From Kennesaw Mountain to the Chattahoochee River: General
... the Union army suffered 3,000 casualties, General Sherman's larger and better equipped army returned to the strategy of flanking the Confederate army and thereby forcing it to retreat. General Joseph Johnston, by contrast, cleaved to a purely defensive strategy of placing the bulk of his forces, whe ...
... the Union army suffered 3,000 casualties, General Sherman's larger and better equipped army returned to the strategy of flanking the Confederate army and thereby forcing it to retreat. General Joseph Johnston, by contrast, cleaved to a purely defensive strategy of placing the bulk of his forces, whe ...
The Role of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in Potter`s Raid
... and awaited the arrival of their adversaries. The swamp around Dingle’s Mill was “dense and boggy” and unable to “float a blanket” according to local residents.18 Using information supplied by a black South Carolinian, General Potter ordered Colonel Hallowell to attack the Confederates from the lef ...
... and awaited the arrival of their adversaries. The swamp around Dingle’s Mill was “dense and boggy” and unable to “float a blanket” according to local residents.18 Using information supplied by a black South Carolinian, General Potter ordered Colonel Hallowell to attack the Confederates from the lef ...
54th Massachusetts Essay - Essential Civil War Curriculum
... men. Colonel Shaw fought for his soldiers and in one instance, sent back uniforms intended for them because of the dark blue color. Shaw realized those were the colors of contrabands, former slaves serving in Southern units, and had his men shipped the standard uniforms the regular soldiers wore. Sh ...
... men. Colonel Shaw fought for his soldiers and in one instance, sent back uniforms intended for them because of the dark blue color. Shaw realized those were the colors of contrabands, former slaves serving in Southern units, and had his men shipped the standard uniforms the regular soldiers wore. Sh ...
home fires - Tennessee Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans
... example of an attack being made on them. Responding to that attack was the patriotic motive driving the first wave of enthusiastic recruiting. The South felt itself under attack as early as 1854 when conflict arose in Kansas and the use of violence to end slavery became acceptable to certain parties ...
... example of an attack being made on them. Responding to that attack was the patriotic motive driving the first wave of enthusiastic recruiting. The South felt itself under attack as early as 1854 when conflict arose in Kansas and the use of violence to end slavery became acceptable to certain parties ...
Battles of Mobile Bay, Petersburg, Memorialized on Civil War
... the Battle of the Crater. After digging a 500-foot tunnel under a Confederate strongpoint, a regiment of Pennsylvania coal miners in Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s Ninth Corps (Army of the Potomac) set off a massive explosion. Union soldiers charged into the resulting crater but became sitting ducks for ...
... the Battle of the Crater. After digging a 500-foot tunnel under a Confederate strongpoint, a regiment of Pennsylvania coal miners in Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s Ninth Corps (Army of the Potomac) set off a massive explosion. Union soldiers charged into the resulting crater but became sitting ducks for ...
Civil War Battles
... number of dead and by the battle itself (the battle was larger than Waterloo had been); Grant himself also shocked – he “gave up all idea of saving the Union, except by complete conquest”; Confederate troops were forced to retreat into Mississippi; Johnston was killed in battle; ultimately proved to ...
... number of dead and by the battle itself (the battle was larger than Waterloo had been); Grant himself also shocked – he “gave up all idea of saving the Union, except by complete conquest”; Confederate troops were forced to retreat into Mississippi; Johnston was killed in battle; ultimately proved to ...
The Shaw Memorial
... Shaw and the 54th • Initially took position as commander of the 54th to please his mother, who was an abolitionist. – Originally did not share passion for abolition. • Eventually grew to respect his men and believed they could fight as well as white soldiers. • Fought and held boycott until his sol ...
... Shaw and the 54th • Initially took position as commander of the 54th to please his mother, who was an abolitionist. – Originally did not share passion for abolition. • Eventually grew to respect his men and believed they could fight as well as white soldiers. • Fought and held boycott until his sol ...
Salt, Lead and the fight for
... of march followed the Coal River approximately 50 miles without incident. The first contact with the enemy occurred on the evening of the 14th. While crossing Piney Creek near Spangler’s Mill Company C of the 2nd West Edwin Stanton Virginia Cavalry, acting as advance guard, was fired into “by a part ...
... of march followed the Coal River approximately 50 miles without incident. The first contact with the enemy occurred on the evening of the 14th. While crossing Piney Creek near Spangler’s Mill Company C of the 2nd West Edwin Stanton Virginia Cavalry, acting as advance guard, was fired into “by a part ...
