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Search Results for: Battle of Corrick's Ford

    Corrick's Ford, Battle of

    The Battle of Corrick's Ford was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on July 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Union victory.

    Greenbrier River, Battle of

    The Battle of Greenbrier River — also known as the Battle of Camp Bartow — was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on October 3, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a draw.

    Cheat Mountain, Battle of

    The Battle of Cheat Mountain — also known as the Battle of Cheat Summit Fort — was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America from September 12 to 15, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Union victory.

    Philippi, Battle of

    The Battle of Philippi was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on June 3, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Union victory.

    Kessler's Cross Lanes, Battle of

    The Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes — also known as the Battle of Cross Lanes and the Battle of Knives and Forks — was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on August 26, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Confederate victory.

    Middle Fork Bridge, Battle of - Summary

    The Battle of Middle Fork Bridge was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America from July 6 to July 7, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Union victory.

    Carnifex Ferry, Battle of

    The Battle of Carnifex Ferry was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on September 10, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Union victory.

    Rich Mountain, Battle of

    The Battle of Rich Mountain was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on July 11, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Union victory.

    Camp Allegheny, Battle of

    The Battle of Camp Allegheny — also known as the Battle of Allegheny Mountain — was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on December 13, 1861, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Operations in Western Virginia and resulted in a Confederate victory.

    Robert S. Garnett, the First General Killed During the Civil War

    Robert S. Garnett. Image Source: Wikipedia. Robert S. Garnett Jr. was a General in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and is notable for being the first General officer killed in the war. Garnett graduated from the United States Military Academy and served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War. At the outbreak ... Read more

    Loring, William Wing

    William W. Loring was a career soldier who served as an officer with the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War, as a major general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and for ten years as an officer in the Egyptian Army.

    Garnett, Robert S., Jr.

    Confederate Brigadier General Robert S. Garnett was mortally wounded at the Battle of Corrick's Ford on July 13, 1861, making him the first general officer on either side to be killed during the American Civil War.

    Western Virginia Campaign - Summary

    The Western Virginia Campaign of 1861 was a struggle between Union and Confederate forces for control of the mountainous region of Western Virginia. The Union victory paved the way for West Virginia to separate from Virginia in 1863 and join the Union.

    Garnett, Robert Selden, Jr. - Facts

    Key facts about Confederate Brigadier General Robert S. Garnett who was the first general officer on either side to be killed during the American Civil War.

    Army of the Northwest (CSA) - Summary

    Created on June 8, 1861, from troops in western Virginia, the Confederate Army of the Northwest participated in the Battle of Rich Mountain, the Battle of Cheat Mountain, and the Romney Expedition before being dissolved on February 9, 1862.

    Army of the Northwest (CSA) - Facts

    Key facts about the Confederate Army of the Northwest.

    Robert E. Lee’s First Offensive During the Civil War was a Failure

    Robert E. Lee. Image Source: Wikipedia. Robert E. Lee is one of the most polarizing figures of the American Civil War. For some, he was a traitor to his country, but to others, he was protecting his family, friends, and neighbors from a government that was attacking its own people. When the Civil War started ... Read more

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