On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops commanded by General Samuel French attack Federal troops at Allatoona, Georgia.
The Federals repulsed the attack, with losses on both sides totaling 1,500 soldiers.

On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops commanded by General Samuel French attack Federal troops at Allatoona, Georgia.
The Federals repulsed the attack, with losses on both sides totaling 1,500 soldiers.

On this day in the Civil War, Union and Confederate armies are involved in intense fighting at Corinth, Mississippi.
Union casualties total over 2,500 and Confederate casualties over 4,000.

On this day in the Civil War, Thomas Moore, the governor of Louisiana, bans the shipment of cotton to Europe. His goal is to put pressure on European nations to recognize the legitimacy of the Confederacy.

Cotton bales
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints General P. G. T. Beauregard to command the 2 armies in the west under General Hood and General Taylor.

Jefferson Davis
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On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln and his cabinet make preparations to implement an expedition to the Confederate east coast. The operation will be under the command of General Thomas Sherman.

General Thomas Sherman
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