Stones River National Battlefield For my extra credit assignment, I visited the Stones River National Battlefield, established on March 3, 1927, in Murfreesboro,Tennessee. I chose this site because of its significant importance during the Civil War. It is the site of one of the largest national battles between Union forces and Confederate forces. The battle resulted in one of the largest losses of life during the Civil War. The geography of the site itself is significant in that it was center to the river and to the rail lines. The surrounding farmland was imperative to the Confederate soldiers as their source of food during the war. Stones River National Battlefield is also home to Stones River National Cemetery and to our country's …show more content…
The Union soldiers had a better communication system than their Confederate foes. They set up a cannons along the open fields in between the road and the cedars. With full cartridge boxes the Union troops now had an advantage for the next attack. They knew if they failed to hold their ground here the battle would be won by the Confederates. The landscape gave aid to the Union soldiers. The rocky ground and the surrounding woods made it harder for the Confederates to penetrate the forest. Although the Confederate army tried several times to charge the Union soldiers, each attempt ended in defeat due to the strong artillery that the Union had in place. Colonel William Hazen's Brigade was positioned in the middle of Nashville Pike and Stones River. General James Chalmers charged Hazen's men. General Chalmer became wounded and his men ceased to fight. General Daniel Donelson's Brigade while General Bragg tried to keep Rosecran's reserves occupied by pushing the men left. Hazen's men were able to hold the north, while reinforcements of Union soldiers were able to fill the breach. Breckenridge sent more waves of men, all were unsuccessful, as Hazen and Harker's Brigades held firm. The carnage was so horrifying that the field became known as Hell half Acre. Hazen's men were victorious and erected the Hazen's Brigade Monument. This monument is …show more content…
The museum on the property allows visitors to view many achieves, objects, and library collections. The Stones River National Cemetery located on the property is open to the public. There are more than 6,100 Union soldiers that were laid to rest here. Of these, 2,562 graves are of unknown soldiers. There are also 1,000 veterans that have served in the last century, and family members of soldiers buried in the cemetery. Many of these soldiers were reburied here after a year long task of finding fallen Union soldiers, and relocating their remains from the battlefield to the cemetery. This task fell to the African American Union soldiers. The park offers talks, tours, and special events that are open to the public. This includes reenactments of the battle. The park also offers a look into the stories of the Thirteenth United States Colored Infantry. The story of William Holland and his struggle for freedom shed light on one of the most important results of the Civil War. The story allows visitors to follow his story to
Once there the Union formed a strong defensive position that resembled that of a fishhook, with Culp's Hill and the two Round Tops anchoring each end. After reinforcements had arrived the Union position was three miles long. Meanwhile, the Confederate troops occupied Gettysburg and Seminary Ridge to the west. Lee did not dig his army in a defensive position at all. He believed that his own army was invincible, even though they were without out their cavalry, which was off somewhere harassing other Union soldier, but on the first day of battle, the confederates are victorious
To the south stands Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill, both less than a mile from town. They are part of a larger ridge that ends about 3 miles from town ending in Little Round Top and Big Round Top. On the 1st of July, the Confederate Forces occupied one mile east of the eastern ridge where they set up their artillery while the Union Forces occupied the southern hilltops and the eastern hilltops where naturally, they placed their artillery. Confederate and Union Forces met at around 0730 as Confederate General Heth advanced on Union General John Buford and the defensive line of the Union Army along the eastern ridgeline . The two Armies were both surprised with the situation they found themselves in because before their meeting, they knew little of each others capabilities and had, for quite sometime, been traveling blind yet parallel to each other
The battle of Gettysburg occurred over three hot summer days, July 1 to July 3, 1863, around the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It began as a meeting engagement, but by its end involved approximately 170,000 Americans. The battle is considered to be the turning point in the American Civil War and is one of the most studied battles in American history. The events that took place at Gettysburg had a tremendous impact on the outcome of the Civil War and the fate of the United States. It is far easier for us in the present than it was for those at Gettysburg, to look back and determine the path that the leaders should have taken.
McDowell’s opponent at Manassas was General Beauregard, commanding the 22,000 troops facing McDowell, while at the same time General Joseph Johnston commanded the Army of the Shenandoah with some 10,000 troops. When Beauregard determined that the Union forces were on the way toward Manassas, he asked for help, at which time the Confederate Government sent Johnston east via the “Manassas Gap Railroad,” to act as reinforcements for Beauregard. Their arrival at Manassas at a critical time turned the tide in favor of the South,...
