On this day in the Civil War, the Federal Army of the Cumberland, commanded by General William Rosecrans, heads toward Chattanooga and the Confederate army commanded by General Braxton Bragg.
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August 16, 1863
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August 15, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General Joseph Wheeler’s cavalry raids General Sherman’s railroad supply lines in Tennessee.
Joseph Wheeler
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August 14, 1861
Posted: August 14, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, troops in the Federal 79th New York Regiment mutiny over grievances. The entire unit is placed under armed guard.
The regiment was led by Colonel James Cameron, the brother of Secretary of War Simon Cameron.
James Cameron
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August 13, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, the Federal steamers, George Peabody and West Point, collide in the Potomac River. 83 people are killed in the accident.
Federal Steamer (Circa 1864)
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August 12, 1861
Posted: August 12, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Apache Indians attack Confederate soldiers in Texas. The Confederacy attempts not to war against the Indians in the Southwest.
The Civil War Book 