On this day in the Civil War, Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan is captured and sent to Ohio Penitentiary.
John Hunt Morgan
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July 26, 1863
Posted: July 26, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, john hunt morgan, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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July 25, 1861
Posted: July 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, Confederate troops clash with Union forces in the New Mexico territory. The Union troops abandon their position, though outnumbering the Confederates 2 to 1.
The Confederates are led by Captain John Baylor.
July 24, 1864
Posted: July 24, 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 Jubal Early route Federal forces under General George Crook at Kernstown, Virginia.
The Federal forces sustain almost 1,200 casualties during the battle.
General George Crook
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July 23, 1863
Posted: July 23, 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 under Union General William French push through Manassas Gap but are delayed by Confederate forces.
The Confederate action stops General Meade’s attempt to cut General Lee’s army in two.
General William “Blinky” French
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July 22, 1864
Posted: July 22, 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 James McPherson is killed by Confederates at the Battle of Atlanta.
Union troops suffer over 3,700 casualties during the days fighting.
General James McPherson
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