George Thomas Quick Facts
Name Meaning George is of Greek origin meaning “farmer” Vital Stats Birthday: July 31, 1816 Birth Name: George Henry Thomas Birthplace: Southampton County, Virginia Date of Death: March 28, 1870 Cause: Stroke Place of...
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Dr. Jonathan Letterman’s Report on the Union Army Medical Corps at Gettysburg
Dr. Jonathan Letterman was the Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg. At the time, Letterman had only been in his position for a year...
Captain James Hall’s Report On the Action of the 2nd Maine Battery At Gettysburg
One of the first Union artillery units in action at Gettysburg on July 1st, 1863 was the six gun Battery B of the 2nd Maine Light Artillery, under the command of Captain James A....
Union Victories at Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Port Hudson; Assault on Fort Wagner: July 1863
July 1863 in the Civil War The Union Armies chalked up significant victories as three major campaigns concluded in July 1863. These overshadowed several other smaller, but still significant events in this pivotal...
The Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama
Update 3/6/2019: The restored and refurbished Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama is now on exhibit in its new home, The Atlanta History Center at 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, in the Buckhead area of...
Lt. Col. Rufus Dawes Describes the Fighting of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg began on the morning of July 1st, 1863 when Brigadier General John Buford’s cavalry engaged Major General Henry Heth’s Confederates outside the northwest corner of the town. Buford’s objective was...
Lee Moves North; Sieges of Vicksburg and Port Hudson Continue: June 1863
June 1863 in the Civil War After an eventful May, major campaigns were underway in both the East and West as spring turned into summer. Gettysburg Campaign Begins After scoring major victories in Virginia...
First Battle of Bull Run Facts and Trivia
Also known as: First Manassas Date: July 21st, 1861 Location: Fairfax and Prince William Counties, Virginia Approximate troop strength: Union 28,450; Confederate 32,230 Commanders: Brigadier General Irvin McDowell (Union); Brigadier Generals Pierre Beauregard and...