On this day in the Civil War, Federal forces under General Joseph Hooker capture Lookout Mountain in the conflict known as “The Battle Above the Clouds”.
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, Tennessee
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November 24, 1863
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November 23, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Union troops begin the battle of Missionary Ridge by capturing Confederate positions on Orchard Knob.
Missionary Ridge
Chattanooga, Tennessee
November 22, 1864
Posted: November 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
On this day in the Civil War, the Georgia state legislature flees the state capitol of Millegeville before Union troops occupy the city. These troops comprise General Sherman’s left wing, commanded by General Henry W. Slocum.
Henry W. Slocum
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November 21, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln becomes ill with a mild form of smallpox. He says, “At last I have something to give everybody.”
November 20, 1861
Posted: November 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 General John B. Floyd and his troops leave their encampment near Gauley River, Virginia. The troops destroy tents and equipment in the quick withdrawal.
John B. Floyd
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
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