On this day in the Civil War, the Federal steamers, George Peabody and West Point, collide in the Potomac River. 83 people are killed in the accident.
Federal Steamer (Circa 1864)
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August 13, 1862
Posted: August 13, 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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August 12, 1861
Posted: August 12, 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, Apache Indians attack Confederate soldiers in Texas. The Confederacy attempts not to war against the Indians in the Southwest.
August 11, 1862
Posted: August 11, 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 Ulysses S. Grant makes the announcement that fugitive slaves in Corinth, Mississippi will be employed by the military.
Ulysses S. Grant
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August 10, 1861
Posted: August 10, 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 are defeated by Confederates at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri.
Union General Nathaniel Lyon is killed in the Battle.
General Nathaniel Lyon
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August 9, 1862
Posted: August 9, 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 General A.P. Hill defeat Federal forces at the Battle of Cedar Mountain.
During the battle, Confederate General Charles Winder is killed.
General Charles Winder
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
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