What did the Rock of Chickamauga do there? Or better, what did his men do for him there?
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westcobbdog
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whipped the unprepared Rebs?
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What was the name of the large Confederate mustering-training ground / camp just north of Marietta?
I had some ancestors to gather at that place before going to meet the Elephant.
Camp McDonald is what they called it.
Camp McDonald is what they called it.
The Rebs were prepared but not effectively. Brag had made the tactical mistake of placing his lines and his guns along the actual crest of Missionary Ridge instead of the military crest. Grant had ordered Thomas forward to take the rifle pits in the center. Thomas sent his army forward and took that position but it was exposed to Confederate fire from the crest. On their own the soldiers began to move forward and up the slope in front of them where there was some protection. Officers on the field took up the same course and soon the general advance was continued up the slope (without orders) and it was successful in breaking the Confederate center.
Had Bragg placed his army on the ridge correctly the outcome would likely have been different.
westcobbdog
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Yep Camp McD. it is. Its also where the Andrews Raiders stole the General.
Who was the youngest man Union or Confederate to achieve the rank of General. What age was he when he did so?
westcobbdog
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Its that little yank fella who's name escapes me..
35 Whelen
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If I remember correctly it was George Armstrong Custer, however not sure of the age, late twenties I believe.
Not Custer another Yank
What is your favorite name to call the war ?
Mine is:
The War to Prevent Southern Independence
However, I typically call it the War Between the States so people will recognize what I am talking about.
Mine is:
The War to Prevent Southern Independence
However, I typically call it the War Between the States so people will recognize what I am talking about.
35 Whelen
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War of the Rebellion
westcobbdog
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wbts.
westcobbdog
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The Union Army of Tn. was led by Gen. James McPherson. At the battle of Atlanta McPherson and a few men accidently rode within view of some of Cleburne's men, who sent a volley their way. Gen McPherson died instantly. His aide was injured but made it back to blue bellie lines. How did they know exactly what time the General died?
35 Whelen
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Someone ran into a tree and his watch stopped.
westcobbdog
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westcobbdog
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This CSA General was captured at Jonesboro when the yanks broke thru his line.
I don't know the answer but am glad to see the thread alive
westcobbdog
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Basically Hardee nearly got all his men captured, with Hoods help.
Gen Govan is the answer.
Gen Govan is the answer.
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