Salt, Lead and the fight for
... producing areas did not lend them to direct assault by Union raids and thus production continued with only minor interruptions caused by the efforts against the other resources in the region. Not only did this region represent a target rich environment for military operations but the Unionist stanc ...
... producing areas did not lend them to direct assault by Union raids and thus production continued with only minor interruptions caused by the efforts against the other resources in the region. Not only did this region represent a target rich environment for military operations but the Unionist stanc ...
Alfred Surraneous Eaton 1840-1932 Life and Military History
... years. The woof and web of life of the heart stricken parents was made up of the love and sunshine their two little girls bore them, the one is taken the other left. Little Freddie’s hands, now folded in snowy whiteness across her peaceful breast, had a clear, unclouded mind up to the moment death r ...
... years. The woof and web of life of the heart stricken parents was made up of the love and sunshine their two little girls bore them, the one is taken the other left. Little Freddie’s hands, now folded in snowy whiteness across her peaceful breast, had a clear, unclouded mind up to the moment death r ...
The Battle of Antietam The Battle of Antietam (September 17, 1862
... Sherman’s military campaigns and are developing varying viewpoints about the purposes and rationales behind his treatment of the South. No matter if Sherman was a truly a tyrant who reveled in his “mistreatment” of Georgia, or simply a military commander doing his job to swiftly end the war, Sherman ...
... Sherman’s military campaigns and are developing varying viewpoints about the purposes and rationales behind his treatment of the South. No matter if Sherman was a truly a tyrant who reveled in his “mistreatment” of Georgia, or simply a military commander doing his job to swiftly end the war, Sherman ...
McCLEAN HOUSE AND BARN
... contested northwest of Gettysburg along the Chambersburg Pike. About twelve the fighting ceased for two hours while both armies re-formed and prepared for the next clash. During this two hour respite the three divisions comprising the Eleventh Corps arrived at Gettysburg. General Howard placed the ...
... contested northwest of Gettysburg along the Chambersburg Pike. About twelve the fighting ceased for two hours while both armies re-formed and prepared for the next clash. During this two hour respite the three divisions comprising the Eleventh Corps arrived at Gettysburg. General Howard placed the ...
A Brief Look at Nashville before, during and after
... Cumberland Patriots Cumberland Light Horse Cavalry Nashville remained “the excited center of military operations”. General Albert Sidney Johnston arrived in the city to take command of the Western theater with headquarters across the Cumberland at Edgefield. xv ...
... Cumberland Patriots Cumberland Light Horse Cavalry Nashville remained “the excited center of military operations”. General Albert Sidney Johnston arrived in the city to take command of the Western theater with headquarters across the Cumberland at Edgefield. xv ...
Edward G. Longacre, The Early Morning of War: Bull Run, 1861
... The North soon realized it would have to use to the full its vast reserves of manpower and stark advantage in manufacturing to bring the secessionists back into the Union. Longacre assigns most of the blame for the Union defeat at Bull Run to Gen. Robert Patterson, the Pennsylvanian tasked with keep ...
... The North soon realized it would have to use to the full its vast reserves of manpower and stark advantage in manufacturing to bring the secessionists back into the Union. Longacre assigns most of the blame for the Union defeat at Bull Run to Gen. Robert Patterson, the Pennsylvanian tasked with keep ...
Humanitarian Acts: What Can Bystanders Do?
... that would not be addressed until later in the war). Women sometimes traveled with troops to care for family members by doing laundry, cooking meals, mending clothes, AND PROVIDING NURSING SERVICES 3OME WOMEN EVEN JOINED THE lGHTING )T WASNT AT ALL usual during Civil War times, however, for a wo ...
... that would not be addressed until later in the war). Women sometimes traveled with troops to care for family members by doing laundry, cooking meals, mending clothes, AND PROVIDING NURSING SERVICES 3OME WOMEN EVEN JOINED THE lGHTING )T WASNT AT ALL usual during Civil War times, however, for a wo ...
Historical Sites in Union County
... Cross Keys House - Barham Bobo built The Cross Keys House on the Cross Keys Highway in 1814. Jefferson Davis dined there in 1865. Robert and Jean Spicer, who hoped to operate one room of the house as a bed and breakfast, owned the house. Blackstock Battlefield - Eleven miles west of Union on the so ...
... Cross Keys House - Barham Bobo built The Cross Keys House on the Cross Keys Highway in 1814. Jefferson Davis dined there in 1865. Robert and Jean Spicer, who hoped to operate one room of the house as a bed and breakfast, owned the house. Blackstock Battlefield - Eleven miles west of Union on the so ...
C I V I L W A R P R E S E R V A T I O N T R U S T
... came to a halt at Gettysburg, Pa., when elements of his army met a portion of Union Maj. Gen. George Meade’s force. The struggle over the surrounding farmland erupted into the largest and bloodiest battle of the Civil War. For three days 160,000 men punished each other on the battlefield. Lee’s atta ...
