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Tag Archives: Battle of Chickamauga
Battle of Chickamauga -148th anniversary
Today is the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. This was the second most costly battle, in terms of casualties (34,000+ killed, wounded, missing and captured), during the American Civil War. Fought for two days in northwest Georgia, it … Continue reading
The Battle of Chickamauga – 147th Anniversary
Today is the 147th anniversary of the second day of fighting at the Battle of Chickamauga. Chickamauga Creek runs through the valley southeast of Lookout Mountain. Loosely translated, the Indian name Chickamauga, translates into “River of Blood.” From the morning … Continue reading
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The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
One hundred forty-six years ago today, US Major General William T. Sherman attacked CSA General Joseph E. Johnston’s well entrenched Army of Tennessee at Kennesaw Mountain. This battle came after a long string of flanking maneuvers by Sherman, all aimed … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefield Wanderings, Significant Battles, This Day In The Civil War
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Joseph E. Johnston Surrenders to William T. Sherman
On April 26, 1865 CSA General Joseph E. Johnston officially surrendered his Confederate Army of Tennessee to US Major General William T. Sherman at Durham Station, North Carolina. This official surrender followed an armistice that was signed by Johnston on April … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Events, This Day In The Civil War
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17th Indiana Infantry Regiment
The 17th Indiana Infantry regiment was organized in Indianapolis, Indiana during May, 1861.(i) Officially mustered into Federal service on June 12, 1861, they were part of Indiana’s quota for Abraham Lincoln’s call for 75,000 state militia volunteers. US Colonel Milo … Continue reading