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3 Great Galloping Gettysburg Attractions To See

admin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Civil War may, to some, be a tragic and somewhat shameful point in our history as a nation but it is, nevertheless, an important and unforgettable part of our legacy and growth as a nation and a culture. It was a time much different from the one we live in now with our smartphones, internet, renewable Green Mountain energy – a time before television, as some of the younger people reading this might be shocked to know. If you want to know about the true birth of the American nation then you need only visit Gettysburg to see for yourself. However, there’s a lot to see and do so I’ve prepared a little list.

1. Eisenhower Farm
It’s located near the Gettysburg National Park. Learn all about the place where President Ike Eisenhower ran the nation after recovering from his heart attack.

2. Wills House Lincoln Museum
When President Abraham Lincoln visited Gettysburg to give his address he resided here and now you can take a tour and learn all about the war and his involvement.

3. Majestic Theater
If your interests are more into music than anything else, you will want to swing by the Majestic. They have all kinds of performances ranging from music to theatrical plays.

Lincoln To Generals: Drive Grant Out Of Chattanooga

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

President Lincoln did not tell his generals to drive Grant out of Chattanooga. There seems to be no record of this that the author can find, at. The President did push for Rosencrans, the general in command at the battle, to press the rebels. Grant was not initially in charge at Chattanooga, General Rosencrans commanded the union troops. Lincoln pushed the commander of the Union forces to drive the rebels out of Stone River area in Tennessee. The union forces had captured Vicksburg, but Chattanooga remained an important Confederate resupply point. If Union forces could capture the area, they could start campaigns against the Eastern confederacy.

Rosencrans balked at the suggestion. He felt he needed more time and more troops to complete the action. When Lincoln threatened him with dismissal, he made the push and drove the Confederate forces 80 miles back to Chattanooga. This victory would let other Union generals, such as William Tecumseh Sherman conduct other campaigns that would bring about a quicker end to the war. The Battle of Chattanooga’s first day was November 24, 1863. Sherman and Grant would attack Bragg’s forces in several flanking maneuvers over the course of the battle. The Federal forces routed the Confederate forces after several days of fighting.

How Lincoln Won With The Battle Of Antietam

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Battle of Antietam, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, occurred on September 17, 1862, and became the seminal turning point in the Civil War both for the Union and for the Confederate States. Despite the historical tactical inconclusive state of the battle, President Lincoln skewed Antietam as a Union victory and used the resulting boost in public morale to make the Emancipation Proclamation. Of course, this victory was in spite of General McClellan’s inability, due to overly cautious tactics, to crush completely General Lee’s army. The Battle of Antietam also squelched any chance of foreign support and aid for the Confederacy.

Following the battle, President Lincoln urged McClellan to pursue and to engage Lee’s army. McClellan hesitated and Lee was able to move his army back to Virginia. Still, Antietam ended Lee’s Maryland Campaign and his push to bring the war into the northern states. The perceived victory enabled Lincoln to pronounce the Emancipation Proclamation, which would take effect on January 1, 1863, and would declare all slaves in rebel states to be free. Due to this historic proclamation, England and France could not sponsor or aid a country that condoned slavery, so that all attempts for foreign aid then ended for the Confederacy.

Shiloh: The Bloodiest Two-Day Battle In American History

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Battle of Shiloh was the bloodiest two-day battle in American History. The total loss of life in this battle was over 20,000. General Grant was moving his Union Army troops south to battle the Confederate Army in Corinth, Mississippi. General Grant had stationed his men a few miles from Shiloh Church, the battle site, in Pittsburg and Crump’s Landings Tennessee. Corinth was important because it was a strategic railway point. Generals Johnston and Beauregard commanded the Confederate Army divisions stationed at Corinth. They wanted to defeat General Grant before Union reinforcements arrived. Johnston led his troops to Pittsburg and Crump’s Landings in Tennessee where Grant’s troops were stationed. Johnston’s goal was to engage Grant the morning of April 3, 1862, but was delayed until April 6th, and they engaged them near Shiloh Church. Grant was caught off-guard, pushed back about a mile, but still held Pittsburg and Crump’s Landings. Johnston was killed in the battle and Beauregard had to lead the Confederate troops in the battle. On the 7th Union reinforcements arrived and they combined to push back Beauregard and the Confederate troops. Ultimately Beauregard withdrew the Confederate troops. Corinth was abandoned to the Union Army a month later.

Gettysburg: The Largest And Most Costly Battle

admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

One of the most famous and deadliest battles of the Civil War happened in a little town called Gettysburg. The three-day long battle started on July 1st 1863 when confederate General Robert E. Lee attempted to invade the northern town. Union Major General George Gordon Meade and his Army of the Potomac managed to fend off the invasion.

Gettysburg is often labeled as the battle that turned the war in favor of the Union army. More than 50,000 men from both sides lost their lives in the epic battle. The North entered the battle with 97,000 men prepared to fight off the invasion of the 75,000 Confederate soldiers. After enduring days of deadly fighting, General Lee gave the order to withdraw and head back down south on July 4, 1963. The small town of Gettysburg was littered with more than 5,000 dead horses, expended ammunitions and massive destruction.

The Confederation never recovered from the devastating loss they suffered in Gettysburg. President Abraham Lincoln gave his historical Gettysburg Address on the bloody battle site. Union soldiers were honored at the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery. Lincoln used his speech to motivate and encourage his Union army to continue and ultimately win the war.