On this day in the Civil War, General Grant resumes command of forces in Tennessee after General Halleck absolves him of charges of misconduct at Fort Donelson.
General Ulysses S. Grant
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March 15, 1862
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March 14, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Port Hudson, Louisiana, where Confederate troops are positioned, is subject to bombardments from Union gunboats under the command of Admiral David Farragut.
Admiral David Farragut
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March 13, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee is given the responsibility to oversee Confederate military positions.
General Robert E. Lee
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March 12, 1865
Posted: March 12, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, soldiers in General Sherman’s army destroy all machinery, industries, and transport facilities which might be of use to the Confederates.
General Sherman
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March 11, 1862
Posted: March 11, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln removes General George McClellan from his command as General-in-Chief of the Union armies. McClellan is given the Army of the Potomac and he will be under the direction of the Secretary of War.
General George McClellan and staff
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