It had been a sanguinary day for both contestants. The Union army alone had lost 15,000 men.Continuing Battle of Gettysburg,with a selection from
Gettysburg Fighting at Little Round Top
This strife, at the base of Round Top, momentarily ceased, for, having disposed of Sickles's entire left, Lee put Hill into the fight in the endeavor
The Gettysburg Battlefield
The ground over which the conflict of July 2nd was to rage may be thus described.Continuing Battle of Gettysburg,with a selection from History of
First Day of the Battle of Gettysburg
Lee’s concentration was rapid. The fight of Wednesday had been, to him, a surprise.Continuing Battle of Gettysburg,with a selection from History of
Battle of Gettysburg
This series has thirteen easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Preliminary Moves.IntroductionAbout midway on the ridge running
Sherman Captures Savannah
Today's installment concludes Sherman's March Across Georgia,our selection from History of the War of Secession by Rossiter Johnson published in
Sherman’s March Across Georgia
This series has two easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Sherman Sets Out.IntroductionAfter allowing the Confederate Army to get
Grant Reports Appomattox to Washington
Today's installment concludes Lee Surrenders at Appomatox,our selection from Memoirs of Grant by Ulysses S. Grant published in 1885.If you have
Grant Meets Lee at Appomattox
When I went into the house I found General Lee. We greeted each other, and after shaking hands took our seats.Continuing Lee Surrenders at