Union Generals - Ulster Scots Community Network
... 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 attained the rank of brigadier-general. Both G. B. McClellan and H. ...
... 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 attained the rank of brigadier-general. Both G. B. McClellan and H. ...
Ulysses S. Grant
... during the Mexican-American War in 1846. Although he was only a quartermaster, he managed to see most of the battles, and even fought in a few. The war ended in 1848. Ulysses resigned from the military a short time after. He tried unsuccessfully to get other jobs, so he rejoined the army during the ...
... during the Mexican-American War in 1846. Although he was only a quartermaster, he managed to see most of the battles, and even fought in a few. The war ended in 1848. Ulysses resigned from the military a short time after. He tried unsuccessfully to get other jobs, so he rejoined the army during the ...
The Cost of War - Newspaper In Education
... been wounded or injured. The person may also be unable to perform service because of illness, capture and imprisonment or is missing. The figures that are related are as accurate as can be discerned from war records. Many historians believe the figures for the Union are more complete because more re ...
... been wounded or injured. The person may also be unable to perform service because of illness, capture and imprisonment or is missing. The figures that are related are as accurate as can be discerned from war records. Many historians believe the figures for the Union are more complete because more re ...
January - b/g micah jenkins
... largely due to his inability to assure South Carolina Governor Francis Pickens that Charleston would be held at all costs. On October 25, 1862, Union Major General Ulysses S. Grant was appointed commander of the Department of the Tennessee. Almost immediately he began preparations for combined land ...
... largely due to his inability to assure South Carolina Governor Francis Pickens that Charleston would be held at all costs. On October 25, 1862, Union Major General Ulysses S. Grant was appointed commander of the Department of the Tennessee. Almost immediately he began preparations for combined land ...
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 ...
Nathan Bedford Forrest - Essential Civil War Curriculum
... in the business of trading livestock, land and slaves. Commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel in 1861 he raised the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry regiment. In his first major engagement at Fort Donnelson in February 1862 Forrest refused to surrender along with the rest of the Confederate garrison and led 4,000 m ...
... in the business of trading livestock, land and slaves. Commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel in 1861 he raised the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry regiment. In his first major engagement at Fort Donnelson in February 1862 Forrest refused to surrender along with the rest of the Confederate garrison and led 4,000 m ...
The Key to Victory - NPS History eLibrary
... line formed a huge semicircle around Vicksburg the flanks of which rested on the river above and below the city. It would be manned by a garrison of 30,000 troops, mount 172 big guns, and pose the major challenge to Union domination of the river. Late that same year, a two prong Federal advance on V ...
... line formed a huge semicircle around Vicksburg the flanks of which rested on the river above and below the city. It would be manned by a garrison of 30,000 troops, mount 172 big guns, and pose the major challenge to Union domination of the river. Late that same year, a two prong Federal advance on V ...
Chapter 16 File
... As you read it, look for the writer's main idea and support. In February 1862, Grant led an assault force into Tennessee. With help from navy gunboats, Grant's Army of Tennessee too k two outposts on key rivers in the west. On February 6, he captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. Several days l ...
... As you read it, look for the writer's main idea and support. In February 1862, Grant led an assault force into Tennessee. With help from navy gunboats, Grant's Army of Tennessee too k two outposts on key rivers in the west. On February 6, he captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. Several days l ...
160 Spring 2011 - American Civil War Society
... involvement of David Livingstone’s son, Robert, in the conflict, and would like to bring it to the attention of members for possible further research in these dark winter days. Robert was born on 6th January 1846 whilst his mother, Mary, who was the daughter of David’s fellow missionary colleague, w ...
... involvement of David Livingstone’s son, Robert, in the conflict, and would like to bring it to the attention of members for possible further research in these dark winter days. Robert was born on 6th January 1846 whilst his mother, Mary, who was the daughter of David’s fellow missionary colleague, w ...
Chapter 8_Civil War Reconciliation
... 681, n. to p 573, states that, “though the letter is signed by Stanton, it is in Lincoln’s handwriting.”] Donald interprets this instruction: “Lincoln was not just ordering the generals to follow protocol: he wanted to make sure that any negotiations led not merely to a suspension of fighting…” (pp. ...
... 681, n. to p 573, states that, “though the letter is signed by Stanton, it is in Lincoln’s handwriting.”] Donald interprets this instruction: “Lincoln was not just ordering the generals to follow protocol: he wanted to make sure that any negotiations led not merely to a suspension of fighting…” (pp. ...
