The Civil War Book

On this day in the Civil War, General Ambrose Burnside impacts his future command of the Federal Army of the Potomac by orders he issued on the previous day. The orders take Generals Hooker, Franklin, Newton, and Brooks out of command positions. The orders are never approved by President Lincoln.

General Ambrose Burnside

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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General Richard Taylor becomes commander of the Army of Tennessee. This army now has less than 18,000 soldiers.

Richard Taylor

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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General Henry Wise is named to command rebel troops on Roanoke Island.

Henry Wise

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On this day in the Civil War, Union troops commanded by General John McClernand occupy the vicinity of Columbus, Kentucky.

John McClernand

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On this day in the Civil War, the Federal Army of the Potomac gets bogged down in difficult weather conditions in its attempt to gain control of Fredericksburg, Virginia. General Burnside commands this action.

 Fredericksburg, Virginia