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05/07/2012 07:24 PM
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Book Review: The Civil War in the West Victory and Defeat from the Appalachians to the Mississippi
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In The Civil War in the West: Victory and Defeat from the Appalachians to the Mississippi Earl J. Hess answers in his conclusion a much debated question, Which theater of operations was more important in the outcome of the Civil War: Western or Eastern? Dr. Hess declares that “The Union won and the Confederacy lost the Civil War largely due to what each did, or failed to do, in West.”
When historians discuss the reason for why the South lost they rarely include the Western Theater as a major piece of that puzzle. Way back in 1999 American History magazine asked 10 prominent Civil War historians to offer their take on why the South lost. Only one (Richard McMurry) of the 10 specifically mentioned the West as the reason the South lost the war: “Any explanation that does not account for the West is irrelevant to your question. The war ...
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04/27/2012 04:24 PM
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Missouri Digital Heritiage Civil War Resources
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The Missouri Digital Heritiage Civil War Resources is so vast and so massive that it would take more time than I have to go through it all. It is one of the largest online FREE archives that I know of and contains 500,000 digitized Civil War records! It is organized into specific collections of family and individual letters and holdings, as well as specific newspapers and other documents. Specific topics covered include: Bushwhackers, Missouri Civil War Battle Flags, Missouri Supreme Court Historical Database, Books, Missouri Soldier’s Database, and Newspapers (such as the St. Louis Daily Missouri Republican, 1861-1865 and others.) This is simply one of the best Civil War Era digital archives available for no cost on the Internet!
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04/14/2012 02:40 PM
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“Black bellied Yankees” The Battle of Fort Blakely
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An auction house has a Civil War letter (at the appalling cost of $3,500) written by Frederick M. Crandal (1831-1911), a Union colonel who was in command of the 48th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops during the Battle of Fort Blakely (April 9, 1865).
Partial Transcript”
“I recd your letter as this craft was sailing from Mobile. I was glad to hear that you still survive & that the ‘Bloody Old 1st Arkansas’ was running still … I saw by the New Orleans papers that there is an occasional row with the police & knew that your Regt had not forgotten entirely its early & excellent training. We have had hard marching & hard fighting. A week in trenches & a successful charge. The ‘Black bellied Yankees’ made their mark … everyone gives us credit for doing well & I think we did excellently well.… My loss was not very heavy, ...
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04/04/2012 03:28 PM
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Frontier Scout Civil War Newspaper
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In northern Dakota Territory in 1864 Company I, 30th Wisconsin Infantry began publishing a weekly newspaper, the Frontier Scout at Fort Union deep in Indian country on July 7, 1864. The 30th Wisconsin was taking part in General Alfred Sully’s campaigns against the Sioux. Garrisoned at Fort Union and then Fort Rice, the unit protect supply lines and peaceful Indians that gathered near the forts. The newspaper’s run was not long as it stopped publication in October 1865. The publiation does, however, offer interesting stories, tidbits and data surrounding the affairs of the garrisons. Additionally, there are commentaries on the War as it came to a close. When the paper moved to Fort Rice in June 1865, publication was taken over by the 1st U.S.V. Infantry. The 1st U.S.V. was a “galvanized” yankee unit made up of Confederate POWs who took the loyality oath. In several issues they reflect on ...
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03/18/2012 02:23 PM
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Battle of Kernstown Letter Unknown Author
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Camp 4 miles south of Strasburg, Va.
March 29th, 1862
My dearest Eliza,
Time continues with its changes, of which we are at times its subjects.
Since last I wrote we have had a battle, gained a victory and advanced 24
miles further to the south. I think I told you of an intended advance soon to
take place but it came sooner than intended.
On Saturday afternoon last the enemy were seen to be advancing upon
Winchester from the south and being opposed by the small force posted on
that side of the town a sharp skirmish ensued in which 29 of the enemy were
“laid out cold”. Our loss was one killed. Gen. Shields sustained a compound
fracture of the arm from the explosion of a shell at the enemy’s first fire.
Gen. Banks being the first in Winchester had a sufficient force belonging
to his division posted in and to the south of the town and when our ...
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03/10/2012 04:05 PM
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Edwin Bryant Quiner Wisconsin Civil War Historian
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E.B. Quiner was the Civil War historian for the State of Wisconsin during the Civil War. Quiner and two of his daughters (who served as nurses) collected newspaper clippings dealing with Wisconsin State Regiments. From 1860-1862, Quiner served as a private secretary to the governor, and after that dedicated much of his time to the collection of what has to be tens of thousands of newspaper clippings detailing the exploits of Wisconsin units, and organized into ten volumes.
After the war he wrote “most frequently cited book” about Wisconsin’s sons who fought in the Civil War: Military History of Wisconsin: A Record of the Civil and Military Patriotism of the State in the War for the Union. (Chicago, 1866). Quiner’s work on preserving newspaper clippings has to be one of the triumphs of journalism and preservation of the Civil War. We highly recommend historians and enthusiasts check out The Quiner Papers, ...
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02/06/2012 04:20 PM
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Life of the Colored Soldier CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
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As an extension of our Life of A Soldier Series Soldier Studies is honored to present a series of articles dealing with Colored Soldiers and their experiences during the Civil War. We look for to excellent scholarship written by some of the leading historians and authors on the American Civil War. Past contributors include:Chandra M. Manning, Michael Barton, Lance J. Herdegen, Aaron Sheehan-Dean, Tom Rowland and others. For more information please click here and if you would like to contribute to the series, please contact us (click here). And also realize that we are open to submissions from amateur historians. Note: articles on Black Confederates WILL NOT be accepted. We are open to the Southern slave narrative but only as it relates to Federal Black Soldiers.
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Database Statistics |
Correspondences: 1,388
Soldier Profiles: 405
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Soldier of the Moment:
Stowe, Adam M |
Full Name: Stowe, Adam M
Home State: Alabama
Allegiance: Confederate
Unit/Service Branch: 1st Sharpshooters
Bio: Bad Ass Mother Fucker...
Read more about Stowe, Adam M
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Featured Soldier Resource:
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Soldiers on both sides spent much of their time in camp. Some military campaigns followed seasonal changes-battle in the spring and summer, camp in the fall and winter. Daily life in camp included drills and other military duties. Although soldiers complained of endless work and boredom, camp life also provided an opportunity to form friendships, reflect on loved ones at home, enjoy moments of recreation, and engage in spiritual renewal.
Wisconsin Goes to War: Our Civil War Experience
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