Ironclads and Gunboats - Villages Civil War Study Group
... Rivers respectively. General Ulysses S. Grant, USA, and Commodore Andrew H. Foote, USN, who where in command of the western front of the war at the time, had planned for "Foote's Flotilla," as the group of ironclads were called, to shell the forts, and for the land forces to move in. Fort Henry was ...
... Rivers respectively. General Ulysses S. Grant, USA, and Commodore Andrew H. Foote, USN, who where in command of the western front of the war at the time, had planned for "Foote's Flotilla," as the group of ironclads were called, to shell the forts, and for the land forces to move in. Fort Henry was ...
WHO WAS THE CIVIL WAR`S PREMIER CAVALRY COMMANDER?
... Jackson to completely surprise the Union army. When Jackson was mortally wounded and A P Hill injured, Stuart took command of the 2nd Corps. With courage and brilliant leadership he continued to drive the Union troops and remained in command of the corps until Hooker retreated across the Rappahannoc ...
... Jackson to completely surprise the Union army. When Jackson was mortally wounded and A P Hill injured, Stuart took command of the 2nd Corps. With courage and brilliant leadership he continued to drive the Union troops and remained in command of the corps until Hooker retreated across the Rappahannoc ...
t`s astonishing just how small Fort Sumter, S.C., is. Five minutes at a
... him because she was too ill to stay. his zeal for the cause, Pickens really didn’t want the reAlmost instantly, Hart agreed. Disguised as a servant, he sponsibility of ordering the first shot if it came to it, so he traveled by train with her. In Charleston, Mrs. Anderson pe- was not disappointed wh ...
... him because she was too ill to stay. his zeal for the cause, Pickens really didn’t want the reAlmost instantly, Hart agreed. Disguised as a servant, he sponsibility of ordering the first shot if it came to it, so he traveled by train with her. In Charleston, Mrs. Anderson pe- was not disappointed wh ...
Key West 1861 - Digital Collection Center
... by an almost unanimous vote, and Judge Marvin, who did not favor immediate secession, received a bare majority." 10 The pro-secessionists eventually controlled the entire delegation. They questioned the propriety of Marvin, a Federal Judge, attending a meeting aimed at the breaking up of the Union. ...
... by an almost unanimous vote, and Judge Marvin, who did not favor immediate secession, received a bare majority." 10 The pro-secessionists eventually controlled the entire delegation. They questioned the propriety of Marvin, a Federal Judge, attending a meeting aimed at the breaking up of the Union. ...
USA WORLD
... while making coffee; some died while they were still lying in their blankets. With Union forces on the edge of disaster, Grant reorganized his troops, ordered up reinforcements, and counterattacked at dawn the following day. By midafternoon the Confederate forces were in retreat. The Battle of Shilo ...
... while making coffee; some died while they were still lying in their blankets. With Union forces on the edge of disaster, Grant reorganized his troops, ordered up reinforcements, and counterattacked at dawn the following day. By midafternoon the Confederate forces were in retreat. The Battle of Shilo ...
Fort Sumter and the American Civil War
... would eventually become the State that felt the brunt of Sherman’s March as he cut though Southern territory in a march that drove the nail of defeat through the coffin of the Confederacy, and destroyed the Confederates will to continue the fight. But most important of all, Fort Sumter is where the ...
... would eventually become the State that felt the brunt of Sherman’s March as he cut though Southern territory in a march that drove the nail of defeat through the coffin of the Confederacy, and destroyed the Confederates will to continue the fight. But most important of all, Fort Sumter is where the ...
Fort Fisher: Amphibious Victory in the American Civil War
... American experience with amphibious operations during the Civil War produced mixed results up to the final action at Fort Fisher in January 1865. Grant made good use of the Navy in maneuvering his army along the Cumberland, Mississippi, and Tennessee rivers in the first two years of the war. These d ...
... American experience with amphibious operations during the Civil War produced mixed results up to the final action at Fort Fisher in January 1865. Grant made good use of the Navy in maneuvering his army along the Cumberland, Mississippi, and Tennessee rivers in the first two years of the war. These d ...
CW Bugle PDF page - The Kentucky Civil War Bugle
... Henry on the opposite (Tennesse) shore. Heiman, Henry and Donelson were three “sister" Civil War forts guarding the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers and a key rail line. Heiman is near Murray and just over the Kentucky line, some 20 miles from Fort Donelson. Heiman is linear in shape and has two sets ...
