The Civil War (1861–1865)
... • The ensuing bombardment last an unbelievable 34 hours before Anderson, satisfied that he had done his duty, surrendered. • It would be the first battle of the Civil War. ...
... • The ensuing bombardment last an unbelievable 34 hours before Anderson, satisfied that he had done his duty, surrendered. • It would be the first battle of the Civil War. ...
the museum of the confederacy
... Find the case on “Substitutions and Making Do: Ersatz in the Confederacy.” List two items that southern women made because they could no longer purchase them. Name the material from which each was made. ...
... Find the case on “Substitutions and Making Do: Ersatz in the Confederacy.” List two items that southern women made because they could no longer purchase them. Name the material from which each was made. ...
Actions Impending - Gettysburg Civil War Roundtable
... The largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War, as well as the largest to take place ever on American soil. It was fought at the beginning of the Gettysburg Campaign by the Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton against Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s Confederate cavalry o ...
... The largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War, as well as the largest to take place ever on American soil. It was fought at the beginning of the Gettysburg Campaign by the Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton against Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s Confederate cavalry o ...
chapter 16 - apel slice
... When the war began, both sides had advantages and disadvantages. How they would use those strengths and weaknesses would determine the war's outcome. The North enjoyed the advantages of a larger population, more industry, and more abundant resources than the South. It had a better banking system, wh ...
... When the war began, both sides had advantages and disadvantages. How they would use those strengths and weaknesses would determine the war's outcome. The North enjoyed the advantages of a larger population, more industry, and more abundant resources than the South. It had a better banking system, wh ...
confederate heritage - Tennessee Division, Sons of Confederate
... invade the South did more to begin the war as soon as it did than any other cause. States like Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina - while unhappy with the political situation they found themselves in - had decided to stay with the Union. All three of these states had voted against secession, but ...
... invade the South did more to begin the war as soon as it did than any other cause. States like Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina - while unhappy with the political situation they found themselves in - had decided to stay with the Union. All three of these states had voted against secession, but ...
The Church - VTechWorks
... Virgina. This fresh recruit also kept that diary during his years of service. In June 1862, Ryland suffered severe injury at the battle of seven pines just along the outskirts of Richmond. Union bullets and exploding shells had levied significant casualties to the confederate forces. He convalesced ...
... Virgina. This fresh recruit also kept that diary during his years of service. In June 1862, Ryland suffered severe injury at the battle of seven pines just along the outskirts of Richmond. Union bullets and exploding shells had levied significant casualties to the confederate forces. He convalesced ...
Special Operations in the Civil War
... Mosby kept his objective simple; had good intell from a Union deserter (Ames) and info from local spies; and finally, some troopers wore Union overcoats and raingear to conceal their identities Security – Prevent the enemy from gaining foreknowledge of your actions Mosby only told Ames of his plan ...
... Mosby kept his objective simple; had good intell from a Union deserter (Ames) and info from local spies; and finally, some troopers wore Union overcoats and raingear to conceal their identities Security – Prevent the enemy from gaining foreknowledge of your actions Mosby only told Ames of his plan ...
October 2014 - The Civil War Round Table of Chicago
... we do – and thought that perhaps I might find some indications that Grant had misjudged William S. Rosecrans and others. After all, Rosecrans had been involved in a whole string of Union victories – at Iuka, Corinth, and Stones River – and only one apparent defeat, which took place at Chickamauga. I ...
... we do – and thought that perhaps I might find some indications that Grant had misjudged William S. Rosecrans and others. After all, Rosecrans had been involved in a whole string of Union victories – at Iuka, Corinth, and Stones River – and only one apparent defeat, which took place at Chickamauga. I ...
The Battle of Antietam
... McClellan attacked with all of those forces at once, he probably could have overwhelmed the rebels. But, by sending them in bit by bit, never over committing any of his troops he failed to do anything except to chew up two good corps. It was at this time as the Union troops of the I Corps were pulli ...
... McClellan attacked with all of those forces at once, he probably could have overwhelmed the rebels. But, by sending them in bit by bit, never over committing any of his troops he failed to do anything except to chew up two good corps. It was at this time as the Union troops of the I Corps were pulli ...