Liberia Plantation History
... operation in Prince William County. When the Civil War erupted in 1861, several Weir sons enlisted in the Confederate Army and William and Louisa (his second wife) stayed behind to operate the plantation. June 1 to September 12, 1861, the house served as the headquarters for Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard ...
... operation in Prince William County. When the Civil War erupted in 1861, several Weir sons enlisted in the Confederate Army and William and Louisa (his second wife) stayed behind to operate the plantation. June 1 to September 12, 1861, the house served as the headquarters for Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard ...
Shiloh - Teach Tennessee History
... April 7 proved a complete turnaround from the events of April 6. Instead of the complete Confederate victory which Beauregard had bragged about, his battered army staggered back into Mississippi. The Union victors, tired and bogged down in a downpour, did not offer a serious pursuit. Shiloh was ove ...
... April 7 proved a complete turnaround from the events of April 6. Instead of the complete Confederate victory which Beauregard had bragged about, his battered army staggered back into Mississippi. The Union victors, tired and bogged down in a downpour, did not offer a serious pursuit. Shiloh was ove ...
UNIT 111 THE CIVIL WAR
... Bee of Georgia yells to his men, “Look at Jackson’s Virginians standing like a stonewall, rally behind the Virginians.” 3) Gen. Bee was killed a few moments later. But a legend had been born here. The South’s first great hero-“Stonewall” Jackson. g. Southern reinforcements arrive by train led by Gen ...
... Bee of Georgia yells to his men, “Look at Jackson’s Virginians standing like a stonewall, rally behind the Virginians.” 3) Gen. Bee was killed a few moments later. But a legend had been born here. The South’s first great hero-“Stonewall” Jackson. g. Southern reinforcements arrive by train led by Gen ...
160 Spring 2011 - American Civil War Society
... is quite likely that he took part in the first assault on Battery Wagner 10 – 13th July, and even the second assault on 18th July. In the spring of 1864, the 3rd were allocated to X Corps – the Army of the James and found service in Virginia. They were at the battle of Drewry’s Bluff 10th May 1864 a ...
... is quite likely that he took part in the first assault on Battery Wagner 10 – 13th July, and even the second assault on 18th July. In the spring of 1864, the 3rd were allocated to X Corps – the Army of the James and found service in Virginia. They were at the battle of Drewry’s Bluff 10th May 1864 a ...
Civil War Notes
... Standard USHC-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how regional and ideological differences led to the Civil War and an understanding of the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on democracy in America. USHC-3.1: Evaluate the relative importance of political events and issues th ...
... Standard USHC-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how regional and ideological differences led to the Civil War and an understanding of the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on democracy in America. USHC-3.1: Evaluate the relative importance of political events and issues th ...
Civil War Anecdotes - New Bremen Historic Association
... acting as a field officer, he gallantly led Co. "G" forward as skirmishers, and soon disclosed the enemy's position. On the morning of August 5, 1864, the skirmish line, having been strengthened to 150 men, was ordered to advance and endeavor to capture the enemy's rifle-pits. Captain Stone, brigade ...
... acting as a field officer, he gallantly led Co. "G" forward as skirmishers, and soon disclosed the enemy's position. On the morning of August 5, 1864, the skirmish line, having been strengthened to 150 men, was ordered to advance and endeavor to capture the enemy's rifle-pits. Captain Stone, brigade ...
First Battle of Bull Run
... Bull Run was the largest and bloodiest battle in American history up to that point. Union casualties were 460 killed, 1,124 wounded, and 1,312 missing or captured; Confederate casualties were 387 killed, 1,582 wounded, and 13 missing.[27] Among the Union dead was Col. James Cameron, brother of Presi ...
... Bull Run was the largest and bloodiest battle in American history up to that point. Union casualties were 460 killed, 1,124 wounded, and 1,312 missing or captured; Confederate casualties were 387 killed, 1,582 wounded, and 13 missing.[27] Among the Union dead was Col. James Cameron, brother of Presi ...
The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns
... The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns Chapter 7: 4:30AM April 12, 1861: The Civil War Begins (5 min) 1. Where were the first shots fired during the Civil War? ...
... The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns Chapter 7: 4:30AM April 12, 1861: The Civil War Begins (5 min) 1. Where were the first shots fired during the Civil War? ...
The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns
... The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns Chapter 7: 4:30AM April 12, 1861: The Civil War Begins (5 min) 1. Where were the first shots fired during the Civil War? ...
... The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns Chapter 7: 4:30AM April 12, 1861: The Civil War Begins (5 min) 1. Where were the first shots fired during the Civil War? ...
