On this day in the Civil War, Union General John Fremont declares martial law in Missouri. Though not authorized by President Lincoln, Fremont declares all slaves to be free.
Slave Family
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August 30, 1861
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August 29, 1862
Posted: August 29, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, battle of bull run, confederate, general longstreet, manassas, On this Day in the Civil War, stonewall jackson, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Confederate forces defeat the Federal army at the Second Battle of Bull Run (known as Second Manassas in the South).
Stonewall Jackson’s troops, numbering 20,000, withstood 62,000 Federals until General Longstreet’s reinforcements arrived.
August 28, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, the Battle of Groveton occurs with both sides suffering many casualties. The Federal troops are commanded by General Rufus King.
General Rufus King
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August 27, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, Union troops land at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and seize control of the forts in the area.
This move is designed to stop Southern blockade runners.
Blockade Runner
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August 26, 1862
Posted: August 26, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, manassas junction, On this Day in the Civil War, stonewall jackson, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops under General Stonewall Jackson seize the rail line at Manassas Junction.
General Jackson’s strategy is to, “Always mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy if possible.”
The Civil War Book 