Union Army

Two weeks after the Union attempted to try to take over the Southern capitol, Richmond, the Battle of Wilson’s Creek occurred. It was one of the most significant battles in the Civil War, as it was the first battle fought West of the Mississippi River. The subtle causes of this battle led to drastic effects following the battle at Wilson’s Creek. From this battle, we learn how an unexperienced military commander managed to win a battle that changed the course of the entire war, and therefore,…

of class and country.” This quotation means that the uniform the men wear for battle symbolizes union and brotherhood no matter what race and culture, during war all men are equal. This quotation relates to the movie “Glory” because it shows how the American Civil War created a union between two different races. The movie “Glory” it is about a union of men who sacrificed there life for the Union Army during the American Civil War. “Glory” tells a story of the American Civil War officer who leads…

years, the Union forces were failing. General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate army were less than 80 miles northwest of the American capital, and they were making progress every day. If they reached Washington D.C., the American people would force President Abraham Lincoln to sign a peace treaty. Already, many northerners fled from the path of Lee’s army, but many waited in nervous anticipation. On July 1, 1863, the armies, with about 75,000 soldiers each, started to fight. The Union prepared…

near Charleston, South Carolina. The Confederate Army invaded Fort Sumter with 500 soldiers and ending up facing only eighty Union Soldiers. At the end of the battle, there were no deaths or casualties but it did signify the start of the Civil War. 2. Being the first battle to involve any casualties, the First Battle of Bull Run took place July 21, 1861 in Manassas, Virginia. This battle resulted in a win for the Confederate Army leaving the Union with small hopes for a short war and giving…

issues. For instance, the debate on State’s rights or slavery was heavily debated prior and during the Civil War from the early to mid-1800. In the book, For Cause and Comrades by John M. McPherson, the stories of enlisted soldiers of the Union and Confederate Army are explained in detail. The book goes into detail on what influences drew men…

impacted on the war and the Union. The battle of Gettysburg was a turning point for the Union because of the Geographic advantages, Robert E. Lee questing his strategies and south wasn’t able the replace the number of casualties. The first way the battle of Gettysburg was a turning point for the Union was because of the geographic advantages they had. One way the Union had a geographic advantage, was because the battle of Gettysburg was the farthest battle north giving the Union the advantage…

battle Of Chickamauga. General Braxton Bragg Led the Confederate army of 46,200 men against The Union General and Maj. Ulysses S. Grant’s Army of 56,400 Men. The Battle Took Place on Lookout Mountain Which is overlooking The Confederate City Chattanooga. Chattanooga Served As A Train Station For The Confederate Supplies. The Confederate Knows That they cannot lose Chattanooga, because if they do they cannot resupply. While The Union Look at Chattanooga as an advantage or Gateway for Furthering…

With the loss of Pemberton’s army, and vital stronghold on the Mississippi, the Confederacy was split in half. With Grant’s success in the West, it boosted his reputation and leading ultimately to his appointed spot as General-in-Chief of the Union armies. The armies in the Union have Major General Ulysses S. Grant, and in the Confederate have Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton. John C. Pemberton began his service as a commander for the department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Texas. He…

for your own race! African Americans fought for both the Confederates and the Union. Some of these African Americans were former slaves, others were African Americans who wanted to abolish (or get rid of) slavery. Over 180,000 African Americans served in the Civil War. Many however, were not recognized after the war ended. At the time when the Civil War occurred there were over 4 million slaves in the south. The Union fought to unite the divided country and to free the slaves. The south fought…

end of the civil war because of his strategy of total warfare which resulted in General Sherman barely killing any of the confederates, and his army which quickened the wars end and saved the countries lives. General Sherman had a direct impact during the end of the Civil War because General Sherman’s union army barely killed any of the confederate’s army. First of all, the death toll for The Confederates was 650 soldiers which was an extremely low casualty amount. Sherman only lost 62 of his…