Confederate Strategy in 1863: Was a Strategic
... countered attempts at form offensive concentrations with suggestions on a defensive concentrations to shore up threatened sectors. In the spring of 1863, Robert E. Lee suggested a decisive offensive concentration in Virginia for a campaign in Pennsylvania, which Lee believed could be the decisive ca ...
... countered attempts at form offensive concentrations with suggestions on a defensive concentrations to shore up threatened sectors. In the spring of 1863, Robert E. Lee suggested a decisive offensive concentration in Virginia for a campaign in Pennsylvania, which Lee believed could be the decisive ca ...
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. ...
November/December 2012 - The Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg
... become the Cashtown Pass. During the Civil War the Cashtown Pass will be the gateway for the Confederate Army as they enter Adams County and Newman’s tavern will be mentioned in the famous bushwacking incident that occured just before the Battle of Gettysburg. On June 23, 1863 Captain Spangler’s Are ...
... become the Cashtown Pass. During the Civil War the Cashtown Pass will be the gateway for the Confederate Army as they enter Adams County and Newman’s tavern will be mentioned in the famous bushwacking incident that occured just before the Battle of Gettysburg. On June 23, 1863 Captain Spangler’s Are ...
Chapter 16 File
... national nightmare. Furious at Lincoln's election and feari ng a federal invasion, seven southern states had seceded. The new commander in chief tried desperately to save the Union. In his inaugural address, Lincoln promised not to end slavery where it existed. The federal government "will not assai ...
... national nightmare. Furious at Lincoln's election and feari ng a federal invasion, seven southern states had seceded. The new commander in chief tried desperately to save the Union. In his inaugural address, Lincoln promised not to end slavery where it existed. The federal government "will not assai ...
The Gettysburg Campaign: Birth of the Operational Art?
... tactical framework and focus on the activities of brigades and regiments. However, of more interest to the serving military professional may be an analysis of the degree to which the Confederacy’s design and execution exemplify attributes of what is now known as the operational art. This monograph p ...
... tactical framework and focus on the activities of brigades and regiments. However, of more interest to the serving military professional may be an analysis of the degree to which the Confederacy’s design and execution exemplify attributes of what is now known as the operational art. This monograph p ...
Joshua Chamberlain Lesson Plan
... Lacking adequate intelligence from his scouting forces, Lee directed his army to gather at Gettysburg. The general did not want to fight at Gettysburg, but alert Union horsemen had reached the area — a fact that would put a wrinkle in Lee’s plans. When Confederate Brig. Gen. James J. Pettigrew appro ...
... Lacking adequate intelligence from his scouting forces, Lee directed his army to gather at Gettysburg. The general did not want to fight at Gettysburg, but alert Union horsemen had reached the area — a fact that would put a wrinkle in Lee’s plans. When Confederate Brig. Gen. James J. Pettigrew appro ...
CWT Bi-State Narrative Side VA
... When U.S. forces marched into northern Virginia to attack Manassas Junction in July 1861, the result was a stunning Confederate victory. The Federals fared better along the northeastern coast of North Carolina, which Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside secured despite resistance from Confederate gunboats and l ...
... When U.S. forces marched into northern Virginia to attack Manassas Junction in July 1861, the result was a stunning Confederate victory. The Federals fared better along the northeastern coast of North Carolina, which Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside secured despite resistance from Confederate gunboats and l ...
TffiBAITLE OTANTIBILM: ATI]ruNG PIOINTIN THE WAR by East
... and is considered one of the major turning points of the war. This battle was the first of two attempts by Robert E. Lee to go on the offensive and take the war onto northern soil and int ...
... and is considered one of the major turning points of the war. This battle was the first of two attempts by Robert E. Lee to go on the offensive and take the war onto northern soil and int ...
THE BATTLE OF SAILOR`S CREEK: A STUDY IN LEADERSHIP A
... his forces south and west of Lee’s Army trapping it between Sheridan’s cavalry and George Meade’s Army of the Potomac. After fighting a brutal, close quarters engagement, Union forces captured or killed the majority of two of Lee’s corps, commanded by Richard H. Anderson and Richard S. Ewell, and se ...