The Civil War was a major point in American History. It has influenced everyone in America in many ways. The War was conducted in two main areas of the United States. These two parts were in the area east of the Mississippi River and in the area west of the Mississippi River. The control of both of these fronts was vital for victory by either the Union or the Confederacy. On March 8, 1862, a small skirmish at Pea Ridge, Arkansas led to the Union's domination of the west. The Battle of Pea Ridge had a great impact on the civil war by giving control of the west to the Federal forces (Battle).
I felt this morbid and realistic presence of the soldiers and for a mere second felt the gloom and menace of the war they were in. I walked around the site to gather more information on what the memorial was dedicated to. I walked past the mural wall and as I did, I paid particular attention to the various images of people and equipment on the wall. All of the facial expressions of the people on the wall gave the memorial a very real presence to it. I continued walking down the granite walk
The Battle of Greenbrier River or the Battle of Camp Bartow took place on October 2-3, 1861.The skirmish took place near the base of Cheat Mountain in present day Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The operation would take June through December to carry out. General Reynolds thought if he could get rid of Camp Bartow he could easily get to the Virginia counties on the other side of the mountains to the east. Brigade General Joseph Reynolds was the Union commander while Brigade General Henry R. Jackson was the Confederate Commander.`
The Civil War is one of the defining wars in the history of this great nation. The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle in American history, and a turning point in the four year war. At the time, Gettysburg was a small, quiet town generally unaffected by the war. General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate States of America and General George Meade of the Union converged in Gettysburg, and a conflict quickly arose. After three long days of battle the Union pulled away with a victory, though not an easy one. This essay will outline the six themes of history; in essence the who, what, when, where, why, and who cares of this infamous battle.
Should Battlefields be Preserved? Should battlefields be preserved? One thing people now are trying to decide. The battle of the Wilderness is one battle to look at. Right now in Virginia, where the battle was took place in, is trying to decide whether they should save the battlefield which The Wilderness happened on, or turn it into a Walmart. The Civil War was a tragic war that happened in the United States. The Civil war happened because what the North from the South beliefs were, that the south wanted slavery and the north didn't. One of the worst and most horrible battles was the Battle of the Wilderness. This battle happened during May 5-7 1864.The battle of the wilderness went on for two days. The battle happened in the Wilderness in Spotsylvania and Orange Turnpike, Virginia, close to the Chancellorsville battlefields. 15 miles west of Fredericksburg. The battle was against Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s 1864 and Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the army of the northern Virginia. The American public was so shocked because their fellow citizens were so willing to kill each other.
The following case study will be about the Battle of Antietam that took place on September 17, 1862 in Sharpsburg, Maryland along the Antietam Creek. Known as “…the bloodiest single day in American History,” by the end of the day there would be approximately twenty-three thousand casualties of which forty-five hundred to six thousand were dead. The first topic of discussion will be on the history leading up to the morning of the seventeenth in order to establish the mindset of the commanders on both sides of the creek. After the stage is set for the battle the dialogue will be guided through the three major battles of the day that encompass the Battle of Antietam. Lastly the dissertation will wrap up the Battle of Antietam and focus on the lessons learned and/or mistakes that lead to the withdrawal of the confederate forces and the bitter sweet victory of the Union that left so many Americans dead or wounded.
In the midst of one of the busiest cities in the world, there lies a sanctuary. There lies an area where all men are equal, where poverty is non-existent, where all men are united under two things; the first being death and the second being America. Arlington National Cemetery is a tribute to all of the fallen heroes, the patriots, the soldiers, the pioneers, all who have cried American tears. I have been forever changed since visiting Arlington National Cemetery and it is a visit that every American should make. The statistics are truly mind-numbing, as more than four hundred thousand people have been buried at Arlington National Cemetery since the 1860s.
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At the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. lie the remains of four hundred thousand soldiers, but only four are given the title the unknown soldier. The tomb of the unknown soldier, also known as the Tomb of the Unknowns, is a monument that opened on November eleventh nineteen twenty-one. The tomb contains the remains of four unidentified soldiers from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The tomb is a reminder of America 's pastime. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a vital part of American history because it represents all the men and women who have selflessly given their lives for American freedom.
Not only are military heroes buried at Arlington, but memorials have also been built to honor others who have given their lives for America. The memorials that are located throughout Arlington tell a story about people throughout American history (Reef 43). Each year families walk the endless rows of white head stones at Arlington in order to pay their respects to the ones that have given their lives for America.
The Civil War of the United States was one of the foundations that made this country what it is today. However, it is believed that one battle determined the outcome of this War. If this battle had gone another way, the United States that we know today would not exist as it is. This is the battle of Gettysburg. The Battle of Gettysburg represents a vital turning point during the Civil War because it was the battle with most casualties in the United States, it restored the faith of the Union Army and the confederates never gained back the offensive position resulting in the Union Army gaining the victory of this war.