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
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January 20, 1863
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January 19, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, Rebel forces are defeated at the Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky. The victorious Union troops are commanded by General George Thomas.
George Thomas
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January 18, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, the Confederate conscription law extends to all white males between the ages of 18 and 45.
January 17, 1862
Posted: January 17, 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, troops under Union General Charles Smith attack an area around Fort Henry on the Tennessee River.
Fort Henry
Circa 1862
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January 16, 1862
Posted: January 16, 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, Confederate troops commanded by General Felix Zollicoffer are positioned north of the Cumberland River.
Felix Zollicoffer
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