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Tag Archives: Braxton Bragg
Battle of Stones River – 150th Anniversary
Today is the 150th anniversary of the sanguinary Battle of Stones River. This tragic battle occurred just north of the town of Murfreesboro, Tennessee when the Confederate Army of Tennessee, commanded by General Braxton Bragg, attacked the Federal Army of … Continue reading
Fort Fisher State Historic Site – a photo essay
Early in the Civil War, Wilmington, North Carolina was recognized as an important port by the Confederate government. To protect the port, CSA Major Charles P. Bolles began construction of Fort Fisher in the spring of 1861. The original plans … Continue reading
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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
Second Battle of Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher protected the entrance to the Cape Fear River in North Carolina. The river was the only navigable link to Wilmington, North Carolina, which was the Confederacy’s last open port during early 1865. Because of this, it became a … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Battles, This Day In The Civil War
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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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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
Tagged Alexander P Stewart, Army of Tennessee, Atlanta Campaign, Battle of Chattanooga, Battle of Chickamauga, Battle of Franklin, Battle of Nashville, battle of stones river, Braxton Bragg, Carolinas Campaign, James Longstreet, John Bell Hood, Joseph E Johnston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Patrick Cleburne, Stephen D Lee, Ulysses Grant, Ulysses S Grant, William T Sherman, William Tecumsah Sherman
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The Battle of Stones River
The Battle of Stones River was fought from December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863. Fought in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the battle is often overlooked by Civil War students. However, this sanguinary battle was a resounding Federal victory, pushing the Confederate … Continue reading
Julius P. Garesche – US Colonel
Julius Peter Garesch was born in Cuba on April 26, 1821. His grandfather Jean Garesch would add “du Rocher” to his name to distinguish him from his older brothers.(i) This was a common custom in France. His parents were Vital … Continue reading
Braxton Bragg – CSA General
Braxton Bragg (i), full general in the Confederate Army, was born on this day, March 22, 1817. Born in Warrenton, North Carolina, today would be his 192nd birthday. Bragg, a graduate of West Point, would fight the Seminoles, in Florida, and … Continue reading