Wauhatchie, Battle of - SummaryOne of the largest night battles of the American Civil War, the Battle of Wauhatchie took place on October 28 – 29, 1863, in Hamilton and Marion counties, Tennessee, and in Dade County, Georgia.
Waxhaws, Battle ofThe Battle of Waxhaws, also known as Buford’s Massacre, ended with British forces under the command of Banastre Tarleton being accused of killing American troops after they tried to surrender. The incident rallied American opposition in the backcountry, leading to the mobilization of the Overmountain Men.
Wayne, Anthony - BiographyAnthony Wayne was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and led men in many key battles of the war, including a victory at the Battle of Stony Point. After the war, he was given command of the Legion of the United States and won the Battle of Fallen Timbers. He negotiated the Treaty of Greenville, which helped open the frontier for expansion.
Waynesboro, Battle of - SummaryThe Union victory at the Battle of Waynesboro, fought on March 2, 1865 in Augusta County, Virginia, ended any meaningful Confederate presence in the Shenandoah Valley for the remainder of the Civil War.
Western Virginia Campaign - SummaryThe 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.
Westport, Battle of - FactsKey facts about the Battle of Westport, which was fought on October 23, 1864, during the Civil War.
Westport, Battle of - SummaryFought on October 23, 1864, the decisive Battle of Westport was the sixth major engagement during Price's Missouri Expedition of 1864.
Wheeler, Joseph, Jr. - BiographyA prominent Confederate cavalry commander during the American Civil War, General Joseph Wheeler also represented Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives for nine terms, and led U.S. forces during the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American Insurrection.
Wheeler, Joseph, Jr. - FactsKey facts about General Joseph Wheeler, a prominent Confederate cavalry commander during the American Civil War, who also represented Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives for nine terms, and led U.S. forces during the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American Insurrection.
Whiskey Rebellion - SummaryThe Whiskey Rebellion was an armed insurrection that took place in western Pennsylvania in 1794. Famers rebelled in protest of a federal excise tax on whiskey enacted by Congress in 1791.
White Oak Road, Battle of - SummaryThe Battle of White Oak Road took place in Dinwiddie County, Virginia on March 31, 1865, during Appomattox Campaign.
White Plains, Battle ofThe Battle of White Plains took place on October 28, 1776. After British forces captured a key position on the west side of White Plains, the Americans were forced to retreat.
Wilder, John T.John T. Wilder was a Union officer during the Civil War. He rose to prominence as the commanding officer of the "Lightning Brigade."
Wilderness, Battle of the - FactsFacts about the Battle of the Wilderness, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting details 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.
Wilderness, Battle of the - SummaryFought between May 5 and 7, 1864, the Battle of the Wilderness was the first major battle in Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign.
Williams, Ephraim - Illustration of the Rock He was Shot OnIllustration of the rock that Ephraim Williams was on when he was shot during the Battle of Lake George in 1755, during the French and Indian War. When British forces were ambushed during the Bloody Morning Scout, Williams jumped on top of the rock in an effort to rally his troops.
Williams, Jr., Ephraim - BiographyEphraim Williams, Jr. was a popular leader in the Massachusetts militia in the 1700s. He encouraged westward expansion in the colony and was the benefactor of Williams College.
Williams, Roger - BiographyRoger Williams was the founder of Rhode Island. He was an advocate of the Separation of Church and State, Religious Freedom, and the rights of Native American Indians. His beliefs helped form the concepts found in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
