Category Archives: Civil War Activity

The Battle of Shiloh, by Bud Hannings, excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War. McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. Copyright 2010  April 6–7 1862–BATTLE OF SHILOH The Confederate Army of the Mississippi, at about 0300, boldly … Continue reading →

This post is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010 August 28–29 1861–ATTACK AGAINST FORTS HATTERAS AND CLARK–Union warships had arrived off the coast … Continue reading →

This post is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010 August 10 (Saturday) THE BATTLE OF WILSON’S CREEK (SPRINGFIELD AND OAK HILL) At Wilson’s … Continue reading →

  This post is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010 July 31 1861–(Wednesday) In Louisiana, Confederate colonel George N. Holland assumes command of … Continue reading →

  One day following the clash at Manassas (Bull Run), both sides realize there will be no quick settlement. July 22 (Monday) In Washington, D.C., it is apparent that the southern insurrection will not be over in a short period … Continue reading →

This battle is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010  The Union and the Confederates clash in the conflict’s first major engagement on 21 … Continue reading →