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Although Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, was on the losing side of the Civil War, people still recognize him as a war hero due to his successful battlefield tactics and maneuvering. Midway through the war, Gen. Lee had so much success out-maneuvering Union forces that it seemed as … Read more
Intro The Confederates actively sought European support throughout the war. Many Southerners believed that foreign dependence on cotton imports would force world leaders to join the fight against the North. Union leaders wanted to avoid foreign intervention and attempted to make the southern government appear illegitimate. Under General Winfield Scott’s Anaconda Plan, the Union formed … Read more
The Civil War was a remarkable moment in history. This war went from 1861 to 1865, between the North and South of the United States. The North and South were drifting apart over time because of slavery and agriculture. The North wanted a unified country but the South wanted their own government. There were many … Read more
The word Shiloh is said to be Hebrew for “place of peace,” however, in April of 1862, the Battle of Shiloh became the site of one of the deadliest conflicts in Civil War history. With over 23,000 casualties, the battle, fought in Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee played an important role in Union’s progress in the western … Read more
There were 23,000 casualties between the union soldiers in the Battle of Gettysburg. This battle was the only one his regiment fought in during his time apart of the the Union army. Some could say Daniel was lucky because he became ill shortly before the battle, because of this, he missed out on one of … Read more
The Role of Jeb Stuart in the Battle of Gettysburg The Civil War is sometimes said to be the second war of American independence. This war was a nation fighting itself, North versus South, each side fighting for what they believed in. America suffered many tragedies from the war, but it also brought new advancements … Read more