Virginia Civil War Battle Saltville American Civil War


Saltville Civil War in Virginia American Civil War October 2, 1864 Union cavalry and infantry raiders led by Brigadier General Stephen Burbridge attempted to destroy the saltworks near Saltville. He was delayed at Clinch Mountain and Laurel Gap by a makeshift Confederate force, enabling Brigadier General Alfred E. Jackson to concentrate troops near Saltville to meet him. On the morning of October 1, the Federals attacked but made little headway. Confederate reinforcements continued to arrive during the day. After day-long fighting, Burbridge retired without accomplishing his objective. Afterwards, Confederate soldiers were said to have murdered, captured, and wounded black soldiers. Result(s): Confederate victory Location: Smyth County Campaign: Burbridge's Raid into Southwest Virginia (September-October 1864) Date(s): October 2, 1864 Principal Commanders: Brigadier General Stephen Burbridge [US]; Brigadier General Alfred E. Jackson [CS] Forces Engaged: Divisions (11,000 total) Estimated Casualties: 458 total Kindle Available The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864 Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Campaign of 1864 lasted more than four months and claimed more than 25,000 casualties. The armies of Philip H. Sheridan and Jubal A. Early contended for immense stakes The Last Citadel: Petersburg Virginia, June 1864-April 1865 The Siege of Petersburg was the prelude to the final chapter of our Nation's Civil War. The work is thoroughly researched with a plethora of primary sources incorporated right into the text The Civil War Battlefield at New Market, Virginia Photographic Print 24 in. x 18 in. Buy at AllPosters.com Framed Mounted Civil War Nurse Barbie Part of the American Stories Collection. Virginia State Battle Map 1864 State Battle Maps History of Colored Troops Appomattox Courthouse Women Civil War Soldiers Civil War Music Civil War Campaigns Ships and Naval Battles Civil War Timeline American Civil War Exhibits Confederate Commanders Documents of the Civil War Civil War Cannon Collectible Models and childrens playsets Miniature Collectible Civil War Cannon12 pound Civil War field cannon replica weapon Swallowed Up in Victory: A Civil War Narrative, Petersburg, 1864-1865 A narrative of the last year of the American Civil War, follows the action surrounding the first attacks on Petersburg through the surrender at Appomattox The Last Citadel: Petersburg Virginia, June 1864-April 1865 The Siege of Petersburg was the prelude to the final chapter of our Nation's Civil War. The work is thoroughly researched with a plethora of primary sources incorporated right into the text Kindle Available Lee's Endangered Left: The Civil War In Western Virginia, Spring Of 1864 Grant devised a plan of concerted action to bring down the Confederacy. He aimed to destroy General Lee's supply source for his Army in Western Virginia and to use military activity there as an extended turning movement to threaten Lee from the west The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide Virginia was host to nearly 1/3rd of all Civil War engagements. This guide covers them all like a mini-history of the war. This guide organizes battles chronologically. Each campaign has a detailed overview, followed by concise descriptions of the individual engagements Civil War Submarines Civil War Picture Album President Abraham Lincoln Confederate President Jefferson Davis Sources: U.S. National Park Service U.S. Library of Congress. Search AmericanCivilWar.com Enter the keywords you are looking for and the site will be searched and all occurrences of your request will be displayed. You can also enter a date format, April 19,1862 or September 1864. Battle of Shiloh Civil War Map First Manassas Civil War Pictures Civil War Cooking Gettysburg Civil War Ships Share this page: Tweet More To Explore	Contact & About Privacy Policy