1861–1865 - Civil War

Key facts about Quantrill's Raiders.

Quantrill's Raiders was a band of Confederate irregulars that employed guerrilla tactics to ambush Union army patrols and terrorize Northern sympathizers, primarily in Kansas during the Civil War.

The 1st Battle of Rappahannock Station took place from August 22–25, 1862, during the Civil War. Although the outcome of the battle was inconclusive, Union forces were distracted, allowing Stonewall Jackson to execute a flanking maneuver, which set up the Second Battle of Bull Run.

Key facts about the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station.

Fought on November 7, 1863, the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station was the final and deciding engagement of the Bristoe Campaign in Northern Virginia.

Key facts about the Battle of Raymond.

The Battle of Raymond was fought south of Raymond, Mississippi on May 12, 1863, during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War.

Key facts about the First Battle of Ream's Station.

Fought on June 29, 1864, the First Battle of Ream's Station was the last engagement of the Wilson-Kautz Raid during the Petersburg Campaign.

Second Battle of Ream's Station facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Fought on August 25, 1864, during the Petersburg Campaign, the Second Battle of Ream's Station was a Confederate victory that followed the destruction by Union forces of several miles of the Weldon Railroad.

The Red River Campaign was an ill-fated Union attempt to capture Shreveport, Louisiana and drive all Rebel forces out of the state during the spring of 1864.

Key facts about the Battle of Resaca.

The Battle of Resaca was the second encounter between William T. Sherman's Union forces and Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate forces during the Atlanta Campaign. The engagement took place in Gordon and Whitfield counties, Georgia, near the town of Resaca, from May 13 - May 15, 1864.

Daniel Harris Reynolds was a Confederate general, who served in the far western and western theaters of operations during the Civil War.

Key facts about Daniel Harris Reynolds, a Confederate general, who served in the far western and western theaters of operations during the Civil War.

One of the Union's leading general officers, Major General John F. Reynolds was killed during the first day of fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863.

Key facts about Union General John F. Reynolds.

Battle of Rice's Station facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

The Battle of Rice's Station, also known as the Battle of Rice's Depot, took place in Prince Edward County, Virginia on April 6, 1865, during the American Civil War.