... his forces south and west of Lee’s Army trapping it between Sheridan’s cavalry and George Meade’s Army of the Potomac. After fighting a brutal, close quarters engagement, Union forces captured or killed the majority of two of Lee’s corps, commanded by Richard H. Anderson and Richard S. Ewell, and se ...
MS-HSS-USH-Unit 5 -- Chapter 15- Civil War
... Before sunrise on April12, 1861, Confederate guns opened fire on Fort Sumter. A witness wrote that the first shots brought "every soldier in the harbor to his feet, and every man, woman, and child in the city of Charleston from their beds." The Civil War had begun. The fort, although massive, stood ...
... Before sunrise on April12, 1861, Confederate guns opened fire on Fort Sumter. A witness wrote that the first shots brought "every soldier in the harbor to his feet, and every man, woman, and child in the city of Charleston from their beds." The Civil War had begun. The fort, although massive, stood ...
April, 2015 - Stow Historical Society
... House. Finding no supplies at Amelia Station, Lee delayed a day to send out foragers, which would prove very costly. As they headed on to Appomattox Station, almost a fourth of his troops were captured at Sayler’s Creek by General Sheridan’s cavalry on ...
... House. Finding no supplies at Amelia Station, Lee delayed a day to send out foragers, which would prove very costly. As they headed on to Appomattox Station, almost a fourth of his troops were captured at Sayler’s Creek by General Sheridan’s cavalry on ...
The Civil War - Chino Valley Unified School District
... national nightmare. Furious at Lincoln’s election and fearing a federal invasion, seven southern states had seceded. The new commander in chief tried desperately to save the Union. In his inaugural address, Lincoln promised not to end slavery where it existed. The federal government “will not assail ...
... national nightmare. Furious at Lincoln’s election and fearing a federal invasion, seven southern states had seceded. The new commander in chief tried desperately to save the Union. In his inaugural address, Lincoln promised not to end slavery where it existed. The federal government “will not assail ...
The Camden Expedition of 1864
... forces from Washington to the south. The Confederates mounted another attack on Benton's rear guard as they established camp late that afternoon but were summarily repulsed, and Benton rejoined the Union train at 9:30 that evening.vi Aware of the importance of seizing and holding the strategic Elki ...
... forces from Washington to the south. The Confederates mounted another attack on Benton's rear guard as they established camp late that afternoon but were summarily repulsed, and Benton rejoined the Union train at 9:30 that evening.vi Aware of the importance of seizing and holding the strategic Elki ...
Chapter 18 - Catholic Textbook Project
... them crush the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. General Robert E. Lee, however, was not fooled. He had an uncanny ability to read the character of his opponent and guess what he might do. After Hooker began his march up the river on April 27, Lee did a daring act — he divided his small force o ...
... them crush the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. General Robert E. Lee, however, was not fooled. He had an uncanny ability to read the character of his opponent and guess what he might do. After Hooker began his march up the river on April 27, Lee did a daring act — he divided his small force o ...
Antietam: A Failure To Achieve Victory
... that this horde of ragamuffins could set our grand army ofthe Union at defiance.,,4 Before entering Maryland, a small controversy did erupt over the condition of the troops. It was ordered that men without shoes had the option to withdraw from their regiment. General D.H. Hill later complained that ...
... that this horde of ragamuffins could set our grand army ofthe Union at defiance.,,4 Before entering Maryland, a small controversy did erupt over the condition of the troops. It was ordered that men without shoes had the option to withdraw from their regiment. General D.H. Hill later complained that ...
The Civil War
... build and command a new army. While McClellan was involved with this task, Union forces in the west invaded the Confederacy. The states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee held the key to control of the Mississippi River. Although some battles did take place farther west, the fighting ...
... build and command a new army. While McClellan was involved with this task, Union forces in the west invaded the Confederacy. The states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee held the key to control of the Mississippi River. Although some battles did take place farther west, the fighting ...