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 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
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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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September 27, 1864
Posted: September 27, 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 guerrilla’s led by “Bloody” Bill Anderson loot and burn Centralia, Missouri. During the day they capture a train and kill over 20 unarmed Union soldiers. Later that day the guerrilla’s ambush a column of Union Cavalry and kill another 100 Federal soldiers.
September 26, 1864
Posted: September 26, 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 Cavalry under General Philip Sheridan skirmish with Confederate General Jubal Early’s army near Port Republic, Virginia.
Jubal Early
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September 25, 1864
Posted: September 25, 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, General Sterling Price’s Confederates skirmish with Federal troops at Farmington and Huntsville, Missouri.
General Sterling Price
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