... came to a halt at Gettysburg, Pa., when elements of his army met a portion of Union Maj. Gen. George Meade’s force. The struggle over the surrounding farmland erupted into the largest and bloodiest battle of the Civil War. For three days 160,000 men punished each other on the battlefield. Lee’s atta ...
Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass
... mind that in 1862 this area was not nearly as vegetated as ...
... mind that in 1862 this area was not nearly as vegetated as ...
First Battle of Bull Run
... To the west, Chinn Ridge had been occupied by Col. Oliver O. Howard's brigade from Heintzelman's division. Also at 4 p.m., two Confederate brigades that had just arrived from the Shenandoah Valley—Col. Jubal A. Early's and Brig. Gen. Kirby Smith's (commanded by Col. Arnold Elzey after Smith was woun ...
... To the west, Chinn Ridge had been occupied by Col. Oliver O. Howard's brigade from Heintzelman's division. Also at 4 p.m., two Confederate brigades that had just arrived from the Shenandoah Valley—Col. Jubal A. Early's and Brig. Gen. Kirby Smith's (commanded by Col. Arnold Elzey after Smith was woun ...
The Camden Expedition of 1864
... remained encamped at Arkadelphia for two days awaiting the arrival of Thayer's column from Fort Smith. Steele however was concerned that he could not afford to wait indefinitely while consuming his limited supplies, and on April 1, with no word as to Thayer's whereabouts, the Union column left Arkad ...
... remained encamped at Arkadelphia for two days awaiting the arrival of Thayer's column from Fort Smith. Steele however was concerned that he could not afford to wait indefinitely while consuming his limited supplies, and on April 1, with no word as to Thayer's whereabouts, the Union column left Arkad ...
Alabama Civil War Trail
... at this college campus. Soldiers who died at the hospital are buried nearby in the cemetery at St. Wilfrid’s. Also buried here, William Brooks, president of the 1861 Alabama Secession Convention. ...
... at this college campus. Soldiers who died at the hospital are buried nearby in the cemetery at St. Wilfrid’s. Also buried here, William Brooks, president of the 1861 Alabama Secession Convention. ...
For t Fisher Timeline 2d Battle.wps
... position. Curtis's brigade is near Battery Holland, as the brigades of Galusha Pennypacker and Louis Bell reach the vicinity of Craig's Landing. Gen. Alfred Terry once again establishes a command post at Battery Holland, 500 yards north of Fort Fisher. At the height of the bombardment, portions of ...
... position. Curtis's brigade is near Battery Holland, as the brigades of Galusha Pennypacker and Louis Bell reach the vicinity of Craig's Landing. Gen. Alfred Terry once again establishes a command post at Battery Holland, 500 yards north of Fort Fisher. At the height of the bombardment, portions of ...
October 2005 - 1st US Infantry Recreated
... tip of the cap to Miss Julie with her always fine mess. Captain Bowen made a gift to Miss Julie on behalf of the unit, of his hand made storage box that doubled as a seat, complete with backboard. Please allow me to preach a bit next. Every event has its own flavor, as no two are alike. We each brin ...
... tip of the cap to Miss Julie with her always fine mess. Captain Bowen made a gift to Miss Julie on behalf of the unit, of his hand made storage box that doubled as a seat, complete with backboard. Please allow me to preach a bit next. Every event has its own flavor, as no two are alike. We each brin ...
Battle of Baton Rouge - Young Sanders Center
... had been used as shelter that night. Only when they were safe did the Federal pickets feebly attempt to engage Shields, shooting one round toward their adversary before disappearing in the direction of the Federal Arsenal located along the river’s edge. 31 Unopposed, the bulk of Shields’ force then ...
... had been used as shelter that night. Only when they were safe did the Federal pickets feebly attempt to engage Shields, shooting one round toward their adversary before disappearing in the direction of the Federal Arsenal located along the river’s edge. 31 Unopposed, the bulk of Shields’ force then ...
- Cornerstone - Minnesota State University, Mankato
... would end. The South had lost too much and could no longer support a war of this magnitude. The loss of Chattanooga meant the loss of railroads and manufacturing, which the South could not afford to lose more of. If Bragg and his men had stopped Rosecrans and his army, the Confederacy would have bee ...
... would end. The South had lost too much and could no longer support a war of this magnitude. The loss of Chattanooga meant the loss of railroads and manufacturing, which the South could not afford to lose more of. If Bragg and his men had stopped Rosecrans and his army, the Confederacy would have bee ...
Gettysburg, Battle of
... during 1-3 July 1863, is widely acknowledged as the greatest land battle fought in North America. At Gettysburg, the Army of Northern Virginia under Lee numbered about 75,000 men, compared to the estimated 93,000 soldiers in Maj. Gen. George C. Meade's Army of the Potomac. The battle ended with appr ...
