Driving Tour - Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation
... and into Gen. Thomas L. Rosser's Laurel Brigade, which was galloping south to counterattack. Rosser drove Custer's troopers and the captured wagons east into Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's division, which was approaching from Louisa Court House. Butler and Wright turned back to join the fighting and help surro ...
... and into Gen. Thomas L. Rosser's Laurel Brigade, which was galloping south to counterattack. Rosser drove Custer's troopers and the captured wagons east into Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's division, which was approaching from Louisa Court House. Butler and Wright turned back to join the fighting and help surro ...
Lee`s Retreat - Civil War Traveler
... Union raid against railroad bridges in Dec. 1864. Derwent – Lee lived here shortly after the surrender at Appomattox Court House. Lee’s Last Bivouac – Lee’s last camp “in the field” after his surrender at Appomattox. Huguenot Springs – A mass grave here contains the remains of more than 250 soldiers ...
... Union raid against railroad bridges in Dec. 1864. Derwent – Lee lived here shortly after the surrender at Appomattox Court House. Lee’s Last Bivouac – Lee’s last camp “in the field” after his surrender at Appomattox. Huguenot Springs – A mass grave here contains the remains of more than 250 soldiers ...
Ten Miles from Richmond - The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg
... had faced an incessant strain of day-after-day combat-in the Wilderness, at Spotsylvania Court House, at the North Anna River, and in a dozen smaller brushfires in between. The relentless pace had brought the Army of the Potomac to what its commanding general, Major General George Gordon Meade, beli ...
... had faced an incessant strain of day-after-day combat-in the Wilderness, at Spotsylvania Court House, at the North Anna River, and in a dozen smaller brushfires in between. The relentless pace had brought the Army of the Potomac to what its commanding general, Major General George Gordon Meade, beli ...
1863 and the Battle of Mine Run
... Corps and Stuart's cavalry arrived on the Confederate right, facing down Sykes and Gregg's cavalry division in that quarter. After deciding that his position was not a strong one, Lee ordered his now united army to fall back to higher ground on the west bank of Mine Run. Throughout the wet night of ...
... Corps and Stuart's cavalry arrived on the Confederate right, facing down Sykes and Gregg's cavalry division in that quarter. After deciding that his position was not a strong one, Lee ordered his now united army to fall back to higher ground on the west bank of Mine Run. Throughout the wet night of ...
Third Winchester Driving Tour
... scattered forces with a powerful attack. However, on September 18, Early had realized Sheridan’s intentions and correctly assumed that an attack was imminent. He quickly consolidated his forces, just in time for the Federal onslaught. Sheridan’s advance through the Berryville Canyon was confused and ...
... scattered forces with a powerful attack. However, on September 18, Early had realized Sheridan’s intentions and correctly assumed that an attack was imminent. He quickly consolidated his forces, just in time for the Federal onslaught. Sheridan’s advance through the Berryville Canyon was confused and ...
Fisher`s Hill Driving Tour
... the imposing – and easily defendable – ridge of Fisher’s Hill on the other side of Battlefield Road. Confederate positions atop this hill could easily engage any Union force traveling along the Valley Pike (US 11) from Strasburg. Looking east – across the Pike – you can see the classic profile of Si ...
... the imposing – and easily defendable – ridge of Fisher’s Hill on the other side of Battlefield Road. Confederate positions atop this hill could easily engage any Union force traveling along the Valley Pike (US 11) from Strasburg. Looking east – across the Pike – you can see the classic profile of Si ...
Waynesboro Driving Tour
... The Battle of Waynesboro Riding through sleet on March 2, 1865, Union cavalry divisions under Gen. George A. Custer and Gen. Thomas Devin advanced east from Staunton, arriving near Waynesboro in the early afternoon. There, they found Early’s small army, consisting of a remnant of Gen. Gabriel C. Wha ...
... The Battle of Waynesboro Riding through sleet on March 2, 1865, Union cavalry divisions under Gen. George A. Custer and Gen. Thomas Devin advanced east from Staunton, arriving near Waynesboro in the early afternoon. There, they found Early’s small army, consisting of a remnant of Gen. Gabriel C. Wha ...
