On this day in the Civil War, Union General James McPherson is killed by Confederates at the Battle of Atlanta.
Union troops suffer over 3,700 casualties during the days fighting.
General James McPherson
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July 22, 1864
Posted: July 22, 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
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July 21, 1861
Posted: July 21, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, bull run, confederate, manassas, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Union troops commanded by General Irwin McDowell clash with Confederate forces commanded by Generals P.G.T. Beauregard and Joseph E. Johnston at the Battle of First Bull Run (known as First Manassas in the south). After initial success, the Federal troops are routed by the Confederates and flee back to Washington City.
During this battle Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson earns the nickname “Stonewall”. In attempting to encourage his retreating troops, Southern General Bernard Bee saw Jackson standing calmly and yelled, “There stands Jackson like a stone wall! Rally behind the Virginians.”
This conflict becomes the first major land battle of the Civil War.
July 20, 1864
Posted: July 20, 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, Confederate forces under General Hood attack the Federal army at the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, Georgia.
Confederate casualties total 4,800 and Federal losses are 1,800 out of 40,000 troops engaged.
Federal General George Thomas commands the Federal troops in the Battle.
General George Thomas
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July 19, 1864
Posted: July 19, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, Atlanta, confederate, General John B. Hood, General William T. Sherman, Georgia, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman moves his army closer to Atlanta, Georgia.
Confederate General John B. Hood and his army wait for the Federal advance.
General Sherman
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July 18, 1863
Posted: July 18, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: 54th Massachusetts, american civil war, american history, Battery Wagner, Colonel Robert G. Shaw, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, south carolina, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Federal troops, including the 54th Massachusetts colored infantry, unsuccessfully attack Battery Wagner, South Carolina.
The commander of the 54th Massachusetts, Colonel Robert G. Shaw is killed in the attack. As a show of disrespect Confederates bury Colonel Shaw in a mass grave with his slain colored troops.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw
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