On this day in the Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman moves his army closer to Atlanta, Georgia.
Confederate General John B. Hood and his army wait for the Federal advance.
General Sherman
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July 19, 1864
Posted: July 19, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, Atlanta, confederate, General John B. Hood, General William T. Sherman, Georgia, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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July 18, 1863
Posted: July 18, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: 54th Massachusetts, american civil war, american history, Battery Wagner, Colonel Robert G. Shaw, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, south carolina, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Federal troops, including the 54th Massachusetts colored infantry, unsuccessfully attack Battery Wagner, South Carolina.
The commander of the 54th Massachusetts, Colonel Robert G. Shaw is killed in the attack. As a show of disrespect Confederates bury Colonel Shaw in a mass grave with his slain colored troops.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw
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July 17, 1861
Posted: July 17, 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 General P.G.T. Beauregard requests reinforcements to stop a Federal advance in Virginia.
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston is ordered to travel with his troops to Manassas, Virginia.
P.G.T. Beauregard
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July 16, 1864
Posted: July 16, 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 Joseph E. Johnston build fortifications around Atlanta, in anticipation of the arrival of General Sherman’s army.
Atlanta, Georgia
Circa 1864
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July 15, 1862
Posted: July 15, 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 Southern ironclad Arkansas is attacked by the Federal fleet on the Mississippi, but escapes without severe damage.
The Arkansas inflicts almost 80 casualties on the Union fleet.
The Civil War Book 