The Battle of Lewis`s Farm
... Chamberlain - By this point in the war, Joshua L. Chamberlain was well known, almost legendary figure amongst the men of the V Corps. His stand (with the 20th ME) on Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and his multiple battle wounds had earned him a hero’s reputation amongst the ranks. Though relativel ...
... Chamberlain - By this point in the war, Joshua L. Chamberlain was well known, almost legendary figure amongst the men of the V Corps. His stand (with the 20th ME) on Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and his multiple battle wounds had earned him a hero’s reputation amongst the ranks. Though relativel ...
Gettysburg Campaign Brochure
... On June 17, the 1st Rhode Island cavalry was ordered to scout west from Thoroughfare Gap to Middleburg. The Rhode Islanders initially took the town, forcing Stuart and his staff to flee. The 1st Rhode Island Cavalry regiment of less than 300 men, however, was insufficient to hold the town when three ...
... On June 17, the 1st Rhode Island cavalry was ordered to scout west from Thoroughfare Gap to Middleburg. The Rhode Islanders initially took the town, forcing Stuart and his staff to flee. The 1st Rhode Island Cavalry regiment of less than 300 men, however, was insufficient to hold the town when three ...
Bermuda Hundred Campaign by sfcdan
... In the spring and early summer of 1864 Grant’s Overland Campaign and Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign justifiably garnered most of the country’s attention. The important nature of their objectives, the enormous stakes invested in the endeavors, and the huge size of the armies involved in these two campaig ...
... In the spring and early summer of 1864 Grant’s Overland Campaign and Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign justifiably garnered most of the country’s attention. The important nature of their objectives, the enormous stakes invested in the endeavors, and the huge size of the armies involved in these two campaig ...
Rousseau`s Raid In July of 1864, Union commander General
... opposite side in advance of the crossing of the main Union cavalry. Four miles south of Greensport was Ten Islands Ford in St. Clair County, which offered another good position to cross the river. In the early morning of 14 July, the Rousseau advance force skirmished with Confederates on the east ba ...
... opposite side in advance of the crossing of the main Union cavalry. Four miles south of Greensport was Ten Islands Ford in St. Clair County, which offered another good position to cross the river. In the early morning of 14 July, the Rousseau advance force skirmished with Confederates on the east ba ...
Historical Marker - George Armstrong Custer
... his battle cry while leading his men to victory over the Confederates at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. Custer commanded a division in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864 and his troops cut off the last avenue of escape for Robert E. Lee's army at Appomattox Courthouse on April 19, 1865. After the Civil War ...
... his battle cry while leading his men to victory over the Confederates at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. Custer commanded a division in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864 and his troops cut off the last avenue of escape for Robert E. Lee's army at Appomattox Courthouse on April 19, 1865. After the Civil War ...
History - Vermont Historical Society
... the banks of Cedar Creek. The Valley at this point is about four miles wide and the Creek winds unevenly from the northwest across the Valley to empty into the North Fork of the Shenandoah. It was fordable everywhere, but flowed in a narrow channel with steep banks which rose abruptly all along the ...
... the banks of Cedar Creek. The Valley at this point is about four miles wide and the Creek winds unevenly from the northwest across the Valley to empty into the North Fork of the Shenandoah. It was fordable everywhere, but flowed in a narrow channel with steep banks which rose abruptly all along the ...
Refraction of sound waves influenced the outcome of several Civil
... audibility at great distances was associated with several of these battles and also with the battle of Gaine's Mill. In each of these seven battles listed above, the inability of commanders to hear and interpret the sounds of battle was directly responsible for the outcome. One might even go so far ...
... audibility at great distances was associated with several of these battles and also with the battle of Gaine's Mill. In each of these seven battles listed above, the inability of commanders to hear and interpret the sounds of battle was directly responsible for the outcome. One might even go so far ...
