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2 days ago · In the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, the objective of the Union had been to advance and seize the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia.In the first two years of the war, four major attempts had failed: the first foundered just miles away from Washington, D.C., at the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) in July 1861.
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Oct 6, 2024 · Battle of Saltville. In this small town, Union forces attempted to destroy Confederate saltworks in 1864. The battle was brutal, with significant casualties on both sides. Battle of Cool Spring. Near Berryville, this 1864 battle saw Union forces trying to cut off Confederate supplies.
2 days ago · This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 October 2024. First major land battle of the American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run Battle of First Manassas Part of the American Civil War Struggle on a Manassas, Virginia bridge during the Union Army's retreat in 1861 depicted in an engraving by William Ridgway based on a drawing by F. O. C ...
1 day ago · The End of the Civil War (2009, History Channel): a collection of four separately produced and aired films sold as a single title: Sherman's March (2007), April 1865 (2003), The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (2007), and Stealing Lincoln's Body (2009). The collection is also known as The Last Days of the Civil War. Gettysburg (broadcast on History ...
6 days ago · American Civil War film about a wealthy widower who has remained steadfast in his opposition to the war on moral grounds. However, he is forced to become involved in the conflict when his son-in-law is called upon to serve in the Confederate forces, his youngest son is captured by the Union army, and another son and his pregnant daughter-in-law are killed by looters.
Oct 9, 2024 · United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Campaigns; Virginia History Civil War, 1861-1865 Campaigns [Location] History Civil War, 1861-1865 ; Many major campaigns and battles can be searched by name. Some examples include: Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863; Cold Harbor, Battle of, Va. 1864; Shenandoah Valley Campaign, 1862
Oct 9, 2024 · The Library's map collection includes over 200 maps related to the Civil War. These include maps accompanying a report to the governor of Virginia; maps published in Confederate imprints; a variety of printed and manuscript maps, mostly of Virginia areas; and a small group of field maps of southwestern Virginia found in books belonging to William Wing Loring.