NARA M1822
... December 15-16, 1864, the regiment fought at the Battle of Nashville and suffered two officers killed and four wounded, and thirteen enlisted men killed and 58 wounded. The 17th USCT participated in the pursuit of General Hood’s remaining forces until December 26, 1864. On December 27, 1864, the reg ...
... December 15-16, 1864, the regiment fought at the Battle of Nashville and suffered two officers killed and four wounded, and thirteen enlisted men killed and 58 wounded. The 17th USCT participated in the pursuit of General Hood’s remaining forces until December 26, 1864. On December 27, 1864, the reg ...
Two Societies at War
... policy of unconditional surrender. 3. In July 1861 General Irwin McDowell’s troops were routed by P. G. T. Beauregard’s Confederate troops near Manassas Creek (also called Bull Run). 4. Lincoln replaced McDowell with George B. McClellan and enlisted an additional million men, who would serve for thr ...
... policy of unconditional surrender. 3. In July 1861 General Irwin McDowell’s troops were routed by P. G. T. Beauregard’s Confederate troops near Manassas Creek (also called Bull Run). 4. Lincoln replaced McDowell with George B. McClellan and enlisted an additional million men, who would serve for thr ...
US Nationalism
... – BUT a New York State Congressman (James Tallmadge) got the House of Reps to change Missouri’s statehood bill. • Missouri had to free its slaves! ...
... – BUT a New York State Congressman (James Tallmadge) got the House of Reps to change Missouri’s statehood bill. • Missouri had to free its slaves! ...
The Gettysburg Address (1863)
... Setting the Stage President Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address just before the end of the Civil War. In this excerpt, he recalled the major cause of the war and vowed to fight for the restoration of peace and unity. See Primary Source Explorer ...
... Setting the Stage President Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address just before the end of the Civil War. In this excerpt, he recalled the major cause of the war and vowed to fight for the restoration of peace and unity. See Primary Source Explorer ...
Chapter 10 - Michigan Open Book project
... during this time period (West Point and the Virginia Military Institute) were located in southern states which provided the South with great initial leadership and organization when it came to assembling their troops. In addition, many southerners were experienced horseback riders which would prove ...
... during this time period (West Point and the Virginia Military Institute) were located in southern states which provided the South with great initial leadership and organization when it came to assembling their troops. In addition, many southerners were experienced horseback riders which would prove ...
Civil War Challenge Packet Final
... This list of battles DOES NOT include surprise attacks, which can come at anytime from Generals Landis and McFarland. BATTLE # 1 – Creating a State Game Piece/Monument (due on Thursday, 3/1) Your regiment or company must design a game piece. This piece must be no larger than 8 ½” x 11”, and 16” in h ...
... This list of battles DOES NOT include surprise attacks, which can come at anytime from Generals Landis and McFarland. BATTLE # 1 – Creating a State Game Piece/Monument (due on Thursday, 3/1) Your regiment or company must design a game piece. This piece must be no larger than 8 ½” x 11”, and 16” in h ...
Lewisburg Cemetery`s Civil War Connections
... group of Lewisburg residents to assist local men who were wounded in the battle. The restoration of his monument in 2014, thanks to support from Bucknell University, was an important achievement for the Cemetery Association. Reaching the high ground farther up the lane, we enter an area clustered wi ...
... group of Lewisburg residents to assist local men who were wounded in the battle. The restoration of his monument in 2014, thanks to support from Bucknell University, was an important achievement for the Cemetery Association. Reaching the high ground farther up the lane, we enter an area clustered wi ...
“Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”: Ordinary Soldiers in the Civil War
... 2. Students can conduct online and print research on letters Union and Confederate soldiers might have sent, then create their own fictitious letters “home” describing a typical day in service or after a major battle. ...
... 2. Students can conduct online and print research on letters Union and Confederate soldiers might have sent, then create their own fictitious letters “home” describing a typical day in service or after a major battle. ...
First Battle of Lexington
The First Battle of Lexington, also known as the Battle of the Hemp Bales or the Siege of Lexington, was an engagement of the American Civil War, occurring from September 12 to September 20, 1861, between the Union Army and the pro-Confederate Missouri State Guard, in Lexington, the county seat of Lafayette County, Missouri. The State Guard's victory in this battle bolstered the already-considerable Southern sentiment in the area, and briefly consolidated Missouri State Guard control of the Missouri River Valley in western Missouri.This engagement should not be confused with the Second Battle of Lexington, which was fought on October 19, 1864, and also resulted in a Southern victory.