the great charge up the hill, of which you have heard much. I sha ...
... 1) Since you had asked me for a description of the ill-fated Gettysburg battle, and since my own experience of fighting there consisted primarily of the tragic events of day 3, I have chosen to give you a brief description focusing on the great charge up the hill, of which you have heard much. I sha ...
Strategy of the Civil War 1863
... Southern nobility and fought bravely and fairly. On the other hand, most Northern generals were characterized as possessing low moral standards, because they subjected the Southern civilian population to indignities like Sherman's March to the Sea and Philip Sheridan's burning of the Shenandoah Vall ...
... Southern nobility and fought bravely and fairly. On the other hand, most Northern generals were characterized as possessing low moral standards, because they subjected the Southern civilian population to indignities like Sherman's March to the Sea and Philip Sheridan's burning of the Shenandoah Vall ...
Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table Newsletter
... He lectures at Civil War Roundtables, Historical Societies, and historic sites around the country on Christmas during the Civil War. The evolution of the American Santa Claus and Christmas customs and traditions that reached maturity at the time of our national conflict began are discussed. Included ...
... He lectures at Civil War Roundtables, Historical Societies, and historic sites around the country on Christmas during the Civil War. The evolution of the American Santa Claus and Christmas customs and traditions that reached maturity at the time of our national conflict began are discussed. Included ...