... Henry on the opposite (Tennesse) shore. Heiman, Henry and Donelson were three “sister" Civil War forts guarding the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers and a key rail line. Heiman is near Murray and just over the Kentucky line, some 20 miles from Fort Donelson. Heiman is linear in shape and has two sets ...
MS-HSS-USH-Unit 5 -- Chapter 15- Civil War
... Focus on Themes As you read this chapter about the Civil War, you will see that this was a time in our history dominated by two major concerns: politics and society and culture. You will not only read about the political decisions made during ...
... Focus on Themes As you read this chapter about the Civil War, you will see that this was a time in our history dominated by two major concerns: politics and society and culture. You will not only read about the political decisions made during ...
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. ...
Summer 2013 - Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
... Union fleet on the Mississippi River that “the nature of the ground about Vicksburg is such that it can only be taken by a siege.” The 47-day siege of Vicksburg orchestrated by Grant resulted in the eventual surrender of the city and fulfilled a major strategic goal for the Union: command of the Mis ...
... Union fleet on the Mississippi River that “the nature of the ground about Vicksburg is such that it can only be taken by a siege.” The 47-day siege of Vicksburg orchestrated by Grant resulted in the eventual surrender of the city and fulfilled a major strategic goal for the Union: command of the Mis ...
Alabama Civil War Trail
... Union Gen. James H. Wilson’s mounted invasion force came through Elyton in March 1865. The mansion is said to have served as headquarters when the decision was made to send part of Wilson’s force to Tuscaloosa while the main body proceeded to Selma. The mansion, an outstanding example of Greek Reviv ...
... Union Gen. James H. Wilson’s mounted invasion force came through Elyton in March 1865. The mansion is said to have served as headquarters when the decision was made to send part of Wilson’s force to Tuscaloosa while the main body proceeded to Selma. The mansion, an outstanding example of Greek Reviv ...
1863: Shifting Tides
... Summary: Attempting to strike into the north again after his failed attempt at Antietam, General Lee brought his army into Pennsylvania. Gathering at a crossroads where 10 roads met, the Confederate and Union armies battled for three days around the small town of Gettysburg. After attempts on the le ...
... Summary: Attempting to strike into the north again after his failed attempt at Antietam, General Lee brought his army into Pennsylvania. Gathering at a crossroads where 10 roads met, the Confederate and Union armies battled for three days around the small town of Gettysburg. After attempts on the le ...
The Civil War
... • 2.Split the Confederacy in three- cut off parts of the south from one another • Capture Richmond- capitol of the south ...
... • 2.Split the Confederacy in three- cut off parts of the south from one another • Capture Richmond- capitol of the south ...
Document
... Main question that plagued the US: How to deal with states that joined the Union? Slave or free? – Both sides were afraid of tipping the balance of power, so they reached ever ...
... Main question that plagued the US: How to deal with states that joined the Union? Slave or free? – Both sides were afraid of tipping the balance of power, so they reached ever ...
Battle of Fort Donelson
The Battle of Fort Donelson was fought from February 11 to 16, 1862, in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. The Union capture of the Confederate fort near the Tennessee–Kentucky border opened the Cumberland River, an important avenue for the invasion of the South. The Union's success also elevated Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant from an obscure and largely unproven leader to the rank of major general, and earned him the nickname of ""Unconditional Surrender"" Grant.The battle followed the Union capture of Fort Henry on February 6. Grant moved his army 12 miles (19 km) overland to Fort Donelson on February 12 and 13 and conducted several small probing attacks. (Although the name was not yet in use, the troops serving under Grant were the nucleus of the Union's Army of the Tennessee.) On February 14, Union gunboats under Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote attempted to reduce the fort with gunfire, but were forced to withdraw after sustaining heavy damage from Fort Donelson's water batteries.On February 15, with the fort surrounded, the Confederates, commanded by Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd, launched a surprise attack against Grant's army in an attempt to open an escape route to Nashville, Tennessee. Grant, who was away from the battlefield at the start of the attack, arrived to rally his men and counterattack. Despite achieving partial success and opening the way for a retreat, Floyd lost his nerve and ordered his men back to the fort. The following morning, Floyd and his second-in-command, Brig. Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner (later Governor of Kentucky), who agreed to accept Grant's terms of unconditional surrender.