On this day in the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints General P. G. T. Beauregard to command the 2 armies in the west under General Hood and General Taylor.
Jefferson Davis
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October 2, 1864
Posted: October 2, 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
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October 1, 1861
Posted: October 1, 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, President Lincoln and his cabinet make preparations to implement an expedition to the Confederate east coast. The operation will be under the command of General Thomas Sherman.
General Thomas Sherman
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September 30, 1864
Posted: September 30, 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 troops under the command of General Richard Anderson attempt to retake Fort Harrison, which was lost the previous day. The assault fails and the combined casualties for the 2 day action is over 5,000 soldiers.
September 29, 1864
Posted: September 29, 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, Federal troops under General George Stannard capture Fort Harrison along the Petersburg battlefront.
General George Stannard
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September 28, 1863
Posted: September 28, 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 General William Rosecrans attempts to deflect criticism of his handling of the Battle of Chickamauga, by bringing charges against subordinates General McCook and General Crittenden. Eventually the 2 generals are exonerated by a court of inquiry.
General McCook
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