... during 1-3 July 1863, is widely acknowledged as the greatest land battle fought in North America. At Gettysburg, the Army of Northern Virginia under Lee numbered about 75,000 men, compared to the estimated 93,000 soldiers in Maj. Gen. George C. Meade's Army of the Potomac. The battle ended with appr ...
Liberia Plantation History
... From research by Thomas J. Stevenson III July 21, 1861 at Manassas (Bull Run) was a sobering experience for all concerned. The first major land battle of the American Civil War yielded 847 dead and over 4,000 injured or missing. By early evening, Union soldiers were in retreat – their dead and wound ...
... From research by Thomas J. Stevenson III July 21, 1861 at Manassas (Bull Run) was a sobering experience for all concerned. The first major land battle of the American Civil War yielded 847 dead and over 4,000 injured or missing. By early evening, Union soldiers were in retreat – their dead and wound ...
Episode 5
... Another beautiful dawn breaks, and birds are singing in the swampy meadow that lies between the groves of trees where the opposing armies are camped. In his tent, General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate army, is planning a defense against an attack he expects to happen before the end of ...
... Another beautiful dawn breaks, and birds are singing in the swampy meadow that lies between the groves of trees where the opposing armies are camped. In his tent, General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate army, is planning a defense against an attack he expects to happen before the end of ...
The Union Chapel Mine and its Surroundings: A History
... a veteran of many important Civil War campaigns, which was remarkable for someone so young. The drive into north-central Alabama apparently followed the Union victory in the Battle of Nashville, which took place in December 1864. It turns out that this was the last major Civil War battle this far we ...
... a veteran of many important Civil War campaigns, which was remarkable for someone so young. The drive into north-central Alabama apparently followed the Union victory in the Battle of Nashville, which took place in December 1864. It turns out that this was the last major Civil War battle this far we ...
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. ...
Case Study: Battle of Atlanta Major General John Bell Hood, CSA
... Hood had been selected over several more experienced Confederate generals, most notably 50year old Major General William J. Hardee, perhaps the most competent commander within the army. Many soldiers openly wept at the news believing that “Old Joe” had brought them safely to Atlanta without needless ...
... Hood had been selected over several more experienced Confederate generals, most notably 50year old Major General William J. Hardee, perhaps the most competent commander within the army. Many soldiers openly wept at the news believing that “Old Joe” had brought them safely to Atlanta without needless ...
October 2014 - The Civil War Round Table of Chicago
... Oct. 12 Roger Taney, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, dies Oct. 13 The 750-man Union garrison of Dalton, GA surrenders to Hood’s Confederate army Oct. 13 Maryland, a border state, abolishes slavery in their new constitution Oct. 17 General James Longstreet resumes command of his corps after suffe ...
... Oct. 12 Roger Taney, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, dies Oct. 13 The 750-man Union garrison of Dalton, GA surrenders to Hood’s Confederate army Oct. 13 Maryland, a border state, abolishes slavery in their new constitution Oct. 17 General James Longstreet resumes command of his corps after suffe ...
Battle of Stones River
The Battle of Stones River or Second Battle of Murfreesboro (in the South, simply the Battle of Murfreesboro), was fought from December 31, 1862, to January 2, 1863, in Middle Tennessee, as the culmination of the Stones River Campaign in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Of the major battles of the Civil War, Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides. Although the battle itself was inconclusive, the Union Army's repulse of two Confederate attacks and the subsequent Confederate withdrawal were a much-needed boost to Union morale after the defeat at the Battle of Fredericksburg, and it dashed Confederate aspirations for control of Middle Tennessee.Union Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans's Army of the Cumberland marched from Nashville, Tennessee, on December 26, 1862, to challenge General Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee at Murfreesboro. On December 31, each army commander planned to attack his opponent's right flank, but Bragg struck first. A massive assault by the corps of Maj. Gen. William J. Hardee, followed by that of Leonidas Polk, overran the wing commanded by Maj. Gen. Alexander M. McCook. A stout defense by the division of Brig. Gen. Philip Sheridan in the right center of the line prevented a total collapse and the Union assumed a tight defensive position backing up to the Nashville Turnpike. Repeated Confederate attacks were repulsed from this concentrated line, most notably in the cedar ""Round Forest"" salient against the brigade of Col. William B. Hazen. Bragg attempted to continue the assault with the corps of Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge, but the troops were slow in arriving and their multiple piecemeal attacks failed.Fighting resumed on January 2, 1863, when Bragg ordered Breckinridge to assault the well-fortified Union position on a hill to the east of the Stones River. Faced with overwhelming artillery, the Confederates were repulsed with heavy losses. Aware that Rosecrans was receiving reinforcements, Bragg chose to withdraw his army on January 3 to Tullahoma, Tennessee.