The Civil War Book

On this day in the Civil War, Union troops under General Lew Wallace attempt to stop the Confederate army under General Jubal Early.

The Confederate forces are pushing toward Washington City. Union forces are pushed aside and lose the Battle of Monocacy.

On this day in the Civil War, Confederate forces surrender at Port Hudson, Louisiana, ending a 6 week siege.

One resident wrote that he and his friends consumed, “All the beef, all the dogs, and all the rats that were obtainable”.

Union General Nathaniel Banks commanded the victorious Union troops.

General Nathaniel Banks

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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln is encouraged by the news of the fall of Vicksburg. He states, “The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea.”

On this day in the Civil War, Confederates capture Hagerstown, Maryland, where they demand $20,000 from the citizens.

General Jubal Early

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On this day in the Civil War, the captured Confederate army is paroled by General Grant. Each prisoner must sign a pledge not to fight again until exchanged for a Northern prisoner.