On this day in the Civil War, a convention in Wheeling, Virginia adopts a new state constitution for the formation of the state of West Virginia, after that area’s secession from the rest of the state.
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November 26, 1861
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November 25, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Federal troops under General George Thomas, with oversight by General U.S. Grant, attack Confederate forces on Missionary Ridge. The Union troops fiercely assault the middle of the Rebel line, turning the battle into a rout. General Grant states, “Our men drove the troops in front of the lower line of rifle pits so rapidly, and followed them so closely, that the Rebel and Union troops went over the first line of works almost at the same time.”
Union casualties totaled 5,800 soldiers and Southern losses totaled 6,600.
November 24, 1863
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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
November 23, 1863
Posted: November 23, 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, 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
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
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