Mine Run Campaign - Visit Orange County VA
... Stop 7 – New Hope Church (Mine Run Rd.). This modern structure stands on the same site as a church that was here during the war. After an initial cavalry clash in this vicinity on the 27th, Brigadier General Henry Heth’s Confederate division arrived and occupied the important hill just wet of the ch ...
... Stop 7 – New Hope Church (Mine Run Rd.). This modern structure stands on the same site as a church that was here during the war. After an initial cavalry clash in this vicinity on the 27th, Brigadier General Henry Heth’s Confederate division arrived and occupied the important hill just wet of the ch ...
Significance of Gettysburg
... Why is this such a daring move by the Confederates to attack across this field? ...
... Why is this such a daring move by the Confederates to attack across this field? ...
The Cavalry Battles on the Third Day at Gettysburg
... direction of the compass. It also alerted Gregg to his presence and he ordered McIntosh and Custer into a blocking position. The two sides engaged in an artillery duel with the superior Union gunners having the advantage. Stuart’s plan was to pin down the Union troopers and swing around their left f ...
... direction of the compass. It also alerted Gregg to his presence and he ordered McIntosh and Custer into a blocking position. The two sides engaged in an artillery duel with the superior Union gunners having the advantage. Stuart’s plan was to pin down the Union troopers and swing around their left f ...
1864-65
... scheduled to start his movements against Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. ...
... scheduled to start his movements against Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. ...
The Battle of Brandy Station
... Rappahannock Station - Remington After the defeat at Bristoe Station, CS General Robert E. Lee retreated south of the Rappahannock River, with US General Meade in pursuit. Lee established a fortified bridgehead on the north bank of the river at Rappahannock Station. He planned to force the Federals ...
... Rappahannock Station - Remington After the defeat at Bristoe Station, CS General Robert E. Lee retreated south of the Rappahannock River, with US General Meade in pursuit. Lee established a fortified bridgehead on the north bank of the river at Rappahannock Station. He planned to force the Federals ...
September - McHenry County Civil War Round Table
... Harrison, which Butler's forces had captured and were Fought September 21–22, 1864, near Strasburg, Virginia, holding against counterattacks. The second was to take as part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864 during the advantage of the units Lee had removed from his right to American Civil War. Despite ...
... Harrison, which Butler's forces had captured and were Fought September 21–22, 1864, near Strasburg, Virginia, holding against counterattacks. The second was to take as part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864 during the advantage of the units Lee had removed from his right to American Civil War. Despite ...
File
... The combined Confederate Army could fight Grant’s army Grant was in pursuit, trying to surround Lee’s Army, forcing surrender April 4- Amelia Courthouse –Confederates needed food- citizens didn’t help April 5- went south, saw Union Cavalry, changed directions moving west April 6- Battle of Sailor’s ...
... The combined Confederate Army could fight Grant’s army Grant was in pursuit, trying to surround Lee’s Army, forcing surrender April 4- Amelia Courthouse –Confederates needed food- citizens didn’t help April 5- went south, saw Union Cavalry, changed directions moving west April 6- Battle of Sailor’s ...
The Tide of War Turns
... position in Chancellorsville 3. Lee used most of his men to attack and cut the Union in two – they were forced to retreat 4. Stonewall Jackson, Lee’s most trusted General was accidently killed by his own ...
... position in Chancellorsville 3. Lee used most of his men to attack and cut the Union in two – they were forced to retreat 4. Stonewall Jackson, Lee’s most trusted General was accidently killed by his own ...
apush - Lincoln Park High School
... The Killer Angels (1974) is a historical novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. The book tells the story of four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War: June 29, 1863, as the troops of both the Union and the Confederacy move into battle a ...
... The Killer Angels (1974) is a historical novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. The book tells the story of four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War: June 29, 1863, as the troops of both the Union and the Confederacy move into battle a ...
Gettysburg Day 1
... Skirmishes begin North of town as advanced scouting parties of the two armies converge ...
... Skirmishes begin North of town as advanced scouting parties of the two armies converge ...